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Beginner Homesteading: Your First 4 Weeks

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October 18, 2025
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Week 1: Clear Goals & Quick Wins

  • Decide your focus: eggs, garden, or pantry? Pick one primary goal.
  • 30-minute tidy: clear a 10×10 space for projects.
  • Budget start: set aside $25 for starter supplies this week.

Tip: Keep today’s work under an hour. Consistency beats marathon days.

Mini Checklist

  • Start a homestead notebook
  • Make a simple weekly chore list
  • Join our Discord for Q&A

Week 2: Easy Infrastructure

Garden: lay down cardboard and mulch for a 4×8 bed.
Animals: set up a basic tote for feed, scoops, gloves.
Kitchen: choose a “from scratch” item for the weekend (bread or stock).

What to buy (under $40)

  • 2 bales mulch
  • Hose Y-splitter
  • 5-gal tote with lid

Week 3: Simple Systems

  • Morning reset (10 min): water, quick sweep, put tools away.
  • Evening reset (10 min): set out tomorrow’s items.
  • Log it: write one line: What worked / what didn’t.

Sample Daily Rhythm

TimeTask
MorningWater bed / check animals
Midday10-min project (stakes, labels)
EveningPrep for tomorrow

Week 4: First Harvest or First Eggs (Prep)

  • Add a basic compost bin (wire fence ring).
  • Freeze your first success: chopped peppers, stock in 1-cup blocks, or herbs.
  • Plan a small win celebration with the family—keep it fun.

Tools We Actually Use

  • Hand pruners, hori-hori, 5-gal buckets, hose timer.
  • Spreadsheet for costs (we’ll share ours soon).

FAQ

Do I need a lot of land?
No. Start with what you have: porch pots, a single bed, or a small coop.

What if I miss days?
Pick up where you left off. Momentum matters more than perfect streaks.

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