Homestead Survival Site

How to Plant a Tree on Your Homestead

Planting a tree is fairly simple, but there are some important things you need to know before you get started.

In this article, we’ll review the benefits of using cast iron skillets, how to season and maintain them, and what you can cook on them.

An easy way to use oregano medicinally is by making oregano oil which you can ingest or use topically. Here’s how to make it.

Medicinal flowers are often overlooked as most people pay more attention to herbs, but these flowers can remedy all sorts of ailments.

Potato cakes were a popular meal in pioneer days because they’re filling and delicious. Here’s how to make pioneer potato cakes.

Whether you want to save money or try a new way to boost your garden, these homemade fertilizers are worth trying.

There are many everyday items that can also serve as emergency items. If nothing else, you can use them to barter.

There are many ways to store potatoes long-term such as canning, dehydrating, freezing, and even burying them in the ground.

A DIY composting toilet is a great solution for temporary disasters or long-term off-grid living. Here’s how to build one and how to use it.

If you’re new to gardening, start with some plants that are easy to grow. Here are the easiest plants to grow in your garden.