Easy to Grow Medicinal Plants If there is a major SHTF event there will be a problem accessing medical care. We see this in Venezuela since their economic collapse and we have seen it in the past in war torn countries. We have also seen this issue in shorter term natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. …
Top 10 Uses For a Tarp Every survival, preparedness, prepping and homesteading site will advise you to own a tarp. Probably several tarps because they have so many uses. From temporary repairs to temporary shelters. I could probably name 50 uses off the top of my head But what are the top uses? See them …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Wild Edibles Found In Most Locations You know it’s wise to know what wild edibles are available in your current location. But what if you don’t happen to be there when a crisis event occurs? You know the SHTF isn’t going to happen when you are good and ready. …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Are Expired EpiPens Safe for SHTF Use? Who can forget when EpiPens rose in price to a cost that is too often too high for many people who need them? To need one and not have one is a terrifying thought. Since they do come with an expiration date …
Determining If A Plant Is Edible In any survival scenario it is really important that you be able to identify plants to be welcomed and those to be avoided. Some plants are so deadly that touching them can make you ill never mind eating them! (See which are most deadly linked in this post The …
Homesteading 101: Getting Started Today’s homesteaders don’t need to pack up all they can carry and travel great distances to isolated areas to begin their homesteading dreams. You can actually begin your journey right where you are. Homesteading is an attitude and a self-sustaining goal shared by a family or group according to our featured …
Drought Tolerant Plants & Trees for Your Garden Every year several parts of the world experience drought. Whatever creates the SHTF could even cause droughts where there hadn’t been previously. Every gardener should consider this issue. There may not be water to bring in to your garden nor markets to supplement your food supply. Mix …
The Complete Compost Guide New to gardening or not we can always learn more! Compost is a terrific way to recycle and reuse some household waste and be kind to the earth at the same time. The earth then repays us for this kindness by increasing our garden output! A win win scenario. Robinson Loves …
Guide to Using Super Glue for Closing Wounds Sometimes the most is learned and gained from our mistakes. This is one of those products. The original intent in development of the product wasn’t as a glue at all. But the failed product was too sticky for its purposes. This unintended side effect is what has …
Purchasing Good Used Survival Items When I was a kid purchasing second hand was something you didn’t brag about. Now the trend is reversed. It is not only smart but trendy to purchase used items. Not only good for the budget but the planet. That is of course if it is an item that you …
