Author: Chris Thompson

While nothing can defeat axes when splitting wood, packing them for a backpacking or camping trip can be pretty challenging. A hatchet is an exceptional alternative; however, it is limited…

Whether you don’t have time to go shopping or there is a calamity that leaves you on survival mode, rice is one food that you can count on. Rice is…

When most people decide to store sugar, they first think about how to remove oxygen from it. They assume that oxygen moistens it. But that’s not necessary or wise when…

Lighters aren’t just for smokers! It is one of the best handy tools to have anytime and anywhere. From your car to your camping kit, it is a good idea…

You’ve got a lot of options when looking for the best survival stove. A survival or emergency stove is something that you can keep in a bug-out bag for easy…

If you haven’t tasted a salad or smoothie with microgreens, you need to ASAP! One, you’ll love the flavors. Two, the colors are unforgettable. Three, microgreens have so much nutritional…

More people are adding microgreens to their menus for good reasons. These superfoods are flavorful and appealing. Who would have thought that even high-end restaurants would serve these inch-long greens? …

With a wide variety of tastes and textures, homegrown microgreens are definitely great to add to your diet. The best thing about them is that they’re something you can easily…

From its high nutrients to aromatic flavors, microgreens deliver plenty of benefits. They enhance taste and improve texture in different foods, including salad, pasta, pizza, stir fry, wrap, and soup,…

Yes, they are healthy. These micro plants aren’t different from the kale and broccoli on your plate. They are your regular vegetables and herbs but harvested in the germination stage…

Since they started showing up in menus in San Francisco back in the 1980s, microgreens have become more popular among health buffs. In fact, during the 1980s and 90s, the…

More and more people are adopting a more sustainable and self-sufficient way of living—now, more than ever. This trend is not just some fad, but more of a response by…

What is permaculture? Displeased with the environmental destruction all around, ecosystems expert Bill Mollison came up with the concept of permaculture.  This idea was derived from “permanent agriculture” and it’s…

How do you like your mushrooms?  Baked, grilled, roasted, added to stir-fries and soups? That’s how versatile mushrooms are. You know you can get edible mushrooms in a grocery store…

I’ll give you two reasons you should grow these mushrooms. One, shiitake mushrooms are rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins B and D. On top of that, they are low in…

I am always leery of any list that starts off with the word “best.” The reason being is that “best” is a subjective term that may or may not apply…