(Natural News) Throwing away eggshells and vegetable peels every day may not seem that harmful to the environment, but most homes in America are still contributing to the food waste problem in the country. In fact, according to a study, the average American wastes at least a pound of food every day. This is equivalent to […]

(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) The practice of edible landscaping unites design and functionality, making this type of landscaping perfect for home gardeners who wish to start a garden that is both beautiful and bountiful. But why stop at a beautiful and functional garden when you can also incorporate herbs into the landscape? (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) Herbs are […]

(Natural News) If you live in the city, you need to think outside the box if you want to start homesteading. Ask around about prepping projects that you can undertake. If you’re lucky, you may be living in a neighborhood that allows residents to keep several chickens as backyard livestock. Keep in mind that while […]

(Natural News) If you’re one of those urban homesteaders who raise livestock, you might have had the experience of having an angry mob with pitchforks (or smartphones for that matter) at your front door. Animal rights activists fight for the proper care of animals. But rallying up in front of urban farmers’ homes might be […]

(Natural News) Most store-bought cleaning products are expensive, and they usually contain chemicals that are bad for your health and the environment. To save money, learn how to make natural cleaning products using affordable and non-toxic ingredients that you can find around the house. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Why are store-bought cleaning products bad for you? If […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, one of the first things that you need to learn is the importance of financial preparedness. Don’t wait until an economic collapse before you start settling your debts or saving money. (h/t to TimGamble.com) The basics of financial preparedness Personal, business, or government debt is bad. It will stress you out, and […]

(Natural News) Eggs have gotten a bad reputation over the years, as all sorts of rumors have circulated about them. But the myths are very different from the reality of sunny eggs.  Here are some of the truths about eggs that you need to know. (h/t to OffTheGridNews.com) Truth #1: When they hear the word “eggs,” many […]

(Natural News) As their name suggests, “forever foods” are items that are meant for long-term survival. All preppers understand that having access to clean food and water is a priority during a crisis, but the question of how to store food for the long-term inevitably comes up. While many survival foods are made to be […]

(Natural News) Before refrigerators, eggs were preserved using different methods to prolong their shelf life. (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) If you keep chickens in your homestead, you can preserve their eggs so you can cook with eggs even during winter, when chickens ease up on their laying habits. Knowing how to preserve eggs ensures that you have […]