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09/02/2018 / By Rita Winters

Important things to consider when building your new homestead

Have you ever felt the need to escape the confines and restrictions of society? If you have, then homesteading might be for you. Not everyone is built to withstand the aggression of city life, and not everyone wants to spend so much for food you can actually grow at home. Homesteading is a lifestyle, not […]

08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard

Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]

07/22/2018 / By Janine Acero

How to prep your land: Natural ways to clear out invasive plants, tree stumps

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 prepare your […]

07/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Stop slugs from ruining your garden with these natural strategies

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 the plants […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple 5-step guide to starting your own vegetable garden

If you have an empty plot of land in your backyard and you’re not sure what to do with it, why not turn it into your very own vegetable garden? Unlike a lawn, which is mostly ornamental, a vegetable garden can provide you with fresh produce. With some hard work and a little research, you can soon […]

06/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to start an indoor garden in your apartment

With some creativity and hard work, urban preppers who live in apartments can also enjoy the many benefits of gardening. Indoor gardening is one way to combine nature’s beauty with the comfort of your apartment. Additionally, you can use design opportunities to your advantage and improve your living space with various plants. With a well-thought-out […]

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 […]

06/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eat healthier AND save money by growing your own food at home

Gardening has taken a back seat among our favorite pastimes in the past few years since a lot of people living in rural areas chose to move to the city. Thankfully, people have found an effective, cheaper, and sustainable way to grow plants, and even fish, in small, urban places. Placing your own vertical garden or aquaponics – […]

06/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A beginner prepper’s guide to composting

Homesteaders often use compost (or decomposed organic matter) so that the various plants in their gardens can flourish. If you’re interested in starting your own homestead or if you just want to ensure that your backyard garden stays green all year long, make your own compost. Composts are considered natural soil cultivators that can make […]

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