(Natural News) Garden pests like slugs will damage the various plants in your garden. If you want to eliminate these disgusting and slimy pests, here’s a strange but effective way to get rid of them: beer traps. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) How to make slug beer traps These natural traps are easy to build and set up, and […]

(Natural News) Until just a few decades ago, “sustainability” was a term that was hardly ever used. When humans needed a new resource they simply searched for it, found a way to extract it, and then implemented its use. In recent years, however, there has been more and more emphasis placed on the sustainable use […]

(Natural News) If you cultivate a garden, you know that it can be difficult to gauge the progress of your potatoes. After all, while other crops like pumpkins or tomatoes grow above ground, potatoes grow underground. You won’t know if your potatoes have flourished until it’s time to harvest them. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Gardening mistakes […]

(Natural News) The ability to grow your own food is a valuable skill for anyone who is planning to go for a self-sustaining way of life. However, the type of land you have plays a major role in growing plants and crops. In order to start planting and growing your own produce, you need to […]

(Natural News) If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do […]

(Natural News) Preppers know that when SHTF, salt is a precious commodity since it has various survival uses. If you don’t have any salt in your stockpile, now’s the time to start storing it long-term. Done correctly, repackaged salt can last for at least several years. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) While salt can be stored in your pantry […]

(Natural News) It’s never too late to start preparing for a disaster. Listed below are some of the skills that you might need when SHTF. These skills prioritize practical knowledge because money or antiques won’t be of much help in the event of an economic meltdown.  (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Animal husbandry — This gives preppers “endless […]

(Natural News) Your skincare routine is about to get much sweeter! The sticky substance is a great all-natural alternative to commercial skincare products that are loaded with chemicals. Honey’s moisturizing properties ensure that even as you clean your face of bacteria, it stays hydrated and is not stripped of the good stuff, say experts. Honey is […]

(Natural News) Despite their unassuming appearance, slugs can wreak so much damage in your garden. They will eat all kinds of plants, from annual flowers to different vegetables. Slugs will chew on any part of a plant, but they tend to leave their telltale bite-marks on plant leaves. The holes in the leaves will then leave […]

(Natural News) Food independence is a hot topic, and rightly so. While it has a huge potential upside, at this point in time, it also requires many changes in infrastructure, not to mention all the work that it will inevitably require. Still, that has not stopped people from exploring the idea and looking for ways […]