by PrepperProject | Jul 25, 2014
Ponds. They’re mosquito-ridden little green pools of algae-infested slop water… if managed poorly. But even if they ARE managed poorly, they’re still an asset for the thoughtful prepper. I have three old hot tubs that serve as small ponds on my homestead. I’ve also...
by PrepperProject | Jul 22, 2014
It’s amazing how learning to wild forage opens your eyes to a whole new world beneath your feet. It’s like plants that I’ve never seen in my life are suddenly all around me, and I’m constantly learning of their uses and medicinal value. This past April I noticed that...
by PrepperProject | Jul 17, 2014
BERRIES ARE TOTALLY LIKE AWESOME HEALTHY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!! At least that’s what we hear from the medical establishment. And unlike their advice on saturated fat (which is actually good for you), whole grains (which are actually bad for you) and vaccinations (which are...
by PrepperProject | Jul 16, 2014
When people think about “living off the land” or “growing all their own food,” they usually think about growing plants like grains or potatoes. Maybe they imagine keeping some cattle, or perhaps planting a rolling pecan plantation. I’m sure cayenne peppers rarely make...
by PrepperProject | Jul 13, 2014
I’ve liked knives ever since I was a kid. I’m not a knife collector, per se, or a true knife aficionado. I don’t have expensive blades in cases, swords on the walls or a subscription to Blade Magazine. (Though now that I check out their website… NO… must… resist…)...
by PrepperProject | Jul 9, 2014
As I work on turning this one acre homestead into a self-sustaining Garden of Eden, I have two requirements for every single plant I consider putting in the ground: they must be either edible or medicinal. Preferably both. Why? Because frankly I don’t have money or...
by PrepperProject | Jul 3, 2014
SHTF and the grid falls. There are no emergency services and everyone is on their own. Chaos is breaking out all over as society starts to crumble. A very real and possible scenario for a system that is already beginning to show signs of failing. It could happen at...
by PrepperProject | Jul 1, 2014
Complete self-sufficiency. That was a goal of mine for some years until I realized I simply don’t have the money, the time or the land to pull it off. Unless you’re willing to weave your own clothing or live a nomadic lifestyle, complete self-sufficiency is likely a...
by PrepperProject | Jun 25, 2014
Here is a video I shot, “walking” you around a few parts of my property and pointing out the 7 different ways I would have starved to death, if the SHTF already and I had been forced to feed my family from my garden. Hopefully by sharing this it’ll help you avoid some...
by PrepperProject | Jun 23, 2014
You were out for a walk in the woods and while returning to your campsite you discover that your duck hunting partner has burned himself on the campfire. You find him laying on the ground crying in pain. It is just you and him out there and the nearest doctor (or...
by PrepperProject | Jun 20, 2014
How many roots do Americans eat on a regular basis? I can think of a few: potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots and beets. Beyond those, you might occasionally use leeks, turnips, rutabagas or parsnips. If you have a yuppie grocery store, you might even...
