Prepper Books Worth Buying I believe strongly that knowledge is power. We have all heard the prepper’s adage that knowledge is the lightest thing you carry with you. I believe in this strongly enough that daily on our Facebook page I locate and offer you a kindle book that is at that time available for …
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 …
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 …
Off Grid Living and Thriving! The homestead dream has never died for many Americans, Canadians, and Australians as well as folks in other countries across the world. Now off grid living seems to be a bit of a double edged sword. Perhaps seen as a bit easier to do these days then in the past due to all …
Successful Homesteading Everyone has their own version of what it means to be successful. Like my own yours may change as you grow older and wiser. But just what is a successful homesteader? When is your homesteading considered a success? What is the stick used to make that distinction between success or mediocrity? Homestead Dreamer …
Off Grid Cabin Kits I have always dreamed of a little cabin in the woods and off the grid to not only vacation at but to use as a bug out location. You know the dream right? A clean flowing river loaded with fish, lots of elk and deer, no bears, no neighbors, no distractions …
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 …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Amaranth Tutorial What is amaranth? What is it used for? Is it even edible? and Why the heck would I want to store it? Amaranth is indeed a grain. It can be used in many ways like wheat without the concerns of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease issues. It …
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 …
