{"product_id":"our-central-florida-homestead-roger-ingall-9798996432004","title":"Our Central Florida Homestead: Real Projects, Practical Skills, A Life Built by Hand","description":"\u003cb\u003eOur Central Florida Homestead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the heart, grit, and everyday beauty of building a homestead in the wild, sun-soaked landscape of Central Florida.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOur Central Florida Homestead\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm, practical, and deeply personal guide for anyone who dreams of living closer to the land, raising animals with intention, and creating a sustainable life rooted in family, tradition, and the rhythms of nature.\u003cbr\u003eSet among palmettos, sandy soil, and the unpredictable Florida weather, this book blends real-life experience with hands-on guidance. Whether you're tending your garden, caring for goats and chickens, crafting tools at the forge, or filling your pantry with home-canned goods, you'll find encouragement, hard-earned lessons, and stories that feel like sitting on the porch with a trusted friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical homesteading wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e tailored to Florida's unique climate, soil, pests, and growing seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnimal care guidance\u003c\/b\u003e grounded in real experience-goats, poultry, and the daily routines that keep a homestead thriving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGardening insights\u003c\/b\u003e for year-round growing, soil improvement, composting, and managing Florida's heat and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWoodworking and blacksmithing projects\u003c\/b\u003e that bring craftsmanship back into everyday life-simple builds, tool care, forging basics, and creative ways to make your homestead more functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanning, cooking, and home recipes\u003c\/b\u003e that celebrate seasonal harvests, family traditions, and the comfort of a well-used kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands-on skills and projects\u003c\/b\u003e that make homestead life more efficient, sustainable, and rewarding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal stories and reflections\u003c\/b\u003e that celebrate family, resilience, and the joy of building a life with purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA sense of place\u003c\/b\u003e-the storms, wildlife, scents, sounds, and wonder that make Central Florida homesteading unlike anywhere else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book for dreamers, doers, and anyone who loves the land\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're already living the homestead life or simply imagining your future one, \u003ci\u003eOur Central Florida Homestead\u003c\/i\u003e offers inspiration, practical knowledge, and a heartfelt look at what it means to build a home, grow your own food, craft with your hands, and live with intention in one of the most vibrant regions of the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you're ready to learn, laugh, cook, build, and grow alongside a real Florida homesteader, this book will feel like coming home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger Ingall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798996432004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ocf Homestead Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Roger Ingall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097571631359,"sku":"9798996432004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/our-central-florida-homestead-roger-ingall-9798996432004","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}