Tag: Gardening

Why You Need A Camouflaged Edible Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why You Need A Camouflaged Edible Garden Gardening is one of the first lines of defense against many SHTF events. If the event destroys your current year’s harvest, then you fall back to your stock pile and prepare your garden for the longer term shortages that follow every major …

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Wall Gardens Maximize Growing Space

Wall Gardens Maximize Growing Space Many many of us don’t have a lot of space for gardens and even those that have large gardens can often misjudge how much they would need to feed their families when or if the local market could no longer provide supplemental foods. Wall gardens could be the answer to …

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Growing, Harvesting And Preserving Echinacea

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing, Harvesting And Preserving Echinacea Echinacea is one of my favorite herbal remedies! I always have several bottles on hand. But in a long term SHTF scenario that could not only run out quickly but be impossible to replace via retail outlets. Knowing how to grow, harvest, preserve and …

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DIY Self Watering Wicking Garden Bed

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Self Watering Wicking Garden Bed Gardening is the corner stone of independent living and therefor of preparedness. That doesn’t mean insuring your food security has to be back breaking work! A raised garden bed can make gardening much easier for those with bad soil and or bad backs! …

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Gardening Tips on Companion Planting, Intercropping & Crop Rotation

Gardening Tips on Companion Planting, Intercropping & Crop Rotation We have all heard of crop rotation in the fields and allowing a plot of land to rest a year without panting. But what about your garden? Does the soil need to be replenished? How can you plant your gardens using methods that will allow you …

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Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard

Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard Post SHTF when there may not be accessibility to much needed medication this knowledge will be invaluable. What you need could be as close as your backyard. For Post SHTF only! Even then it is a remedy that I recommend you not use without professional medical advice …

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Herbal Teas for Medical Treatment

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Herbal Teas for Medical Treatment Most pharmaceuticals began as herbal remedies. So never assume just because it’s “natural” it’s safe. Always speak to your doctor or if need be, your pharmacist before using any herbal treatment. There can be unforeseen contradictions and drug interactions with medications or other herbs …

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Pinole: Amazing Energy Food You May Not Know About

Pinole: Amazing Energy Food You May Not Know About Pinole, which is often called pinol or pinolillo, It is an ancient grain that originated with the Aztecs. Originally pinole was made from a blend of roasted ground maize (traditionally heirloom purple corn maize) and raw cacao. These two ingredients were roasted together for hours and …

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Tending your compost during the winter months

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tending your compost during the winter months Winter months unless you have a greenhouse aren’t known for being wonderful months for gardening. But one thing that we can do for our gardens during the winter is plan for them and care for our compost. My family continues to collect …

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The Edible and Medical Weed : Shepard’s Purse

The Edible and Medical Weed : Shepard’s Purse (2 links) Whether you call it a weed or a wild flower. this plant is incredible! Not only does it medicinally stop both external and internal bleeding when used in a tincture. It can also be eaten raw or cooked with it’s most popular food use being …

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