Get Your Free Homesteading Workbook
Ready to start homesteading—but not sure where to begin?
Let’s make that first step a whole lot easier.
Welcome to the World of Homesteading is a free workbook I created to help you set realistic, seasonal goals for your homestead—whether you’ve got a big backyard, a small balcony, or a few acres to call your own.
It’s full of down-to-earth advice, simple action steps, and printable worksheets you can use year after year. No fluff. No pressure. Just a gentle, practical guide to help you build the life you’ve been dreaming of.
Feeling overwhelmed by too much advice?
You’re not alone. These days, a quick search for “how to start a garden” or “which chickens are best for beginners” can leave you drowning in conflicting opinions and product pitches. It’s enough to make even the most determined newbie want to give up.
I’ve been there.
I’m Jessica Knowles—homesteader, mom of three, and the voice behind The 104 Homestead. I started this journey on a tiny ¼-acre in town, just trying to stretch one income and feed my family better. Over a decade later, I’m still at it—this time on a 5½-acre homestead in Maine, with chickens in the yard, dirt under my nails, and a lot of lessons learned the hard way.
That’s why I put together this free resource. Because no matter where you’re starting from, you deserve guidance that’s clear, doable, and rooted in real experience.
What’s Inside the Workbook:
✔ Seasonal goal-setting pages to help you focus on what matters most
✔ Actionable steps for growing food, caring for animals, and living more simply
✔ Printable worksheets to track your progress and celebrate your wins
Whether you’re brand new or just looking for a little more direction, this workbook will help you start strong and stay motivated. And best of all—it’s completely free.
You’ll Also Get:
When you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll also get weekly-ish tips, seasonal advice, and honest stories from a fellow homesteader who’s been through it all—garden flops, chicken escapes, muddy goats, and all.
No spam. No pressure. Just the kind of real-life support I wish I’d had when I was starting out.
Let’s Get Growing—Together
You don’t have to figure it all out at once.
You just need a place to start.
Sign up below, choose the homesteading topics that interest you most, and get your free copy of Welcome to the World of Homesteading delivered straight to your inbox.
Let’s build something beautiful, one season at a time.