18 Vintage Homesteading Tools to Search for at Garage Sales

By Fergus Mason

November 29, 2018 07:46

I’ve discovered something that was rather surprising – that the ways we do things today aren’t necessarily the best ways to do them. As we look back in time we see that our ancestors had many ways of doing thing that have been lost to us today. While today’s methods meet today’s needs, they may not be the best ones around. There are many cases where the tools our…

Scientists Find Smelling Rosemary Can Increase Memory By 75%

By KJ Barber

November 27, 2018 08:53

Rosemary has given us many things over the years, from its appealing colorful flowers to the aromatic smells and flavors that enhance so many recipes. However, studies now indicate that the importance of rosemary may go well beyond what we already knew about this common herb.

Scientists who have studied the herb indicate that it can also help enhance a healthier…

The Only 4 Painkillers You Need to Stockpile For SHTF

By Rebecca

November 20, 2018 07:38

When you’re in a SHTF situation, the last thing you need to deal with is pain on top of everything else. From increased activity that most of us aren’t used to—chopping wood, traveling by foot, and tending to a full-scale garden, for starters—to lack of medical treatment if a new injury occurs or an old injury is aggravated, having effective painkillers in your stockpile is a…

5 Unusual Things To Pickle

By KJ Barber

November 16, 2018 10:14

When it comes to pickling we usually think of the classic options, such as cucumbers and peppers. But there is a whole world of pickling available, covering foods most people wouldn’t ever consider – did you ever think of pickling watermelon, apples, corn, or even pork?

Any of these foods, and many more, can be pickled. The art of pickling has been around for ages, because it not only preserves…

What Foods Can You Bury Underground For Winter?

By James Walton

November 15, 2018 08:00

Are you familiar with the term “starving spring”? How about “the hungry gap”? Well, these were two terms that represented the struggles of the average person, pre-convenience foods, to store enough food to sustain themselves and their families.

Winter would come to an end, but there would not be a crop to harvest for months yet. Animals would be sparse, and it would be a…

What Really Happens When You Only Eat Walmart Cans For 30 Days?

By Diane

November 13, 2018 07:21

We started adding significantly to our food stores a few years ago, and now cans from our first large purchase are beginning to expire. I can donate them to my local food pantry, but my husband (Jim) wants to eat them all – nearly 400 cans of food. I do not want to waste food, so we will try to use them all before their expiration date.

We have always preferred…

Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Service, Llewellyn Morris Chilson

By Claude Nelson

November 9, 2018 07:41

This coming Veterans Day the nation will honor the service of the millions of men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Every one of those veterans deserves our respect, but there are some who stand out even in such a distinguished crowd. These are people whose service went above and beyond what was expected of them, and earned them…

How to Make Cheese from Powdered Milk

By Erich

November 8, 2018 08:26

Here’s a recipe I wanted to test out that puts to use the buckets of powdered milk I have stored. Remember, if you are constantly rotating your stored food (especially the 3-month food supply) not only will you greatly reduce the chance of anything going bad, but you’ll actually be learning to use your bulk-stored food and eating what you store — some of the most important rules in food…

If You See This Berry, You May Want To Harvest It

By Diane

November 6, 2018 07:54

I have problems with inflammation, so I am always looking to eat anti-inflammatory superfoods. In recent years, the Goji berry has emerged as a superfood with high concentrations of anti-oxidants. It is reported to have anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-disease properties and a host of benefits for the body systems.

These benefits come at a high price, $12/lb or more. But there…

When Did Independence Become Illegal?

By Homestead Dreamer

November 5, 2018 00:56

Over the last year, I have really started to notice a growing trend. At first, it was a news story here or there, usually talking about someplace far off. The news was disturbing, of course – people being forced to do this or that for violating some rule against what they could do on their land.

Then, I heard a story about a lady in Canada who had her sheep slaughtered by the…

5 Survival Foods Your Grandmother Used To Make

By Fergus Mason

November 2, 2018 08:37

Thanks to modern food processing technology, building up a stock of survival rations is easier than it’s ever been. From cheap tinned goods to tasty dehydrated meals that let you eat well even when you’re living out of a rucksack, modern survival foods make prepping easy.

Even your freezer is a powerful survival tool (as long as you can keep it working).

What do you do if…

How To Make The Most Effective Herbicide

By Giurgi C.

November 1, 2018 07:37

Weeds aren’t just a nuisance if you’re trying to keep your yard tidy and attractive. They can reduce the yield of your crops and even encourage the spread of disease and parasites.

The trouble is, unless you’re talking a very small yard pulling up weeds by hand is just too labor intensive. To control them you need herbicides. Unfortunately many herbicides can be bad for the…