(Natural News) A well-maintained garden can enhance the beauty of any home. But a survival garden can offer so much more: It allows you to harvest fresh produce, and it can even be a source of useful medicinal herbs. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) The benefits of cultivating a survival garden Preppers are practical, and a survival […]

(Natural News) Food and water are essential for your survival when SHTF. You can start a garden in your backyard and stockpile food in your pantry, but knowing how to find and purify water ensures that you have access to clean drinking water when disaster strikes. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) You also need water for your garden, […]

(Natural News) Growing your own edible garden is a great way to supplement your food supply. If you are a beginner gardener, you can start simple with easy-to-grow vegetables, such as rhubarb. Here’s what you need to know to grow rhubarb in your very own backyard. (h/t to CommonSenseHome.com) Preparation for planting rhubarb Rhubarb needs the right […]

(Natural News) Whether you’re camping or bugging out, outdoor trips require a crucial item — a firestarting kit. A well-planned kit contains several ways to start a fire so you can stay warm and cook outdoors. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Firestarting skills are essential to your survival, especially when SHTF. Ideally, you should know how to start a fire using […]

(Natural News) Civilians are bound to forget their survival instincts due to modern conveniences, but preppers know that survival habits can also be applied to various aspects of your life. From your kitchen to your home garden, your prepping and survival skills can hone your readiness and even help you save some money. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Survival isn’t […]

(Natural News) A prepper’s life involves a lot of planning. Experienced preppers will have their survival stockpile ready before SHTF, and their families will already know about their emergency preparedness plans. But if you’re new to prepping, how do you make a SHTF plan that suits your own needs and lifestyle? (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) When drawing […]

(Natural News) Preppers know that certain flowering plants deserve space in their home gardens, especially those with medicinal uses like calendula (Calendula officinalis). The flowering herb has brightly-colored yellow blooms that can be used to treat a sore throat or reduce fever. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Calendula plants, which are also called English marigolds or pot marigolds, can repel various garden […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, preppers know that they can harvest fresh produce from their survival garden. But what if you want to earn some extra cash with your harvest? (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) From home gardening to market gardening The habits and techniques of successful market gardeners and small farmers can be applied to home gardens if you […]

(Natural News) McDonald’s is teaming up with the AARP to recruit a fleet of “mature” workers to meet their employment needs. Taking aim at the over-50 set, the fast food giant is looking to fill an assortment of positions ranging from early-morning shift roles all the way up to management. The work ethic of older […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you should know how to think outside the box. This is crucial, especially if you want to prep in an apartment with limited storage for your survival gear and supplies. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Limited space isn’t a problem for urban preppers The suggestions below apply to both urban preppers and those who […]