How to keep pests out of your survival garden

For a homesteader, a garden does more than add beauty to your property. When SHTF, your garden can provide fresh produce so you can keep your family healthy and well-fed. But maintaining a garden means you also need to know natural and effective ways to protect your plants from garden pests. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Why chemical pesticides are … Continue reading How to keep pests out of your survival garden

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

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