From treating minor cuts and wounds to major medical emergencies, there is no doubt that having a well-stocked first aid kit can go a long way in treating various injuries in a survival situation. In dire circumstances, what you have in your first aid kit might even mean the difference between life and death. Stay … Continue reading Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF
10 Medicinal herbs that every prepper needs when SHTF
Herbs aren’t just used to enhance the flavor of food. When SHTF, preppers know which medicinal herbs can be used to address different health complaints like headaches or a sore throat. It’s easy to grow various kinds of medicinal herbs in your garden or on your patio. Even if you live in an apartment, you … Continue reading 10 Medicinal herbs that every prepper needs when SHTF
Food storage tips and tricks for preppers
Food storage, like learning and mastering various prepping skills, takes time and effort. To ensure that your survival stockpile has enough food to last your family for a long time when SHTF, follow the food storage tips enumerated below. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Stay within your budget. Stockpile different kinds of canned food that are shelf-stable, but don’t … Continue reading Food storage tips and tricks for preppers
Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition
Like fitness and survival skills, steady food supply is a crucial part of a prepper’s life. When setting up your stockpile, you can stockpile canned food and dry goods, but nothing beats fresh, nutrient-rich superfoods like sprouts. Sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals. Whether you live in a small apartment or you want to add … Continue reading Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition
Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader
Homesteading is a lifestyle that promotes self-sufficiency. To become self-sufficient, it is important to learn most of the prepping and survival skills listed below. Animal breeding – Animal breeding is a reliable cash-generating skill.Aquaponics – Aquaponics incorporates gardening with a natural aquatic ecosystem.Baking – If you learn how to bake, you’ll never have to buy grocery store bread, … Continue reading Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader
A natural herbicide that really works
Every homeowner wants to keep their gardens weed-free, but it’s always better to use natural weed killers that won’t harm the environment. One such option is a natural mix that contains distilled white vinegar and some salt. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Vinegar for home gardening Unlike commercial herbicides with toxic chemicals, distilled white vinegar is natural and won’t damage the … Continue reading A natural herbicide that really works
How to make your own homemade water filter
Water is essential to survival, even more so than food. Even in the best of conditions, you probably won’t last more than 10 days without access to clean, drinking water, but you might be able to survive for four to six weeks without food. At the same time, it is important to either purify, filter, … Continue reading How to make your own homemade water filter
Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
Weeds are a home gardener’s nightmare. There are many ways to eliminate pesky weeds, from old-school hand-pulling to using herbicides, but there is a natural and effective alternative that is worth considering. If you are facing a weed problem in your garden, try using horticultural vinegar as an alternative to store-bought herbicides that may contain toxic chemicals. How … Continue reading Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil
Growing your own food is an essential skill when living off-grid, building your own homestead, or even when bugging out. In this endeavor, one of the things you must consider is the type of soil where you will grow your produce. Choosing the best ground for planting is crucial to the survival of whatever plant or tree you want to … Continue reading A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil
For the organic farmer: Grow healthier plants with organic fertilizer mixed with compost tea
A study published in Biological Agriculture & Horticulture confirmed what many organic farmers and gardeners have known for so long now: The benefits of biochar can be enhanced by amending it with compost tea. Biochar is charcoal used as a soil amendment. It’s very popular among organic farmers and gardeners, some of whom amend it with compost tea, … Continue reading For the organic farmer: Grow healthier plants with organic fertilizer mixed with compost tea
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