(Natural News) When starting a garden, it’s always difficult to choose what plants to grow. This can get a bit overwhelming since there are so many plants to choose from. One of the easiest plants to grow is horseradish, which can be used not just for culinary purposes but also for medicinal applications. Horseradish is […]

(Natural News) Grains make for an ideal survival food due to their long shelf life. Stocking up on grains can be useful in case SHTF. However, there is no point in stockpiling large amounts of grain if you don’t know how to properly store them. Here is a survival guide on how to properly store grain […]

(Natural News) Pig fat is an underrated culinary ingredient. Commonly known as lard, it is often considered “unhealthy” fat that can clog up your arteries. However, lard is actually healthier than most people have been led to believe. Lard isn’t just for cooking. It is a versatile substance that has many practical uses. Here are a few […]

(Natural News) Protein is an essential part of your diet. If you’ve ever considered raising livestock or growing a survival garden in your homestead, you need to consider which plants and animals are excellent sources of protein, while also being worthwhile investments. Homesteading requires a lot of time, money and effort. In order to reap the […]

(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an all-around wonder spice that can be used not just for the flavor it adds to food but also for its many health benefits. Fresh turmeric is ideal for culinary and medicinal purposes but it’s not always easy to find truly fresh turmeric roots. Instead of going through a lot of trouble […]

(Natural News) Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a favorite in ancient Rome. It was during the Age of Exploration when Columbus and other explorers sought the […]

(Natural News) Fermentation is one of the most important processes that a homesteader should have in their arsenal. This process has been around for centuries and has been widely used for the preservation of food in the absence of refrigerators. However, there’s so much more to fermented foods than their prolonged shelf life. For one, […]

(Natural News) In times of uncertainty, it may be time to reflect on what would happen if civil unrest erupted and service distribution was disrupted or halted. Would you feel comfortable with limited to no supply of food or water in stores, or having no access to hospitals or medical professionals for weeks? What if […]

(Natural News) It is estimated that paper constitutes around a quarter of landfill waste and 33 percent of municipal waste. Learning how to recycle and applying these techniques consistently can significantly improve our living situation. Recycling a ton of paper can save around 700 gallons of oil, 26,500 liters of water, and more than 15 […]

(Natural News) Considering the cost – and availability, in some areas – of water these days, making your very own rainwater irrigation system is a practical choice. Doing so will let you save and use much more water than the conventional 55-gallon tanks available in the market would allow, which you can then use for […]