Homestead Survival Site

7 Gardening Tips from Native Americans

Many gardening tips which are used today can trace their origins to Native Americans and what they learned living close to nature.

Water glassing eggs is an old method of preserving fresh eggs that still works today. You just new a few simple ingredients.

The benefits of beekeeping are endless in terms of how much they can change the world and the health of your homestead.

Self-sufficiency skills make kids confident in their abilities, and that gives them a sense of pride. Here are 11 chores to help them learn.

Although some people think of borage as a nuisance weed, this self-seeding herb has plenty of great uses around the home.

Communication will be vital after a major disaster. From hi-tech to low-tech, here are 11 ways to communicate after the grid goes down.

Bee-friendly solutions like companion planting and attractant plants can help keep garden pests at bay without the use of harsh chemicals.

You can easily make charcoal if you live in a neighborhood that will tolerate a smoky fire that burns for a while.

There are many great pig breeds for homesteaders, but don’t just get any breed. Research and figure out which pig breed is right for you.

A food co-op is kind of like a grocery store that’s owned by the people who shop there. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of a food co-op.