(Natural News) The backyard, food garden, or wilderness may produce a weed called “opium lettuce.” Instead of pulling it out, cultivate the wild plant for its natural ability to relieve pain without the addictive side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. The U.S. is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic. People are desperately looking for safer alternatives to […]

(Natural News) Preppers always look for new ways to store and stockpile food. The refrigerator, for instance, was a game-changer for keeping perishable food fresh. However, if you’re looking for long-term food storage and stockpiling, this appliance leaves much to be desired. Most refrigerators nowadays are large and bulky, taking up a lot of precious space […]

(Natural News) Homesteaders and preppers alike must always aim for self-sufficiency. One of the best ways to achieve this is to grow organic food at home, supplemented by local sources within a few miles. Stocking up on food supplies is well and good, but they will run out eventually. Thus, a homesteader or prepper must stockpile […]

(Natural News) Grocery stores are convenient suppliers of food, but when you run out of money, they are out of the picture. It is crucial then to stock up on supplies at home for emergencies. In case a disaster or financial shortage strikes, you need to have a system in handling your food supply. (h/t […]

(Natural News) There are countless ways to live a sustainable lifestyle. You can recycle to reduce your plastic waste, or you can upcycle old household items to give them new life. If you’re interested in upcycling, try these easy DIY planters made from items you may find around your house. (h/t to MindBodyGreen.com) Bundt cake […]

(Natural News) Growing your own food can be challenging, especially when you can just buy from grocery stores and market places. But one of the most rewarding things about it is knowing what goes (and doesn’t go) into your food, making sure that you and your family eat only the cleanest foods without a trace […]

(Natural News) You can easily access fruits and vegetables in grocery stores, but you cannot be fully sure of how they were grown. Also, you never know how long those supplies will last. Sustainable gardening offers both a solution and a question. It is a solution because it is environment-friendly. On the other hand, building a sustainable […]

(Natural News) Growing your own vegetables is tricky. You never know how the weather, the soil, or other factors might affect them. To maximize the yield of your crops, it’s best to do your homework on the vegetables that you want to plant. Here are just five vegetables you can grow. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) A […]

(Natural News) Also called the pot-in-pot refrigerator, the zeer system is a simple but important technology. It is easy to make at home and will help preserve food and drink in hot weather without needing electricity. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) To make a zeer pot, get two clay pots with solid bottoms that are big enough to hold […]

(Natural News) Everyone should aim to attain self-sufficiency, especially when it comes to food. Planting a garden at your home is one of the best ways to start down the road toward food independence. Residents of suburban areas may start by turning their front yard and backyard into vegetable gardens. Combine square foot gardening and […]