(Natural News) Commercial fertilizers are not necessary to grow food. You can always use everyday items to fertilize your home garden naturally. Below are six common things that you can turn into an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer is a fertilizer derived from organic sources, including organic compost, cattle manures, poultry droppings and domestic sewage. Banana peel […]

(Natural News) If you want to be more self-sufficient as a prepper, you can learn how to build a modern root cellar. Modern root cellars can be used to store local food and produce from your home garden. It can also be used as storage for canned goods throughout the winter. (h/t to PreparednessAdvice.com) Benefits of […]

(Natural News) It’s fine to hold on to some items with sentimental value. But if your home is getting too cluttered, it’s time to declutter and organize your belongings to make the most of your storage space. Instead of going on a ruthless cleaning spree, remember that minimalism is a mindset that focuses on quality. If you […]

(Natural News) Even though city dwellers lack the land for growing a garden, they can still grow food crops for sustenance – thanks to container or bucket gardening. All they need is a good container and a sunny deck or balcony for year-round crops. Growing crops at home also produces harvests far superior in freshness, flavor […]

(Natural News) Make sure that your family has the supplies it needs when SHTF by being better prepared. If you need help preparing, start by stocking up on survival supplies and finding a reliable source of up-to-date information. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Avoid hysteria Bad information is useless when disaster strikes. If you’re looking for reliable information, […]

(Natural News) A salve is a topical product in which natural herbs are extracted to make vegetable oils and then combined with beeswax to soothe and heal skin conditions. Some salves are antimicrobial, while others are for muscle aches, bruising and ischemia. Infusion, on the other hand, is a chemical process that uses botanicals that […]

(Natural News) Modern homeowners rely on electricity for many of their gadgets, tools and appliances. If you want to be more self-sufficient, you can learn from the Amish. The Amish community can teach preppers many things about being self-sufficient and living independently off the grid. Read on to learn how some Amish ways of living can be […]

(Natural News) Food waste is still a huge problem in the United States. But according to a U.K. study, this can be solved by making a change to your food storage habits. The study has found that refrigerating fruits and vegetables instead of keeping them in a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter can help […]

(Natural News) If you’re a prepper worried about your finances, you might learn a lot from how Americans earned money during the Great Depression. During this time in American history, at least 25 percent of the total labor force was unemployed. But people found ways to earn money, even when the odds were against them. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) […]

(Natural News) Starting a homestead from scratch is an overwhelming task, especially for those who are new to the homesteading lifestyle. Instead of attempting something this challenging while unprepared, it’s best to plan first and get basic supplies and tools that will make life on your homestead a little easier as you get started. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Some of […]