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08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard

Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]

08/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

6 Easy tips on how to live a full and healthy homesteader lifestyle without breaking the bank

Homesteading doesn’t have to be a scary and complicated endeavor. With some tips from experts and hard work, even you can homestead on a budget. People from all sorts of backgrounds express an interest in homesteading, and it is a practice that often unites those concerned about the environment and individuals who want to be […]

06/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to prevent pests in your pantry

Dealing with pantry pests – or any pest for that matter – can often be a pain for everyone. There are even times when they seem to just reappear a couple of days after you have cleaned your pantry. The truth is, pests will always find their way back to your food storage. Infestation can […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple 5-step guide to starting your own vegetable garden

If you have an empty plot of land in your backyard and you’re not sure what to do with it, why not turn it into your very own vegetable garden? Unlike a lawn, which is mostly ornamental, a vegetable garden can provide you with fresh produce. With some hard work and a little research, you can soon […]

06/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Growing your own food for survival: How to set up and use a terrarium garden

If you’re a seasoned prepper looking into more ways to grow your own produce, consider learning about terrarium gardening. You can start a terrarium garden even if you’re just a beginner because it’s not as complicated as cultivating a garden plot. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) While you can get inventive when you start creating your terrarium garden, […]

06/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Our ancestors survived on it: Hardtack bread is a staple survival food with a long shelf-life

Mention the phrase “survival food” and you’ll most likely think of foods sealed in #10 cans. Those are good and all, but the most they’ll last you are a few years. A true-blue survival food item is one that can last you the long haul, around a couple of decades or so. Impossible? Not at […]

06/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in a bucket

Potatoes, which are rich in starch, are a staple in prepper food stockpiles. You don’t even need a huge plot of land to cultivate them. In fact, you can grow potatoes in several buckets! (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Before you start planting potatoes in random buckets, gather these materials first: A bucket — Get a bucket […]

05/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fruits and vegetables to store in your root cellar

Before we had access to convenient food storage through refrigerators, people stored produce in root cellars. Root cellars allowed pioneers to have access to fresh produce throughout the whole year. Modern preppers know how valuable root cellars are, especially if your garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can refrigerate or preserve. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Apples (Ideal temperature: […]

05/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An essential guide to canning: What you need and how to get started

Canning is an important skill not only for preppers but also for anyone who grows their food. This is because fresh foods will expire if they are not preserved. In addition, canning will prevent you from wasting food. Anything that is left over can be stored for when you need it the most with canning. […]

03/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Saving seeds is simple and easy: Basic tips and how-to wisdom

Seed saving is exactly what it sounds like: it’s the practice of saving seeds, tubers, and other reproductive materials from plants. It’s a simple yet highly beneficial agricultural art that, sadly, has dwindled in application thanks to the rise of the industrial revolution. These days, it’s mostly home gardeners that take part in seed saving. […]

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