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11/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Survival uses for mustard

Did you know that mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) are both nutritious and useful when SHTF? This herb can boost the flavor of savory dishes, and it is also packed with various health benefits. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Here are four survival uses for mustard: Burn relief – Mustard, the condiment made from mustard seeds, can help ease […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants

Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]

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 […]

10/12/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Prepping your farm for when SHTF

While it is true that owning a farm may increase your chances of surviving an end-of-the-world scenario, the farm still needs to be optimized. Here are some factors you might want to consider in prepping your farm for when SHTF: (h/t to SurvivorSullivan.com) Space – There is not a single standard or highly recommended measurement […]

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 […]

05/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fruits and vegetables to store in your root cellar

Before we had access to convenient food storage through refrigerators, people stored produce in root cellars. Root cellars allowed pioneers to have access to fresh produce throughout the whole year. Modern preppers know how valuable root cellars are, especially if your garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can refrigerate or preserve. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Apples (Ideal temperature: […]

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 […]

05/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for starting your own organic garden

Tired of paying for overpriced vegetables? Take another step toward total food independence by cultivating your own organic garden! Having access to fresh fruits and vegetables that are naturally grown can even help you reduce your food bill. It’s also a good way of ensuring that your family doesn’t consume produce that may contain harmful fertilizers […]

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