Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Choosing the Best Plants For Your Fall Garden

Although you can plant almost all the same crops in the fall as you would in the spring, there are several things to take into account.

This week’s video comes from Guildbrook Farm, a small homestead in North Carolina. In the video, Jamie talks about death on the homestead.

How much land do you actually need for homesteading? It really depends on what you want to achieve. Watch this video for an overview.

Earthen ovens have been used for at least 2000 years. In these videos, you’ll learn how to make one and how to bake bread in it.

Whenever I see a video about mistakes people made while homesteading, I always check it out. There’s a lot of wisdom in this video.

Making your own soda is easier than you think. Use these organic ingredients and you’ll have a natural, healthy soda that’s nice and bubbly.

In this video, Justin Rhodes talks about how he feeds 30 chickens for only $1.25 a day. That’s only 4 cents a day per chicken!

Whether you’re exploring the land around your homestead or just learning about edible plants, knowing which plants are toxic is essential.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make a 1000-year-old energy drink that was popular in the 18th century. It’s called switchel.

This do-it-yourself cinder block bench is so easy, anyone can do it. All you need are 14 cinder blocks, six 4×4 posts, and some adhesive.