Homestead Survival Site

Food Storage Lessons from World War II

During World War II, food was rationed and people had to store food and make it last longer. Here are some lessons we can learn from WWII.

Oats are one of the best emergency foods you can stockpile is oats. They’re nutritious, and they have many alternative uses.

Marigolds are a wonderful addition to your garden because they attract pollinators and they deter pests. Here’s how to grow marigolds.

Pinole is a Mexican food made from crushed and roasted nuts and seeds. This recipe can be used as a substitute for any type of flour.

Preventing weeds in your garden is easier than you think. Here are a dozen ways to prevent weeds so you aren’t pulling weeds all day.

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.