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...

About twenty years ago, doctors and health researchers began talking about something they called the Farm Effect. In pretty much every...

In my last article, I told you about a plant called lambsquarter, often considered a weed but actually a wonderful powerhouse for food...

In this article, I will introduce to you a plant that can be grown in most areas of the United States and could prove to be helpful in a...

If you go online and search for a recipe for vegetable soup, you’ll probably find a whole slew of recipes, each with its own set of...

Straw bale gardening can be considered a form of adaptive gardening. It’s also a form of container gardening. One grows in a straw bale,...

By Riley E. Carlson Looking for gardening tips and tricks to become a successful homesteader? If you are, you'll be glad to check out...

If you don’t yet have a medicinal herb garden, perhaps now is the time to consider starting one. Having not only a living, but a...

Written By | Jenny Flores Is this the year you plan on growing healthier food, taking better care of your land, and cultivating a deeper...

By: Author: Shannon Adrian Are you tired of fighting weeds and struggling with poor soil quality in your garden? If so, it might be time...

News about so-called superfoods is everywhere, touting their abilities to do everything from relieving pain to preventing cancer. But...

The idea of a survival garden has been gaining a lot of traction among people looking for a way to develop a self-sufficient source of...

Make no mistake, a survival garden is not just any kind of beautiful backyard garden. A survival garden is one that is carefully designed to