Get Your Free Homesteading Workbook
Ready to start homesteading but not sure where to begin? Let’s make that first step a little 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 work with, this will help you move forward without feeling like you’re drowning in ideas.
It’s filled with practical advice, simple action steps, and printable worksheets you can reuse every year. A straightforward guide to help you build the life you’ve been dreaming about.
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 more confused than when you started. Everyone has an opinion, and most of them contradict each other.
I’ve been there.
I’m Jessica Knowles, the voice behind The 104 Homestead. I started on a small quarter-acre in town, just trying to stretch one income and feed my family better. More than a decade later, I’m still doing it on a 5½-acre homestead in Maine, learning as I go.
That’s why I made this workbook. Because no matter where you’re starting from, you deserve guidance that’s clear, doable, and based on real experience.
What’s Inside the Workbook:
✔ Seasonal goal-setting pages to help you focus on what really matters to you.
✔ Simple, actionable steps for gardening, animals, and everyday homestead life.
✔ Printable worksheets to track your progress and celebrate your wins.
Whether you’re brand new or just looking for a little direction, this workbook will help you start strong and stay motivated. And best of all, it’s completely free.
When you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll also get weekly-ish tips, seasonal ideas, and real-life lessons from my own successes and mistakes. No spam. No pressure. Just real-life support from someone who gets it.
Let’s Get Growing Together
Sign up below, choose the topics that interest you most, and I’ll send the workbook straight to your inbox. You don’t have to figure it all out right away. You just need a place to start.