(Natural News) Once you decide where you’re going to start a survival garden in your homestead, you will have to figure out which vegetables you’re going to grow in it. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) But before you make your choice, consider the soil quality and the calories that the vegetables will contain. If you want to start […]

(Natural News) When packing a bugout bag, have you ever considered including some useful odds and ends like the versatile safety pin? It may not seem like much but the safety pin deserves some space in your bugout bag (BOB) or everyday carry kit (EDC kit). Ideally, you should have a BOB, first aid kit, […]

(Natural News) Potatoes, which are rich in starch, are a staple in prepper food stockpiles. You don’t even need a huge plot of land to cultivate them. In fact, you can grow potatoes in several buckets! (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Before you start planting potatoes in random buckets, gather these materials first: A bucket — Get […]

(Natural News) While there are differences between homesteading and prepping, both lifestyles emphasize self-sufficiency. Homesteaders and preppers alike often live off-grid, maintain a food stockpile, plan ahead to conserve resources, and do everything in their power to be self-reliant. But is homesteading for you? Before you start homesteading, take note that this is no easy […]

(Natural News) Aside from being a good source of sturdy timber and wood pulp, aromatic pine trees also produce resin. When you’re out in the wild, you can use pine tree resin for various survival scenarios. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com.) Resin is a naturally occurring substance that protects trees from fungi and disease. Resin, which is also called “sap,” has […]

(Natural News) If you live in the city but you want to start prepping, don’t despair. You can start a kitchen garden in your own home, or you can join other preppers and cultivate a community garden. Community gardens have once again risen in popularity, and this is probably because most city-dwellers live in apartments […]

(Natural News) Before we had access to convenient food storage through refrigerators, people stored produce in root cellars. Root cellars allowed pioneers to have access to fresh produce throughout the whole year. Modern preppers know how valuable root cellars are, especially if your garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can refrigerate or preserve. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Apples […]

(Natural News) Bees and butterflies do more than fly around flowers. As a homesteader, it is important to understand the role of pollinators in keeping the plants in your garden thriving. Pollination is the process by which insects – like bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and honeybees – called pollinators help move pollen from one plant to another to facilitate […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own […]

(Natural News) Hiking is usually an invigorating activity that lets you commune with nature. But what do you do if you accidentally touch poison ivy while you’re on a hike? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that can cause various painful side effects when it comes into contact with skin. (h/t BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The dangers of poison ivy […]