Imagine stepping Into your own backyard...
And being greeted by a vibrant tapestry of edible plants, aromatic herbs, nourishing grains, mushrooms, flowers, and even nuts – a thriving food forest that feeds both body and soul.
Now imagine harvesting all that abundance and transforming it into everyday essentials: healing salves, delicious preserves, herbal remedies, nourishing meals, and more.
With "The Homemade Gardener: Step-by-Step, 175-Page Edible & Herbal Food Forest Guide," this dream can become your everyday reality.
Whether you're new to gardening, or a seasoned green thumb, this comprehensive, easy-to-read, online guide walks you through creating and sustaining your own regenerative, edible paradise—and using it in practical, powerful ways.
In the heart of my half-acre suburban backyard in Pennsylvania,
I’ve created a fully functional, sustainable, edible-herbal-gourmet paradise—fit for royalty!
At peak production, this vibrant ecosystem provides enough food and homemade essentials to sustain my family for an entire year. It’s filled with an incredible variety of plants: hundreds of fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, roots, mushrooms, perennials, fragrant flowers, and companion species—all thriving together in a compact, self-sustaining food forest.
Now, you can create your own version of this paradise and embrace a lifestyle of abundance...
And I’m here to help you avoid the common pitfalls, save time, and keep more money in your pocket. Growing your own food forest takes love, patience, and simple, everyday skills.
This guide will teach you those skills—while also encouraging you to slow down, stay present, and trust in the natural process.
You'll also discover chapters on topics like:
Mulching and planting with wood chips, smart weeding strategies, composting basics, natural feeding techniques, understanding perennials, biennials, and annuals, the power of companion planting, identifying helpful vs. harmful bugs, vertical gardening tips—and so much more!
THE BEST PART?
This guide is packed with short, simple, colorful, and fun pages that get straight to the point! Whether you're at the gym, commuting, or just taking a break, you can easily breeze through the bite-sized, chaptered lessons—learning on the go has never been this easy or enjoyable.
Ready to kickstart your homemade-necessities journey?
I’ve included 10 of my favorite, powerful recipes—like Golden Turmeric Paste and Fermented Garlic in Honey—that are simple to make, incredibly effective, and designed to save you money while supporting a more sustainable lifestyle. These DIY recipes let you learn, experiment, and create right from your own home—all at your own pace.
BONUS TOOL INCLUDED:
I’ve added a printable weekly calendar to help you stay on track with ease! It’s a simple, effective way to organize your weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks—so you can plan smarter and grow with confidence.
Here’s What You Can Expect from This Guide:
Whether you’ve never planted a seed, or you're just dreaming about your first garden, this guide walks you through everything—step by step, right from scratch.
You'll learn how to plan your food forest the easy way, think a few steps ahead, and know exactly what to do first—so you don’t feel overwhelmed and can start with confidence.
I've included my complete Master List of Plants, which showcases everything you can grow (in a cold-climate like PA) on just a ¼-acre lot! You’ll also get tons of tips and tricks for starting, organizing, and saving seeds—making it easy to get your garden growing. This guide is packed with practical, valuable, and easy-to-follow advice to help your garden thrive.
As a seasoned expert, Penn State Master Gardeners Program Graduate, with 40 years of gardening wisdom, & 20 years specializing in edible & herbal food forestry, along with 30+ years of experience creating natural/herbal everyday homemade necessities, my # 1 BEST TIP from me to you is this: HAVE PATIENCE!
BONUS GIFT INCLUDED:
When you purchase a copy of my Edible & Herbal Food Forest Guide, you’ll also receive a FREE DOWNLOAD COPY OF MY NEW The Homemade Gardener 24 Page Coloring Book!
Designed for both kids and adults, this beautifully illustrated, fun and relaxing coloring book is the perfect way to unwind, get inspired, and enjoy nature-themed creativity together.