Quarter acre homestead

Last fall April and I wanted to start getting our hands dirty, mud caked fingernails, sweaty foreheads, outdoor punishment. We have always been a little green around the thumb with planting our flower gardens, but we wanted more. First step for me is always research.... Learn something everyday is my motto. I went to my most favorite location to start my research. What would the world do without this place? Every time April and I are like, "So...what do you want to do tonight?" It will…

Come on over, grab a cup of coffee, and let's chat about our quarter acre homestead and the future plans... You know goats, chickens, and bees. Oh my!

Can I homestead on a 1/4 acre? YES! You can absolutely homestead on a 1/4 acre with a little creativity and planning.

If you dream of having a large property and homestead, but currently live in the city. There's so much you can do on a homestead in the city!

Click here to get access to a book that will teach you how to build a self-sufficient homestead on 1/4 acre or less as a beginner gardener. So if you are wanting to start growing your own food, click on the link and take a look at this amazing book!

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

Here are 99 new homesteading skills for you to try, whether you live on 1/4 acre in town or in a rural setting. The skills are linked to tutorials or tools.

This 5 acre homestead layout will help you enjoy your property to the fullest by maximizing your space to grow your own food and raise small farm animals.

This is a link to a pdf for homestead on 1/2 acre. Pretty cool idea!

With over 9 garden beds and other planting areas in the backyard, I thought I would share with you what I grow each month in this 1/4 acre backyard garden.