(Natural News) An “advanced prepper” is somebody with exceptional experience in survival skills and has an extensive supply of food, water and survival gear. These kinds of preppers are different from beginner or even intermediate preppers because they could handle disasters that last several months long.  To be able to survive a disaster of that […]

(Natural News) When summer comes around, home gardeners know that it’s once again time to stock up on preserved herbs. (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) It is best to use fresh herbs when cooking or preparing herbal remedies, but a lot of herbs are just as useful when preserved. Not sure where to start? Harvest herbs before they start […]

(Natural News) Any prepper worth his salt should have a well-stocked medicine cabinet somewhere in his home or bug-out shelter. However, when SHTF and you’re forced to leave and go to a safer location, you might not have the time or luxury to bring with you all the contents of your medicine cabinet. This is […]

(Natural News) Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. […]

(Natural News) The first agricultural revolution is considered one of the major turning points in human history because it introduced stable settlements and allowed the blossoming of culture in many areas of the globe. This event, commonly known as the Neolithic revolution, brought significant changes to the general human populace as they began a wide-scale […]

(Natural News) Weeds like bull thistle aren’t usually welcome in home gardens. But while most gardeners consider bull thistle as invasive plants, you can use certain types of thistle as a food source, an herbal remedy, and emergency cordage. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) What is bull thistle? Bull thistle (Cirsium horridulum), also called bristly thistle, is an herb […]

(Natural News) Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the […]

(Natural News) A good guideline when foraging is to never eat anything that you don’t fully recognize: Many plants in the wild that may look edible but are actually poisonous. There are also some telltale signs to help you identify which plants are not safe to eat. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) One of the most common signs of […]

(Natural News) Knowledge is power for a prepper. While it is important to keep a well-stocked cabinet of medicine, it also helps to be knowledgeable about natural remedies that can be rummaged out in the wild. Enter wild lettuce, a potent plant that has a variety of medical uses. Wild lettuce is common in the […]

(Natural News) Survival skills are techniques to ensure that your personal safety and basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, are met. They are not commonly taught but can save your life during disasters. Here are five skills that every prepper must possess, especially when bugging out. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) Getting clean water When bugging […]