All posts tagged with sustainable living
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-(Natural News) Canning is popular among preppers who want to preserve their produce. However, for newbie preppers, here are some things to consider before you start canning your fruits and vegetables. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Which canning method is suitable for your food? Different foods are preserved more effectively through different canning methods. You don’t want […]
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-(Natural News) Preppers may want to cultivate a private supply of luffa gourds. Not only would it reduce dependence on commercial products, but using the result of honest labor also instills a feeling of accomplishment in anyone. Luffa, or loofah, is a regular sight in the bath and beauty product sections of a grocery. It […]
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-(Natural News) Water bath canning is a simple and effective method of food preservation. Here are some tips on using this canning technique with vinegar as the preservative. Veteran practitioners recommend water bath canning to beginners. It is easier to pick up and master than pressure canning. However, this method relies on acidic substances to […]
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-(Natural News) Proper storage of home-grown produce is an important prepping skill any gardener should have if they want to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Freezing is a great way to enjoy fresh produce all year round. But even if your freezer breaks after long use, you can retain its usefulness in preserving food by converting it […]
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-(Natural News) Ornamental plants are often used to spruce up your home, but there are varieties that you can eat as well. You can plant them in your garden or keep them in a pot by your windowsill. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) 1. Day lily Day lilies got their name because their flowers bloom during the […]
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-(Natural News) Stockpiling food and water is second nature to any person interested in prepping. However, these supplies don’t last forever. Your stockpile may look decent at first, but how long do you think it would last? In a grid-down scenario, most grocery stores would be stripped clean of supplies, and any delivery service would be […]
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-(Natural News) Like other prepping skills, knowledge about meat safety is a crucial part of survival when SHTF. Learn how to properly prepare food and how to identify meat that is safe to consume to avoid contamination and food poisoning. Whether you’re butchering wild animals from a hunt or livestock from your homestead, you need […]
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-(Natural News) Growing herbs indoors is a popular hobby since it eliminates the hassle that comes with growing herbs in your backyard, especially when it comes to seasonal crops. While most gardeners would prefer growing herbs for culinary reasons, some lean towards growing a variety of medicinal herbs. Having a supply of medicinal herbs on […]
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-(Natural News) Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the […]
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-(Natural News) A lot of preppers have home gardens because they want to be self-sufficient while others grow organic food to ensure that it remains GMO- and pesticide-free. If you’re reluctant to start a home garden because growing organic produce seems more expensive, read on to learn more about common organic gardening myths and why […]
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