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05/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to quickly pickle a variety of veggies

Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select produce that […]

05/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to make your own DIY fertilizer

Commercial fertilizers can cost a pretty penny. So why don’t you do it yourself? According to an article on Modern Survival Online, making your own DIY fertilizer is pretty easy and much cheaper. Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients. Macronutrients are […]

04/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The many health benefits of gardening

Aside from being a source of naturally-grown and pesticide-free produce, gardening offers various health benefits. (h/t to LifeZette.com) Regardless of the kind of garden that you cultivate, be it an ornamental or produce-filled one, the very soil that you work with contains a “natural antidepressant” that can help increase our serotonin levels. Various studies have also shown […]

04/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The top 10 best foods to grow for survival

When it comes to prepping, it’s always good to know about the best plants that you can grow in your garden or homestead. If you have access to your own produce, you can cross food off of the things that you have to think about when SHTF. If a survival situation involves a long-term recovery event, your […]

02/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Walipini greenhouse: What it is, why you need one, and how to build it

A Walipini greenhouse is a cellar-greenhouse hybrid that combines the constant temperature of the former and the ability of the latter to “extend the growing season.” (h/t to Survivopedia.com) With a Walipini greenhouse, anyone can cultivate plants year-round. Also called a geothermal- or pit greenhouse, the Walipini is common in South America. “Walipini” means “place of warmth” in Aymara Indian, and […]

11/04/2017 / By Rita Winters

Choose what’s best for you: Keep these tips in my mind when buying land for your homestead or small farm

If you’ve decided on building your own homestead from the ground up, here’s a descriptive guide on what to consider when buying land. You might not approve of all the things to ponder on, but it’s always good to brainstorm early than to regret when things are set in stone. Size – First and foremost, you’ll […]

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