Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

10 Survival Skills You Can Trade After The Collapse

Here are 10 essential post-collapse skills that will be critical for survival, rebuilding communities, and thriving without modern systems.

These camping snacks are easy, delicious, and your whole family will love them. They’re perfect for camping trips or backyard campfires.

Build easy and affordable chicken nesting boxes using plastic totes. No carpentry skills needed—perfect for backyard chicken keepers.

Learn how to assemble a comprehensive gunshot wound kit with essential first aid supplies and knowledge for emergency preparedness.

Grow a thriving garden without breaking the bank! Discover 20 everyday household items you can repurpose into handy, money-saving garden tools.

Discover 7 common gardening myths that actually create more work. Learn smarter, low-maintenance strategies for a more productive garden.

This companion planting guide includes a detailed companion planting chart for 40 common crops to help you plan a thriving, productive garden.

Build a sturdy 4×8 raised garden bed with this easy step-by-step guide. Learn how to cut, assemble, reinforce, and fill it for the best results!

Boost your garden harvest with these 15 proven tips! Learn how to maximize space, improve soil, and increase yields for a thriving garden.