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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 […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These backyard plants exhibit many nutritional properties as well as medicinal benefits

Aside from warmer weather and blooming flowers, spring is also accompanied by the growth of weeds that may take over your backyard. But before you start eliminating these backyard plants, here are 1o edible and medicinal weeds that you may want to keep around. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Chickweed (Stellaria media) – Chickweed, which has heavy seed sets, […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Useful trees that every prepper should know how to grow

Well-rounded preppers are familiar with survival skills like hunting and fire starting. They are also knowledgeable when it comes to different kinds of trees and their many uses. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Whether you’re lost in the woods or thinking of the next tree that you should plant in your homestead, it’s important to know how […]

09/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hungry in the wild? Take these 15 plants into consideration the next time you venture out

Out and about in the field? Why not bring home some exotic goodies – Canada’s countryside is chock-full of wild edibles, with more than 350 different species of plants and root crop to choose from. However, if this is your first time foraging, it is wise to refrain from touching or picking anything you are […]

08/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why every prepper should care about the crayfish

Crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads. Whatever you call them in your neck of the woods, these animals are a prepper’s best friend. They may not look like much, but as any prepper worth his salt knows, you should never judge a book by its cover. Crayfish and nutrition Staying in top shape is a must for […]

07/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to safely forage for pokeweed

Nothing says “survival” quite like the pokeweed. The shockingly beautiful plant, with its deep purple berries, is a favorite among unsuspecting children who crush the fruit and smear it on their faces. Unfortunately, pokeweed is one of the deadliest plants to touch and eat. Almost all parts of the weed are poisonous and only specific […]

07/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Skills assessment: What you really need to know in case SHTF

It’s never too late to start preparing for a disaster. Listed below are some of the skills that you might need when SHTF. These skills prioritize practical knowledge because money or antiques won’t be of much help in the event of an economic meltdown. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Animal husbandry — This gives preppers “endless amounts of […]

07/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Learn these rules before you begin to forage

Wildcrafting is an important – and fun – skill to have, one that could help you survive when the situation calls for it. It builds character and can help you become less dependent on corporate entities for your food and medicine. It can, however, have its share of risks and frustrating moments if you don’t […]

07/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Purslane and stinging nettle: Two superfood herbs to forage in the spring

Both seasoned preppers and beginners would do well to read up on two versatile superfood herbs – purslane and stinging nettle – that may prove to be great additions to your list of wild edibles to forage in spring. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) First up is purslane (Portulaca), which often grows near cultivated garden plants. This […]

07/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Some generally accepted “rules” for prepping are actually myths

As a prepper, one of the first lessons that you need to learn is how to be resilient. When SHTF, you need to be able to think on your feet. But before you attempt the rules of prepping, especially when the situation calls for it, you need to learn them first. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com.) While they’re […]

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