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11/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

10 Medicinal spices you can easily grow in your garden today

Aside from being full of flavor, spices also offer various health benefits. Grow some or all of the medicinal spices listed below so you can cook yummier and more nutritious meals for yourself and your loved ones. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Black mustard (Brassica nigra) Black mustard can help prevent cancer cells from spreading in the […]

11/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Your guide to growing figs in your backyard

The fig tree is one of the earliest plants that humans learned to cultivate. It’s easy to see why — Figs are hardy trees that can be used for both food and shelter, and it’s nice to look at. In North America, there are over 200 fig cultivars grown, varying in fruit shapes and colors. […]

11/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is coffee a survival essential? Why you need to pack some beans in your cache

Do you start every day with a nice cup of joe? Even if you’re not a coffee aficionado, you may find that having coffee beans in your survival cache will benefit you when things go south. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) A lot of people rely on caffeine in coffee to start their day with an energy boost. Can you […]

11/14/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A primer to harvesting rainwater for your permaculture garden

The availability of water can make or break your homestead. An article in New Life On A Homestead covered the basics of collecting rainwater to nourish your permaculture garden. Permaculture seeks to create sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural systems. It takes advantage of features found in natural ecosystems or replicates them outright. To design your own […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Simple survival shelters that you can build yourself

Knowing how to build a shelter is a vital skill to have, especially if you often go on outdoor trips. When SHTF and you lose your gear and supplies, you will need to build a shelter using whatever’s lying around in the wild. (ht/ to PreppersWill.com.) Survival experts follow the “Rule of Threes,” which states […]

11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A comprehensive guide for different types of DIY organic fertilizers for better crops and healthier soil

Knowing how to make your own organic fertilizer is a staple skill of any homesteader. An article in New Life On A Homestead brought up a number of different DIY fertilizers made from easily available materials. Fish emulsions, wet matches You can put leftover fish in the planting holes. For a proper emulsion, combine fish parts and […]

11/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

This is a list of must-have tools that you need as part of your off-grid arsenal

Think about the items in your toolbox or your shed. Do you have what you need to make repairs on your homestead? Seasoned preppers will tell you that even before SHTF, you will need various hand tools and power tools to make living off-grid easier for you and your family. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) If you […]

11/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Electric fence vs. barbed wire: Which is better for home security?

When it comes to protecting the perimeter of your property, few things beat a sturdy fence. While you might think barbed wire is the cheap and easy way to keep unwanted intruders, an article in My Family Survival Plan makes strong arguments for going the extra mile in building an electrified fence. True to its name, an […]

11/06/2018 / By Janine Acero

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 […]

11/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The healthy prepper: A guide to keeping fruits fresh without canning

Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the most important ways to keep yourself healthy and surviving, but not when they are canned. The process of canning kills the nutrition and eliminates the real freshness of the food. Storing your produce or keeping them fresh for longer without compromising their nutritional content, so here are […]

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