Beginner Starter Kit
Facing 204 guides is a lot for a first year. Tell us your space and interests, and we'll shortlist the easiest, most space-efficient places to start.
Full guide, more detail, and a printable version at https://hollyshomestead.com.au/tools/starter-kit.html
Ready for the full picture, with space, cost, and savings numbers? Try the Complete Homestead Planner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Starter Kit different from the Complete Homestead Planner?
This gives a fast shortlist based on space and interest alone. The Complete Homestead Planner goes much deeper — region, household size, category selection, and a self-sufficiency level — with space, cost, and savings figures together.
Can I see what's good to plant right now?
Yes — tick "I want to plant/keep these now" and Growing results are filtered to plants with seasonal timing that matches the current month, adjusted for your climate zone if you've set one. Animal results aren't season-filtered, since they're generally suitable to start any time of year.
How are items chosen for the shortlist?
By difficulty and space efficiency, using the same difficulty ratings and area figures used throughout the rest of this site, not a random or arbitrary selection.