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11/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Your guide to growing figs in your backyard

The fig tree is one of the earliest plants that humans learned to cultivate. It’s easy to see why — Figs are hardy trees that can be used for both food and shelter, and it’s nice to look at. In North America, there are over 200 fig cultivars grown, varying in fruit shapes and colors. […]

10/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to prepare your survival garden for winter

Homesteaders know that their work doesn’t end just because winter is around the corner. If you’ve worked hard to cultivate a garden full of thriving fruits and vegetables, you need to make the necessary winter preparations so your crops survive even as the temperature drops. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Always prep ahead if you want to […]

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 […]

08/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The difference between preppers and homesteaders

Homesteaders and preppers might sound like completely different groups of people, but they tend to share many of their beliefs and practices. An article on Survival Sullivan covers their differences, similarities, and what they can learn from each other. Both groups have rather diverse memberships. Some preppers fit the general public’s image of the doomsday […]

08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Digital products the smart prepper can download that teach the best preparation strategies for grid-down scenarios

What are the most important reading materials for surviving SHTF scenarios where the power grid goes down, society collapses, and everyone has to fend for themselves? Dan Sullivan of The Survivalist Blog presents a list of 14 critical reading materials that any prepper and survivalist needs to download, print out, read, and memorize before the […]

08/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Have you heard of the tree collard? It’s a great addition to any survivalist’s garden

Tree collard greens are a superfood that can grow all-year round and they can reach to at least eight to 12-feet tall. The leaves of this plant look and taste like the outside leaves of a cabbage, but they don’t form a “head” like the latter. Once the plants are at least four to six […]

07/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Garlic is the ultimate survival food for the smart prepper

Garlic is popular all over the world because it’s both a flavorful seasoning and a versatile vegetable with many health benefits. Even after SHTF, carefully prepared garlic has incredible uses. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The various health benefits of garlic Garlic can improve blood lipids and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — Garlic can help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and […]

06/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Which food should you consume first after SHTF?

Ensuring your body has sufficient nutrition for the hard days after SHTF is paramount. But your stockpile will go to waste if you consume the wrong food ahead of time. An article in Survival Sullivan states that you need to plan out the order you should eat your stored food. The first food that should go […]

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 […]

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