Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Make Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Learn how to make traditional Irish soda bread from scratch in just minutes. No yeast, no kneading, just 4 simple ingredients and an oven.

Check out which crops produce the most calories per square foot, such as potatoes, grain corn, wheat, dry beans, and more.

Learn to use the seed snail method to start more seeds in less space with step-by-step instructions for rolling, planting, and transplanting.

These are the 10 best companion planting combinations to boost your harvest, repel pests, and grow a healthier, more productive garden.

Build a DIY chicken tractor for just $50 using lumber, cattle panels, and chicken wire. Ready in under an hour and easy to move around.

Find out the best drought-tolerant plants for a survival garden, plus smart intercropping tips to grow more food with less water.

Build a DIY 5-gallon bucket raised bed garden stand with this simple step-by-step guide, materials list, cut list, and instructions.

Check out these frugal cucumber trellis ideas to save space, improve airflow, support healthy vines, and grow more cucumbers.

100 practical prepper life hacks for emergencies, camping, and off-grid living. Easy DIY tips for food, water, heat, and safety.

Learn how to make canned bread in a jar with spelt flour and grains, plus tips for sealing, storing, and shelf life.