(Natural News) If you have an empty plot of land in your backyard and you’re not sure what to do with it, why not turn it into your very own vegetable garden? Unlike a lawn, which is mostly ornamental, a vegetable garden can provide you with fresh produce. With some hard work and a little research, you […]

(Natural News) With some creativity and hard work, urban preppers who live in apartments can also enjoy the many benefits of gardening. Indoor gardening is one way to combine nature’s beauty with the comfort of your apartment. Additionally, you can use design opportunities to your advantage and improve your living space with various plants. With […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, every single level of society will be brought to its knees, from the electric grid, to banks and the economy, to the rule of law itself. As such, it’s important to prepare for the lawlessness that will inevitably come with a nationwide collapse, and take precautions so that you and your […]

(Natural News) Did you know that there’s a type of charcoal that’s favored by preppers for its survival utility? (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) Also referred to as activated carbon, activated charcoal is generally charcoal that has been processed further in order to remove some of the material to make it more porous. At the same time, […]

(Natural News) Mention the phrase “survival food” and you’ll most likely think of foods sealed in #10 cans. Those are good and all, but the most they’ll last you are a few years. A true-blue survival food item is one that can last you the long haul, around a couple of decades or so. Impossible? […]

(Natural News) As a grandparent, teaching your grandchild survival skills is just about one of the kindest and most loving things that you can ever do. Not only will it provide the two of you with some quality bonding time, but it will provide your grandchild with the knowledge he or she needs in case […]

(Natural News) When you see weeds in your lawn or garden, your initial reaction would usually be to eliminate all of them. But did you know that certain weeds, like beautiful wild violets, have various survival uses? (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com.) Take note that you should learn how to differentiate between wild violets and African violets. While […]

(Natural News) One of the more useful skills for a prepper is reading the weather. Knowing how to predict the weather will let you prepare accordingly. (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) The services of a weather forecaster will not always be available. There are areas and times where you have no access to outside communication. The weather can also […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, everyone needs access to three things: Shelter, fire, and water. Ideally, you should have your gear with you so you won’t have too much trouble with these three things. Once you’re sure the coast is clear and everyone your group is safe, you can start figuring out how to set up these […]

(Natural News) Preppers usually take the time to set up an ample food and water supply at home to ensure that they have access to food when SHTF. But this doesn’t mean preppers are helpless once they stray far from their homes. A survivalist also takes the time to master several skills that can help […]