Practical homesteading guides

Grow More. Spend Less. Live Better.

Richard's Practical Homestead offers beginner-friendly guidance on vegetable gardening, backyard chickens, small farming, and DIY projects, built around small yards, simple tools, and sensible budgets.

Start with the basics

Three places to begin

Clear starting points for the homestead skills that matter most in a small yard.

Vegetable gardening

Plant your first beds

Learn how to choose a sunny spot, prepare soil, and start a few beds before you grow more.

Backyard chickens

Keep a simple flock

Practical notes on coop basics, feeding routines, and choosing gear that is easy to clean and maintain.

Small farming

Scale up with care

How to plan small-scale tasks, rotate crops, and keep your workload realistic as your land grows.

Hands-on builds

Build with what you have

Garden project

A simple raised bed from reclaimed boards

Measure the space, cut the boards to length, and fasten the corners so the bed holds soil through the season.

Coop project

Tidy feeder and waterer setup

Choose a feeder location that stays dry and easy to refill, then add a simple cleaning routine you will actually keep.

Our approach

You can start with the space and tools you already have, then add what the project actually needs.— Richard's Practical Homestead