(Natural News) At least 10 trailers loaded with water, baby supplies, and food that was donated to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico was found rotting outside of the state elections office there. In a video posted to local radio station Radio Isla’s website, cases of canned goods, Tylenol and water can be seen covered in […]

(Natural News) When starting a small farm, there are considerations you have to make. A small farm is a small business, and as harmless as it may sound, there are painful downsides when it is not managed properly. Nevertheless, a small farm is a good way to fulfill your nutritional and financial needs. Small farms […]

(Natural News) What do you use your cheesecloth for? Chances are you only use it once for the holidays as a holder of herbs for soups. They are then thrown away or forgotten until the next year. However, cheesecloths are more versatile and durable than you realize. Many preppers and seasoned survivalists say that the […]

(Natural News) Preppers are always willing to try new things, especially when it involves effective ways to prepare food for their stockpile. But what do you if you want to make dried food but you don’t own a food dehydrator? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) If you don’t know someone who owns a food dehydrator or you simply […]

(Natural News) Garlic is popular all over the world because it’s both a flavorful seasoning and a versatile vegetable with many health benefits. Even after SHTF, carefully prepared garlic has incredible uses. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The various health benefits of garlic Garlic can improve blood lipids and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — Garlic can help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) […]

(Natural News) Food independence is a hot topic, and rightly so. While it has a huge potential upside, at this point in time, it also requires many changes in infrastructure, not to mention all the work that it will inevitably require. Still, that has not stopped people from exploring the idea and looking for ways […]

(Natural News) Self-sufficiency is important for preppers. After all, when SHTF, preppers will simply bug in or bug out with the necessary gear and supplies while the rest of the populace runs around panicking. To maintain this habit of self-reliance, most preppers cultivate various vegetables in their gardens. Some even have fruit trees on their property, ensuring […]

(Natural News) Once you decide where you’re going to start a survival garden in your homestead, you will have to figure out which vegetables you’re going to grow in it. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) But before you make your choice, consider the soil quality and the calories that the vegetables will contain. If you want to start […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) Commercial fertilizers can cost a pretty penny. So why don’t you do it yourself? According to an article on Modern Survival Online, making your own DIY fertilizer is pretty easy and much cheaper. Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients. […]