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03/13/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s an easy way to make charcoal and biochar for your homestead
Preppers are frugal and unless it’s absolutely necessary, they won’t spend money on anything that they can make, grow, find, or trade for. This is why it’s important to know how to make biochar, which can boost soil health in your garden, and charcoal, which is used for cooking fuel. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) What is biochar? Biochar […]
03/09/2019
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By Zoey Sky
The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape
Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards and urban […]
03/06/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
A tip sheet on how to properly freeze fresh produce for long-term storage
Do you have excess fresh produce, but don’t know what to do with them? Try freezing them. Freezing fruits and vegetables, herbs, and even your favorite meals is an efficient way to saving food for long-term. Here are some tips on how to freeze them: (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) Freezing fruits: Before freezing your fruits, wash and dry […]
02/22/2019
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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 […]
01/15/2019
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By Isabelle Z.
The new “organic” meat: HUNTING animals suddenly popular among young hipsters looking for clean food
If you’re worried about pesticides and want to make sure all the fruits and vegetables you eat are truly local and organic, the only way to be completely sure is to grow them yourself. It may be extra work, but the peace of mind it provides is worth it for many people. But how can […]
01/01/2019
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By Zoey Sky
How to build a self-sufficient garden on as little as a quarter of an acre
Modern conveniences like countless grocery stores and food delivery services make it seem like the average American family has no use for home gardening. But when SHTF, you could starve if you don’t have access to fresh produce growing in your own garden. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) Starting a home garden is one of the first steps […]
11/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to grind grains to make your own flour when SHTF
Even if things are relatively quiet, you can still benefit from knowing how to make flour from various kinds of grains. After all, food security is crucial for every prepper. Knowing how to make your own flour also gives you access to a final product that’s more nutritious and flavorful than store-bought flour. (h/t to […]
11/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
10 Medicinal spices you can easily grow in your garden today
Aside from being full of flavor, spices also offer various health benefits. Grow some or all of the medicinal spices listed below so you can cook yummier and more nutritious meals for yourself and your loved ones. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Black mustard (Brassica nigra) Black mustard can help prevent cancer cells from spreading in the […]
11/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to store fresh produce for the long-term
As a homesteader, there’s nothing more reassuring than seeing crops thrive in your home garden. For added food security, you can also learn more about long-term food storage. This way, you have access to produce even if the vegetables you want to eat aren’t in season or if there’s a food shortage when SHTF. However, one […]
11/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The healthy prepper: A guide to keeping fruits fresh without canning
Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the most important ways to keep yourself healthy and surviving, but not when they are canned. The process of canning kills the nutrition and eliminates the real freshness of the food. Storing your produce or keeping them fresh for longer without compromising their nutritional content, so here are […]
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