There are quite a few good reasons to grow elderberry; those range from the many medicinal benefits to the culinary delights such as elderberry syrup, jams, and it is even…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. Editor’s Note: Special Contribution by Donna “All good things are wild and free.” – Henry David Thoreau 1. Purslane…
Kohlrabi is a highly prized plant in home gardens and hales from Germany where the name means turnip cabbage. In fact, you can think of Kohlrabi as odd cabbages with…
As a preparedness-minded person, it’s easy to get tunnel vision on bug-out bags, stored food, solar panels, and all the other supplies we stock to help us feel like we’re…
Do you have an aloe vera plant sitting on your kitchen window sill or on your patio? If you do, it is likely you use it for when you burn…
While a survival watch may seem like a quaint idea, you need to think about how tough it actually might be out in the bush or during a SHTF situation….
Where I live in California, the growing season is generally from mid-March until Mid-October. This has more to do with the intensity of the light which shifts around the fall…
If you are paying attention to “trends”, you may have noticed that Apple Cider Vinegar is quickly becoming a “trending” home remedy, even though it has been a staple home…
Activated charcoal or carbon has a lot of valuable uses for preppers. From treating poisonings to making black drawing salve and treating skin conditions, this post will show you why…
A lot of things change once you get pregnant and prepping should be one of those things. You’ll need to be prepared if there’s a possibility you or your wife…
Introduction to Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) Pokeweed is a perennial plant that grows commonly throughout roughly the eastern half of the United States, but is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United…
What are essential oils anyway? They are simply natural aromatic compounds that have been extracted from bark, seeds, stems, roots, resins and flowers (aerial parts) of plants. We’ve all experienced…
History of Garlic Garlic (Allium sativum) originated someplace in Central Asia and has since spread and diversified throughout the world. So what’s so special about garlic? We all know about…
When skin is exposed directly to dry heat you can be certain that it will let you know. Burns are one of the most common injuries sustained in the household,…
“For people who wish to harvest, process and use their own herbal medicine, I can think of no better introduction than the dandelion.” Gregory L. Tilford, herbalist There are already…
When people think of edible plants, trees and bark are probably not very high on the list of what comes to mind. Sure, using bark as a major food source…