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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 […]

10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Essential oils to treat wounds and scrapes when you’re off the grid

Many people have become extremely dependent on technology and other scientific advancements for almost everything in life. However, for those who are living off-grid, conveniences like treatments for cuts and bruises may not be accessible. Fortunately, nature can provide almost everything that’s needed to survive in this world; people just have to know where to look. […]

10/12/2018 / By Jayson Veley

25 Reasons to prep even if DOOMSDAY never arrives

Preppers across the country fear that one day, everything in society that we have become accustomed to will be lost. There will come a day when we won’t be able to simply drive to the supermarket and select food from a shelf; when we won’t be able to go to the bank and withdraw money, […]

10/03/2018 / By Janine Acero

A fool-proof guide to growing your own okra

Okra may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but like other vegetables, it packs some serious nutritional benefits. For those of you who do love this green seed pod, did you know that they are easy to grow? All you need is this simple but fool-proof guide to growing your own okra, and you will see […]

09/27/2018 / By Rita Winters

Choose what’s best for you: Types of backyard chicken coops for different climates and budgets

When considering raising poultry, such as chickens, you have to plan their housing very well. Remember that raising poultry is not as easy as you think. Chickens have a tendency to get sick more often than pigs and cows do. They are sensitive to weather, and die off easily when left uncared for. If you […]

09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reduce the amount of labor needed in your homestead by turning to “multipurpose” livestock

Raising livestock on your homestead gives you access to a greener and more natural food source. What most people don’t realize, however, is that keeping “multi-purpose” livestock can help you manage your homestead as well. With some hard work, these animals can help with the plowing and mowing, making your workload lighter. When you integrate […]

09/14/2018 / By Amy Goodrich

Limited space? Here are five dual purpose livestock for your farm

We live in unstable and toxic times where nutrient-rich, non-GMO, and chemical-free foods are becoming scarce. This is why so many people have decided to step away from the globalized, industrialized agricultural system. Concerned about their family’s health and the impact modern farming methods are having on the environment, a growing number of people are […]

09/10/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Chickens that drink untreated water don’t grow as fast as poultry given clean water

Cutting corners when it comes to husbandry may seem like a tempting idea at first – especially for the beginner. However, smart preppers and experienced poultry farmers understand the importance of clean water in raising healthy and safe-for-eating chickens. This was recently validated with an experimental study published in OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, which looked at […]

08/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to cook indoors without electricity

Just because the power is out doesn’t mean you have to put up with cold foods. Neither do you have to go outside to prepare these meals. There are several safe and effective methods of indoor cooking in the absence of electricity. (h/t to PreppersSurvive.com.) Indoor cooking methods have advantages over their outdoor counterparts, such as […]

08/07/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

An easy guide to starting your own organic garden in your home today

If you want to eat the best fruits and vegetables, you can’t go wrong with organic produce. However, their price can be too prohibitive, especially when compared to farmed, mass-produced fare. Instead of going down the easier, cheaper road and risking your health and your family’s in the process, you can opt to build an […]

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