Tag: food security

Aeroponics for Beginners

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Aeroponics for Beginners This is a really simplified small model of an aeroponics garden system. It’s small enough for beginners to easily handle while they learn the best methods for the plants and environment they will be using. It doesn’t take an abundance of water to begin either, only …

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Clever Garden Tricks

Clever Garden Tricks We all want beautiful bountiful gardens. Why bother otherwise? But at times the weather, the critters, and the local soil just seems to fight us every step of the way. Sometimes the traditional answers to those nagging issues don’t work or really aren’t doable or affordable at the moment. So Listotic has come up with …

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Emergency Food Mistakes

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Store Rice Long Term

Store Rice Long Term All most every culture in the world eats rice in one form or another. So it’s a common staple in most homes. It also doubles in size when prepared so you can store large amounts in a smaller space than with other foods. A single cup of rice can provide just …

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Planning for Your Spring Garden

Planning for Your Spring Garden ** YOUR SPRING GARDEN ** Well, it’s almost Christmas. I hope you and your Family are enjoying the fairly mild weather, and the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. We’ve had our first couple cold spells, and all the leaves have pretty much fallen from the trees. If you are …

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DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures

DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures Another awesome use for something that we would ordinarily throw out without thought! Not just useful in a SHTF scenario when fishing could become a major source of protein and important oils. Fishermen spend a small fortune on good “lucky” lures. How cool would it be to spend those funds …

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DIY Rotisserie Pit BBQ

DIY Rotisserie Pit BBQ A rocket stove works great if you only have a couple of people in your group. But if your feeding a number of folks, this design for a BBQ rotisserie is awesome. Even better it’s a DIY project that you can take full bragging rights for! See the directions and material list …

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Foraging During Winter

Foraging During Winter The tendency when we think of foraging is to assume it’s a spring and summer activity. But that isn’t so. Foraging can be accomplished year round regardless of climate if you know what you’re looking for and where it can most likely be found. Although the yields are much higher and more …

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10 DIY Greenhouses

10 DIY Greenhouses Many gardeners need to extend their growing season due to seasonal climate changes. But not all gardeners can afford to purchase a greenhouse kit nor have one especially constructed for their needs. Some gardeners would prefer to DIY their greenhouses no matter what! There is just something about doing it yourself especially …

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Growing Veggies in an Unheated Greenhouse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing in an Unheated Greenhouse Now that the open air gardening season is finishing up. It’s time to begin the greenhouse season. What you decide to grow will in part be determined by the type of greenhouse you have. One should always grow what you eat of course. It …

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