Survival Knowledge

If someone tells you to put striker matches in potted plants to help them grow, you might think it’s a...

While Chapstick might be one of the most common items on the market, it can be co opted for a...

The ability to propagate plants from cuttings is a valuable skill, especially if seeds are scarce. It is an easy...

Farm auctions are one of my favorite places to search for prepping tools and survival gear. I frequently hit yard...

The Three Sisters Garden plan has seen a resurgence in popularity across the country thanks to the tried and true...

Probably the first thing any of us will notice in a post-disaster scenario is the lack of electrical power. The...

If you eat bacon and sausage regularly, you will probably start accumulating leftover bacon grease. Bacon fat is a handy...

Living on a homestead is a dream life for many folks. The only thing that could make owning your very...

Has Monsanto been sneaking into your garden and onto your dinner plate? Keeping the biotech giant and its competitors out...

During WWI and WWII, growing vegetables was a must. Nearly every home had a vegetable garden. In fact, it was...

Communism hit center stage with the Russian revolution, as first Vladimir Lenin and then Joseph Stalin remade Russia into the...

Companion planting can not only help your growing plants thrive, but deter pest infestations that can greatly diminish your harvest...

The best state for homesteading depends on many things and may not be the same for everyone. Every state has...

Nobody likes to be bugged; at least, nobody I know likes to be. Yet we live in a world where...

It’s easy to focus on the major needs when talking about survival. Food, water, fire and a few other things...

We’ve all heard the news stories about seeds found in ancient tombs that germinated when planted; yet the seeds you...

My husband, Chuck, and I have always wanted to start homesteading. After thinking about it for a while, we decided...

When you’re in for some turbulent weather, do you head to the store with a list entitled, “Food for Power...

A good many of you probably took one look at my title and said “What?’ You’re probably sure you read...

There are many reasons why certain plants should not be planted together. Sometimes it is a matter of height. For...

These are the top five herbs that I recommend for joint pain. There are many others that work equally well....

Canning bacon is an easy option for storing your bacon for up to a decade and beyond. I’m not talking...

Cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be embarrassing and uncomfortable...even painful at times. Walking around with...

There are many reasons to check for gold on your property. If you live in a gold mining area you...

Some gardeners are sad to see the colder months come as winter approaches, because they feel as though they have...

It seemed like no matter what I went to the doctor for as a child, I received an antibiotic. This...

I guess every generation has had plenty to say – not much of it good – about the ones that...

Granny was a farmer. She and Papa had a small farm and grew most of their food. They purchased flour,...

Survival livestock comes in a variety of breeds, types, and sizes. What you decide to raise to continue putting meat...

Keeping your feet warm is important to long-term foot health. As we get older, my husband and I have noticed...