Do you dream of growing your own food, making your own bread, and preserving the fruits and vegetables you grew, but feel it is impossible because of the the lack of space in your city home? Imagine stepping outside onto your balcony or patio and harvesting fresh veggies all without acres of land. Urban Homesteading For Beginners: Starting Where You Are is your beginners guide to turning your small space into a thriving and self-sufficient homestead. This easy-to-follow book is designed for beginners who want to get started with urban homesteading at your own pace. It covers practical, simple, and fun ways to grow food in small spaces, including vertical gardening techniques to maximize your indoor and outdoor space. You’ll also discover how to make your own sourdough starter and bread, can fresh fruits and vegetables, and even start your own herb garden on a windowsill. There is no need for acres of land; just a little creativity and the will to turn any space into a thriving urban homestead. Take control of your own produce. Save money, and live a more self-reliant lifestyle. Are you ready to transform your urban living space into your very own homestead? Grab your copy of Urban Homesteading for Beginners: Starting Where You Are today and begin your journey to self-sufficiency right in the heart of the city! This is a great book for beginners to learn the different aspects of Homesteading. The steps are very easy to follow and useful in an Urban setting. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on vertical gardening, box gardens and hydroponic gardening." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ "As someone with a tiny apartment and zero gardening experience, this book was a game-changer. It makes urban homesteading feel totally achievable, even for beginners like me. I've already started my herb garden and made my first loaf of sourdough. Simple tips, clear instructions—highly recommend!" Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ "This book makes urban homesteading feel totally doable, even if you live in a small apartment or have limited outdoor space. The tips are simple, practical, and easy to follow, covering gardening, sustainability, and self-sufficiency. It's written in an encouraging way that makes you want to start right where you are." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ "I have a rooftop terrace at home that's quite basic, and I wanted to add a bit of greenery - but I figured once I started, I might want to do more. I was also curious about vertical farming, and the book offers very informative content on both topics. I particularly enjoyed the sections on bread and cheese making; I learned quite a bit. A really helpful book." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ To all the urban dreamers who are turning their concrete jungles into thriving homesteads. May this book inspire you to create your own little piece of paradise, no matter how small your space. As a child, I have vivid memories of plucking green beans and juicy vine-ripened tomatoes straight from my mother's garden. I would tiptoe along the rows, careful not to step on anything vital, and then dash inside excitedly, to proudly display my bountiful harvest. Then there was the fig tree in the far-left corner of the yard, which never failed to flourish each year, growing into a magnificent fruit-laden sight. My siblings and I would eat them right off the tree by the handfuls. I recall my mother saying she had planted it and never did anything to it. Yet every spring, it would bounce back larger and larger and dripping with fruit. You may assume I was raised in a rural area, but that is not true. My early years were filled with games of hide and seek amidst trash cans and underneath cars on the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York. We were pioneers of urban homesteading long before it became a popular trend. For our neighborhood, it was simply our way of life. Hi, my name is Renee McCorry. I am the mom of two adult children, a "well-cared-for" dog, and a new Grandma. I am married to the most patient man in the world, who puts up with my rollercoaster writing and experimental homesteading ideas. I have been writing since middle school and was a small-town newspaper writer for a few years. Although I have always loved cooking, canning, and gardening, I began seriously homesteading during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using online sources, studies, and books on homesteading, I added garden boxes and raised beds piece by piece to my suburban backyard. All the while, implementing small changes slowly in the kitchen that led to big lifestyle changes. My family's self-sufficiency grows a little more every day, and with a little effort and a lot of work, I know yours can, too.