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Whether you’ve got 40 acres or a back porch, you can be more self-sufficient. Here’s everything you need to know to get started — and where to go from here.
Hey, I’m Alan. I’ve been homesteading in East Texas since 1979 — over 45 years of growing food, raising chickens, building things, and figuring out how to live closer to the land. My wife Sandra and I have done it all the hard way, so you don’t have to.
I started this site and my YouTube channel because too much homesteading advice comes from people who read about it, not people who’ve actually done it. Everything I share here — every guide, every video, every article — comes straight from real experience on real land.
You don’t need a big farm. You don’t need a lot of money. You just need to start somewhere. This page will show you exactly where that is.
— AlanWhere Do You Want to Start?
Pick the path that fits where you are right now. You can always come back and explore the others.
I’m Brand New to Homesteading
You’re not sure where to begin, but you know you want more self-reliance. Start with the basics — a garden, a few chickens, and understanding what’s possible no matter where you live.
- Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners
- How to Raise Your First Backyard Chickens
- Watch: Getting Started on YouTube
- Browse the Full Blog
I Already Garden — I Want to Go Deeper
You’ve grown food before but want to do more — a greenhouse, better yields, fruit production. These are the guides and videos that go beyond the basics.
Get the Greenhouse Guide — $14 →I Want to Be Prepared for Hard Times
Food storage, emergency preparedness, living more self-reliantly. Whether it’s a bad storm or a bad economy, knowing you can take care of your family is worth everything.
- Free: Prepping & Survival Strategies
- How to Make Redneck Wine
- Emergency Preparedness Articles
- Prepping Videos on YouTube
Everything on This Site
45+ years of knowledge, organized so you can find exactly what you need.
Before You Go — Grab the Free Garden Planner
The same planning tool I’ve used for 45+ years on our East Texas homestead. Know exactly what to plant, when to plant it, and how to make the most of your growing season. Yours free.
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