Being self-sufficient means looking for ways to help your family survive without relying on outside sources for food, water and other necessities. If you’re a homesteader, one way to become more self-sufficient before SHTF is to learn how to safely preserve and store food for future use. (h/t to FoodRevolution.org) Storing food properly can help reduce food waste … Continue reading Proper food storage: 6 Ways to preserve food at home
Home gardening basics: 24 Plants to grow in a bucket garden
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
Coronavirus looms over fruit and vegetable growers, threatening yet more disruptions of the food supply
Outbreaks of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are emerging in U.S. fruit and vegetable farms and packing plants, causing officials to worry about further disruptions to America’s food supply. The outbreaks come after thousands of meat plant employees contracted the virus, which led to those plants shutting down. This resulted in shortages of meat in groceries around the country. Workers harvesting … Continue reading Coronavirus looms over fruit and vegetable growers, threatening yet more disruptions of the food supply
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
What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?
Source: What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health? by Dr. Edward Group If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the incredible, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and … Continue reading What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?
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
A crash course on food drying for preppers
If you want to avoid starvation when SHTF, you need to have a well-stocked pantry of nutritious meats and organic produce for long-term storage. The problem is that a lot of food won’t last for very long without undergoing some sort of food preservation technique. Fortunately, drying is one of the best food preservation methods … Continue reading A crash course on food drying for preppers
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
My Remarkable Colon Cleanse Experience: a 7 Day Journal
Source: How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat The Natural Way by The Global Healing Center Team Global Healing Senior Editor Wendee Nicole decided to do the Complete Body Cleanse Program™ — a comprehensive program to detoxify and improve health that will take three to four months to complete — and it starts with a 6-day Colon Cleanse. Not … Continue reading My Remarkable Colon Cleanse Experience: a 7 Day Journal
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 