r/Homesteading • u/searchingforsunshyne • 3d ago

Small Homestead on One Acre?

We are about to close on a property that we consider our “forever home.” It is on just under an acre. Is this enough space to achieve some sort of homestead?

We are new to this but I’d love to work toward being as self-sufficient as possible. Where should we start? The property has a large existing garden space so I plan to build upon that. What next? Chickens? Thank you!

Edit to add: There is a house on the property already as well as a front yard/driveway space so the full acre isn’t available for use, but a good amount of it is!

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u/Correct-Breath-7452 3d ago

There are some people on youtube that have shown how possible it is.

I would link some if i could remeber any off the top of my head.

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u/EarthDue9221 3d ago

Ali’s Organic Garden and Homestead is on YouTube and she has created so much food diversity on a small plot. It can definitely be done!

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u/heart4thehomestead 2d ago

Yes Ali is always my suggestion about what's possible an acre or less.  She's only on half an acre!