In "Successful Berry Growing," Gene Logsdon writes that berries offer unmatched flavor, beauty and financial rewards with minimal effort. Homegrown varieties surpass store-bought in taste and cost-efficiency, yielding bountiful harvests for personal or small-scale commercial use. Beyond fruit production, berry plants enhance gardens aesthetically. Blueberries blaze with red fall foliage, strawberries make charming borders, and … Continue reading Gene Logsdon unveils the flavor, beauty and smart economics powerhouse in your garden
October 1 marked day one for Brits having to register their backyard chickens with government: All unregistered birds now ILLEGAL
The month of October in the year of our Lord 2024 has begun, which means everyone in Great Britain who has backyard chickens must have the birds fully registered with the government. As of October 1, it is now illegal in the United Kingdom to have chickens on your property that the government does not know … Continue reading October 1 marked day one for Brits having to register their backyard chickens with government: All unregistered birds now ILLEGAL
Prepper must-haves: 9 Items to stock up on as you prepare for hyperinflation
Prepper must-haves: 9 Items to stock up on as you prepare for hyperinflation
Essential oils: Must-have items from Mother Nature for your survival cache
Discomforts and illnesses don’t fail to show up during emergencies, disasters and survival scenarios. Stockpiling food, water and other necessities may not be enough to stay healthy during such times. A careful selection of essential oils can be your best ally when you are in a situation with limited or absolutely no access to medical care. … Continue reading Essential oils: Must-have items from Mother Nature for your survival cache
Prepper must-haves: 25 Non-electric kitchen items for your homestead
If you’re a prepper, you probably spend some of your money on various supplies for your survival stockpile. When SHTF, feeding your family will be one of your priorities. If you’re worried about not being able to cook food during a long-term blackout when you have to bug in at home, make sure you also … Continue reading Prepper must-haves: 25 Non-electric kitchen items for your homestead
Reduce food waste by learning how to store fresh fruits and vegetables properly
The average American household wastes more than 30 percent of the food it obtains. Unfortunately, this wasteful habit has financial and environmental consequences. To reduce food waste, store food properly, shop better and start meal planning. Basic tips for storing produce properly When storing fresh fruits and vegetables, remember these three important factors: ethylene, airflow and temperature. Some … Continue reading Reduce food waste by learning how to store fresh fruits and vegetables properly
Stock up on baking soda, a versatile item with many survival and medicinal uses
A prepper understands the importance of stocking up on supplies before SHTF. While food and water are important, you also need to stock up on other items with many survival and medicinal uses like baking soda. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com) Before disaster strikes, you should stock up on enough baking soda so that each family member has … Continue reading Stock up on baking soda, a versatile item with many survival and medicinal uses
Emergency shelter essentials: 7 Things you need for hassle-free off-grid living
If you plan to evacuate and wait things out at a safe location when SHTF, you’ll need more than a bug-out bag. Before it’s time to bug out when disaster strikes, prepare essentials like a backup power source, water and space for a survival garden in your emergency shelter. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preparing your off-grid shelter before SHTF ensures … Continue reading Emergency shelter essentials: 7 Things you need for hassle-free off-grid living
13 Essential non-electric kitchen tools for your off-grid homestead
While electric appliances are convenient, when you’re dealing with a long-term power outage you may have trouble cooking if most of your tools run on electricity. As a prepper or homesteader, having manual or non-electric kitchen tools ensures that you can prepare meals and preserve food even after the grid goes down. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Below is … Continue reading 13 Essential non-electric kitchen tools for your off-grid homestead
13 Useful food storage lessons from World War II
There are a lot of lessons to be learned from World War II (WWII), especially for preppers who want to know how to store food supplies before SHTF. During WWII, people had to survive on war rations, which made it hard to feed a large family, especially if you were on a budget. In America, the government started rationing certain … Continue reading 13 Useful food storage lessons from World War II
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 