Basic Guide For Winter Fishing Other than staying warm in winter weather, finding food in a survival off grid scenario would be one of the biggest challenges for the survivalist. Like people animals slow down and move on to warmer climates if they can when the snow falls and the temperature drops. This is why …
Herb/Veggie Planter You Can DIY If you’d like to have fresh Herbs year-round, this Vertical Herb planter will let you grow them this Winter, and then when Spring rolls around– you can put it outside. Some veggies can also be planted in this planter (Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula) in Winter months. Families that …
Salt And Smoke Cure Meat And Fish Preserving protein sources like meat and fish will be a crucial skill during a SHTF scenario. There are situations where pressure canning, freezing or dehydrating meats will not be an option, but you will need that protein desperately to keep yourself and your family or group healthy. The dietary …
Food Storage Mistakes You Could Be Making Sometimes we get so caught up in the bulk of our supplies that we overlook some of the complexities of food and water storage. I am in the mist of reorganizing my pantry and supply area because I have recently noted some duplicated purchases that were not necessary, …
Simple Steps For a Backyard Garden Not everyone needs, can afford, or can physically maintain a large garden. Some of us simply don’t have the space, the time, the money or the physical ability to care for an acre of garden. But if you make the best use of what you do have, what you …
DIY Survival Fishing Kit If you reside in a location where there are bodies of water for fishing, then this little survival kit will be an awesome addition to your BOB (bug out bag). It’s small, lightweight, and includes everything you need to catch fish. Fish are an important source of protein which is much …
MIY Survival Hardtack Hardtack has been a part of a soldier’s field rations since the civil war! It keeps an incredibly long time when properly dried. Most often because of its hard cracker taste and texture used as a dumpling substitute with stews and soups. But it can also be eaten plain. Hardtack provides much …
The Best Indoor Edible Plants Most locations have seasonal grow times. If you want to grow your own produce year round this can make the process of doing so a bit harder. You either need a greenhouse or a cold frame. But what if you don’t have room for either? Or if you patio garden? …
Some posts may contain affiliate links Hand Milking a Cow or Goat Hand milking a cow or goat isn’t as easy as one may think. I grew up in dairy country and have used an electronic milker many times and have tried my hand at milking by hand. First issue is that not every cow is …
DIY Hydroponic Garden Tower The History of Hydroponics The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. The concept of soil less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples …
