Bucket gardening is popular among urban preppers because it allows you to grow assorted herbs and vegetables even if you live in a small apartment. Also known as container gardening, this method is a great way to start your own garden if you’re a beginner who doesn’t want to feel overwhelmed with a full-sized backyard garden. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Why … Continue reading Home gardening basics: 24 Plants to grow in a bucket garden
Healthy prepping: 7 Superfoods you should add to your garden and stockpile
It’s important to prepare for emergencies, as these can happen without a moment’s notice. For most people, that means stockpiling enough food to keep themselves fed in the event an emergency happens. But as you fill up your storage spaces with quick fixes like rice, spaghetti and survival rations, why not balance it out by adding nutritious … Continue reading Healthy prepping: 7 Superfoods you should add to your garden and stockpile
Start square foot gardening and remain self-sufficient even during the coronavirus pandemic
Because of fears of food shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are showing an interest in home gardening to grow their own food. On paper, this task may seem easy, but gardening is a labor-intensive endeavor. Nonetheless, it is a hobby that can offer many benefits. If you’re interested in growing vegetables in a … Continue reading Start square foot gardening and remain self-sufficient even during the coronavirus pandemic
Remain self-sufficient during the coronavirus pandemic by growing vegetables in buckets
These days, more and more people are worrying about where to find food for their families, particularly those who have lost their jobs as continues to spread across the globe. If you want to ensure that your loved ones have access to food amid this pandemic, start a bucket garden and plant vegetables. Using this method, … Continue reading Remain self-sufficient during the coronavirus pandemic by growing vegetables in buckets
Home gardening tips for preppers: Get rid of squash beetles with this item from your pantry
Home gardening is a beneficial hobby, but if you want to protect your plants naturally, you need to learn some gardening hacks. For instance, if your garden is infested with squash beetles, you can use self-rising flour to get rid of the pesky bugs. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) What are squash beetles? Squash beetles, also called squash bugs, … Continue reading Home gardening tips for preppers: Get rid of squash beetles with this item from your pantry
Urban prepping 101: How to grow medicinal herbs in an apartment
It’s convenient to grow herbs and vegetables if you have a spacious backyard or homestead. But those who want to grow herbs in their apartments can opt for container gardens. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Container gardening tips Here are some things to consider when choosing a container in which to grow your herbs: Use a large container … Continue reading Urban prepping 101: How to grow medicinal herbs in an apartment
A crash course in intensive gardening
Gardening is a work-intensive practice, but one that is worth all the hard work and time you invest in it. After all, who is going to say no to a hobby that gives you a workout and yields the literal fruits (and vegetables) of your labor? In uncertain times like the current public health crisis, there is … Continue reading A crash course in intensive gardening
Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
Tiny, tasty sprouts are chock-full of nutrients and health benefits. Once you’re familiar with the dos and don’ts of sprouting, you can easily grow fresh sprouts right at home. As seeds germinate, they start to sprout. During this part of the growing process, the following natural chemical changes take place: Chlorophyll and carotene content increases dramatically … Continue reading Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
When it comes to survival grains, many people would usually look toward corn and wheat for long-term storage. Amaranth, on the other hand, has only recently gained popularity as a health food despite being used for centuries in Central American cultures. This ancient powerhouse of nutrition is actually a group of 60 different varieties of pseudocereal … Continue reading How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
Marigolds possess a natural repellent against devastating pests
Do you worry about your plants being infested by pests? Try planting marigolds near them. Gardeners have practiced “companion planting” where marigolds are planted around tomato plants for protection against insects. This practice isn’t new, but its effectiveness is now backed by science. In a recent study, researchers from Newcastle University’s School of Natural and Environmental Sciences in the U.K. … Continue reading Marigolds possess a natural repellent against devastating pests
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