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11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The most effective (and natural) ways to repel bugs

Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling black pepper […]

11/06/2018 / By Janine Acero

A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil

Growing your own food is an essential skill when living off-grid, building your own homestead, or even when bugging out. In this endeavor, one of the things you must consider is the type of soil where you will grow your produce. Choosing the best ground for planting is crucial to the survival of whatever plant or tree you want to […]

10/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Be prepared year-round: Your season-by-season guide to planting and prepping

Soon, we will be welcoming a new year. Adjusting to changing seasons all year round can be difficult if you lack preparation. If you want to be more motivated and prepared for the upcoming year, read these preparedness tips for winter, spring, summer, and fall. (h/t to MyPatriotSupply.com) Winter – Don’t let the cold weather freeze […]

10/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Don’t make these 10 mistakes when deciding to live in rural areas

Residents of rural areas have it easier than urban preppers. Townfolk, homesteaders, and people who live off-grid generally have the right skills to survive on their own. However, an article in Survivopedia brings up serious concerns that could compromise your ability to survive in the countryside. Ensuring the health of your livestock and crops You will […]

08/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow food when the lack of water becomes a problem

Gardening itself can be a very arduous task, but it’s more difficult if you’re facing problems like drought and heat. What do you do when you don’t have access to enough water for your crops or if the weather isn’t ideal for growing vegetables? (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Even if the weather in your area is perfect […]

06/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Growing your own food for survival: How to set up and use a terrarium garden

If you’re a seasoned prepper looking into more ways to grow your own produce, consider learning about terrarium gardening. You can start a terrarium garden even if you’re just a beginner because it’s not as complicated as cultivating a garden plot. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) While you can get inventive when you start creating your terrarium garden, […]

06/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The survivor prepper: Choosing the right vegetables to grow when SHTF

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 a vegetable […]

05/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to quickly pickle a variety of veggies

Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select produce that […]

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