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03/06/2019 / By Mary Miller

Here’s why you should have edible water gardens in your homestead

If you are a homesteader, you’d want to make the most use of your land in order to maximize your resources. This includes standing sources of water. Small ponds can help supplement your food production when you use them to grow your own edible water garden. Here are a few other advantages you can gain […]

02/22/2019 / By Mary Miller

A beginner’s guide to growing grains in your own backyard

Grains are a staple food that are excellent sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibers. You can always buy your own supply of grain, but you can never truly know what kind of toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals could have been used to grow them. Unless you are sure that your grains came […]

02/21/2019 / By Mary Miller

Everything you need to grow plants in an aquaponics system

You might have heard of hydroponics, which is a method of growing food without soil. You might have also heard of aquaculture, which is simply fish farming. Aquaponics combines these two ideas to create a sustainable and efficient system for growing plants. Both ideas work in unison with each other in a mutual relationship. The […]

02/19/2019 / By Mary Miller

A survival guide on how to render lard

Lard should be an essential part of your survival pantry. It can be useful for cooking, baking, frying, and preserving other food items. Lard can also be used as a cost-efficient alternative to margarine and cooking oil. Learn how to render lard for your SHTF stockpile by following this simple guide. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Lard is rendered pork fat […]

01/15/2019 / By Mary Miller

Basic storage strategies for different bean varieties to help with your long-term survival plan

Beans are an inexpensive, nutritious food staple that can last through any long-term survival plans. When kept under the right storage conditions, beans can stay fresh and viable for over 30 years. Their incredibly long, stable shelf life and high nutritional value make them an ideal survival food. If you want a nutritionally dense emergency food supply […]

01/08/2019 / By Mary Miller

A guide to making and canning vegetable soup

There are many ways to preserve your food supply and extend its shelf life. One of the easiest and most effective of these food preservation techniques is canning. It is useful for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables as these tend to expire very quickly if they are not preserved in some form. If you are growing your […]

01/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

The easiest foods to can

Fresh fruits and vegetables tend to expire quickly if they are not preserved in some form. One of the most effective methods of preservation these foods is canning. Canning can help prevent spoilage and allow you to keep your food for long-term storage. Here are some of the easiest types of food that you can […]

12/13/2018 / By Mary Miller

Your easy guide to solar drying meat and produce

Stockpiling fresh produce and meat is a good way to ward off malnutrition and starvation in case SHTF, but if you don’t preserve your food correctly, it might just end up going rancid. Preserve your food supply and ensure a reliable source of protein and nutrients by learning how to dry meats, fruits, and vegetables […]

12/11/2018 / By Mary Miller

The pros and cons of a vertical garden

Vertical gardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, herbs, and medicines in a small amount of space. They are a practical gardening alternative for suburban backyards and cramped city homes. But as with most gardening techniques, vertical gardens have their own share of drawbacks and benefits. Here are some of the advantages and […]

12/08/2018 / By Mary Miller

How to smoke fish when you’re off the grid

Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids for preppers living off the grid. However, once you’ve caught your fish, how should you go about cooking and preserving it? Here is an easy guide on how to smoke fish. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) First, you’ll need your fish. Make sure your fish is edible […]

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