Homesteading

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Harvesting and Utilizing Wild Grapes

Go hunting for wild grapes. Once you find them, you’ll start seeing the fruit everywhere. And once you’ve had wild grape jam or jelly… you’ll never go back to store-bought grape jelly.

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Sustainable Farming: Raising Quail

If you’re trying to get by and want a self-sufficient meat source, but are limited on space or are trying to do it on the sly so your landlord and neighbors won’t find out, quail is an excellent option.

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Black Gold: Creating Perfect Compost with Kitchen, Yard and Garden Scraps

Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of food waste and yard debris from going to landfills, it provides a wonderful “free” amendment to poor soils, and can even reduce your water use and save you money.

mullein

27 Survival Uses for Common Mullein Besides Cowboy Toilet Paper

As you can see, Common Mullein has many more uses than emergency roadside TP. Take a look…

st johns wort

How to Harvest St. John’s Wort for Medicinal Tinctures

Known for its exhaustive medicinal value, St. John’s Wort is one of the best herbs to add to your herbal medicine cabinet.

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DIY: Grow a Week’s Worth of Livestock Feed For Pennies!

Creating your own fodder system is an economic solution to ensuring your livestock receives a well-rounded diet. This nutrient-dense diet will keep your animals healthier and happier in the process, thus reducing vet bills. Keep these tips in mind and create an ever-growing fodder system for your livestock.

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Sustainable Farming: Expert Advice for Breeding Rabbits

Breeding rabbits isn’t rocket science, but does require special care during this time. This segment of our sustainable farming series details tried and true methods of breeding your doe and how to ensure the kits are delivered healthy.

cucumber

Everything You Need to Know To Grow a Big Crop of Cucumbers

Nothing beats the summer heat like a fresh cucumber from the garden. These sun-loving vegetables are great for first-time gardeners and easy to grow, and these tips can make them even greater!

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Pet Food Alternatives for Long-Term Emergencies

Dogs and cats will have vital parts to play during a long-term emergency and we want them on their A-game! Learn how to store dry pet food and make your own pet to keep our furry friends thriving during a disaster.

10 Brilliant Ways to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer

Although chickens are very adaptable, they still need a little extra TLC during extreme weather.

Regarding the plant kingdom, there’s a fine line between foraging for food and unknowingly causing your own demise.

Botany: The Most Neglected Subject in Survival (and Why You Could Die From Not Understanding It)

Regarding the plant kingdom, there’s a fine line between foraging for food and unknowingly causing your own demise.

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A Green Beret’s Guide To Relocation and Sustainability: “It Will Take Some Serious Planning”

It will take some serious planning and all of the resources you can muster to strategically relocate to a sustainable area for SHTF planning. Consider these tips from a retired Green Beret.

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