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11/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grind grains to make your own flour when SHTF

Even if things are relatively quiet, you can still benefit from knowing how to make flour from various kinds of grains. After all, food security is crucial for every prepper. Knowing how to make your own flour also gives you access to a final product that’s more nutritious and flavorful than store-bought flour. (h/t to […]

11/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

It’s not as difficult as you think: How to grow grains in your own backyard

Grain is one of the most common food groups, but unlike fruits and vegetables, it is rarely a part of home gardens. Many people believe that growing this crop is difficult, so they prefer to just buy it. However, this might not be a very good idea. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United […]

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 […]

10/09/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Don’t make these 10 mistakes when bugging out in the countryside

One of the last places you want to find yourself during a major societal upheaval is in a large, densely packed city. But even if your “bug-out” location is way out in the boonies, you could still run into some serious problems if you’re not truly as prepared as you think you are for countryside […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Gardening tips for managing weeds

If you like gardening, you have probably had to deal with some weeds. While there are various ways to get rid of these pesky plants, not all weeding methods are effective. Audrey Kalil, from North Dakota State University, explained that weeds are extremely efficient at competing for nutrients, sunlight, and water that your plants also require. […]

06/23/2018 / By Russel Davis

Tight space? No problem: 7 secrets to get the most out of your vegetable garden

A small space should not stymie a gardener’s efforts to grow his own food garden. In line with this, an article posted on the Rodales Organic Life website has listed a few important tips to optimize garden growth despite the tight space. These tips include: Using raised beds — According to the article, the first step to […]

06/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Fertilize your garden inexpensively with household waste such as egg shells, coffee grounds, fireplace ash

Fertilizers come in many forms and are employed to boost the soil’s nutrient content and significantly increase the crop’s yield. Many commercially available synthetic fertilizers in the market are laden with chemicals that are not only harmful to human health but may also pose a threat to the environment. However, using organic fertilizer may mitigate […]

04/01/2018 / By David Williams

Soil management through crop rotation and organic amendments found to support sustainable vegetable production, eliminate need for conventional fertilizers

Nowadays, the use of conventional types of fertilizers is a common practice, as it is seen by most people as necessary to achieve success in growing food crops. However, a study published in Agronomy Journal shows that it is possible to avoid using them altogether. The researchers wanted to find out whether or not it was possible to achieve […]

03/14/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Food Freedom: Learn how to “grow half of your own food” with sustainable, organic methods that can be practiced anywhere

Is there anything better than chowing down on food grown in your own backyard? Homegrown produce has distinct flavors that simply can’t be beaten by the fruits and vegetables sold in the grocery. That isn’t just satisfaction you’re tasting—you’re also savoring unmatched food safety and security. When you grow your own food, you control what […]

11/10/2017 / By Russel Davis

The benefits of square foot gardening: Less weeding, high yields, consistent results, and more

Square foot gardening is an intensive gardening technique that efficiently makes use of limited space and raised beds to grow a variety of crops. According to an Olivia Solutions entry, the technique has been developed by retired civil engineer Mel Bartholomew. The gardening method is touted for its practicality and low maintenance approach, which allows gardeners to conserve […]

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