Using raised garden beds is a popular strategy for planting a vegetable, herb, or flower garden that’s simple to install and easier to...

It may come as a surprise to learn that many seemingly harmless plants, whether they are found indoors or outdoors, possess toxins...

Gardening is a very physical activity. Between planting, weeding, pruning, watering, and many other chores, it’s good exercise! It gets...

Companion planting is the centuries-old practice of pairing plants in the garden that benefit one another. Our gardens function as...

Machete is a tool that has been used for centuries and its use remains very popular. It is a multipurpose, versatile hand-held cutting...

If you aim to nurture a homestead harmoniously rather than fighting to grow foreign species on native soil, then your best bet is to...

As you're spending time outdoors, it can be irritating to deal with pesky mosquitos flying around you and your guests or family. Using...

Fruit trees are one of the highlights of any homestead , and it’s easy to see why: a mature fruit tree can produce tens of pounds of...

The bee population in the U.S. is in peril. According to the Pollinator Partnership , the U.S. has lost more than half of its managed...

Ragweed looks like a fairly nondescript weed, usually with fernlike or larger green leaves. It's a plant many people know by name because...

The first step in learning how to grow sweet potatoes is discovering that they are not related to regular potatoes and are not developed...

There are a lot of different ways to build a raised garden. Some people use lumber, some use various types of stone, and some don’t use...

You may be surprised to learn that there are many common vegetables that you grow can re-grow from scraps. This can be a great money...

Anyone interested increasing their self reliance, going off-grid , or simply providing for their family when times get tough should be...

Katherine writes: “How would you recommend going about finding plants/varieties best suited for your climate?” Our main gardening...

Cultivating your own food can be fulfilling. A veggie and herb garden gives you the chance to pluck fresh produce from your home. You...

I recently decided to switch to raised bed gardening. Of course, that meant choosing whether to make or buy them, which is even harder...

Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic hobby, but for beginners, the terminology can often seem like a foreign language. Understanding...

Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through...

For decades the pursuit of the perfectly manicured lawn has consumed many a sunny weekend. Nary a dandelion could be found on the...

Tips for Freshwater Fish Farming You Need to Know How to Make Your Own Fish Farm Farm-raised food. There's simply nothing you can compare...

In times of scarcity, we can’t always rely on the food industry to provide us with enough to eat. If you look back to the world wars...

Every savvy survival gardener knows that the key to better produce is in the dirt. Plant based compost is a great addition to most garden...

Growing your veggies is cool, but waiting for them to be ready? Not so much. Some take forever! What if you want fresh produce ASAP?...

For those who love galavanting through the woods, few things are more satisfying than stumbling on free forest snacks: blackberries,...

Compost is a highly beneficial soil amendment that enhances soil structure and health by introducing organic matter. While creating...

The smell that permeates the air in your home when you add fresh ginger to a meal is simply incredible. Ginger offers unique aromas and...

Mosquitoes threaten our comfort and health, as they can transmit diseases like malaria, Zika, West Nile virus, and heartworm. Not to...

Poison Ivy Like its cousins poison oak and poison sumac, it has an oily sap in its leaves called urushiol. This causes an allergic...

There are tons of gardening 101 guides out there, but few that are geared towards emergency preparedness or survival. This page curates...

There’s nothing like the flavor of home-grown potatoes! Unfortunately, the high cost of seed potatoes can be an obstacle. When you...

All snakes are dangerous to a degree. They have constricted, bitten, and envenomed their way into the history books as nasty creatures....

Learn about urban foraging and the skillsets needed to forage for food in your surrounding areas. Whether you are living in a rural area,...

When times are uncertain, many turn to a survival garden. And to be honest, why wouldn’t you? Survival gardening provides healthy,...

If you have ever had trouble growing certain vegetables like cucumbers in your garden, it may not be the soil that is the problem. It is...

Most preppers don`t even consider stocking olive oil, because it goes bad faster than other alternatives. Indeed, an unopened bottle of...

In the Andy Weir novel, The Martian — which was made into the movie of the same name starring Matt Damon — the main character, Mark...

Many old health remedies are defined by folklore, myth and the varying claims of natural healers across the centuries. Beyond the claims,...

Imagine never having to rely on a grocery store for fresh produce again. Picture yourself being able to grow your own food, year-round,...

Today I’ve got something really important to share… A List Of The Most Common Wild Edibles You Can Find Everywhere… Because knowing a few...

Growing your own food isn’t just a great experience. It’s a great back-up for your family’s food security. And one of the best methods of...

If you’ve got houseplants, chances are you own an aloe vera. Aloes are simple to care for and easy to get your hands on, making them one...

But what about hybrids? What? That’s not how you thought this was going to start? Well, I know you guys. I can already hear you grumbling...

WHEN I ARRIVE IN CAMP, I let my pack drop from my shoulders. It’s the first day of a four-day backcountry trip, and after putting in the...

Compost is free and an important part to adding nutrients to your survival garden. There are several different ways to collect your...

One of the best things about mushroom – other than their great taste, of course – is that we can find and pick them in the wild...

When your primary heating source is wood, you find yourself cleaning out the wood stove quite a bit during those colder months of the...

In every relationship, there comes a time when you have to sit down and take a serious look at the future.  Where do you want to go?  Are...

The world can be a scary place, even without man-made disasters. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires can leave us stranded for...

Consuming seasonal superfoods – that is, foods that are nutrient-rich — strengthens your immune system so you can fight off those nagging...