A nice way to relieve stress relating to uncertainty for the future is to have an emergency preparedness kit at home. Before you start ordering things you want to make sure you have the knowledge first. There is plenty of free eBooks and it might be worth purchasing some books at part of your kit. Then you can start looking at making sure you have water, fire, shelter, and food. Then after you … [Read more...]

Dill is such an easy plant to grow that there is no excuse for not making it part of your garden. It comes in several varieties, with different uses for each. Some sunlight and lots of water is sufficient to start growing dill from seed. The maturity is reached quickly and multiple harvests are possible. Growing dill can be started inside, while there is still a possibility for frost outside, but … [Read more...]

Spinach is a vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways, stored for a short time or even frozen to be consumed in the future. It is a very underrated food with many nutritional benefits. Rich in minerals and vitamins, it is also a good source of calcium. Spinach can be steamed, blanched or sautéed, and can be a side dish or a main course. When purchased, it should be fresh and bright … [Read more...]

Buying the land and living off the grid is quite popular thing to do nowadays, but there are some important considerations to think about before embarking on this adventure. Determine if the property actually matches your requirements and expectations, and investigate any legal issues you may have to address. Land off the grid will vary in amount of resources it can provide. For sustainability of … [Read more...]

Instead of using expensive vacuum packing systems for food storage, try out a Foodsaver system. You could use the typical bags, but you can also use mason jars, which are handy if you have delicate items to preserve that would be crushed in a bag. You do need to remember to only use good rubber seals and to test them to make sure the seal is good. This canning method can be used for a wide variety … [Read more...]

When you own your own home and have it on a piece of land, no matter how small, you can pretty much do whatever you want to with it. People who are renting and living in an apartment, don't have the option to create what they want to out of their own property. You can build your own garden, for starters, this will help with being able to have access to your own food. Keep a compost bin nearby as … [Read more...]

Harvesting your garden should bring you a sense of joy, but sometimes, the shelf life of that produce is short, and may begin to wither. So, when you harvest your garden, you should bring everything inside immediately, and also store it at temperatures specific to the produce. For certain leafy vegetables, you should wrap them to keep them moist, while other root vegetables should be stored in a … [Read more...]

In the age of COVID-19, it is hard to find healthy foods that are non-perishable. Luckily, pantry staples can be healthy. As you are stocking up on your goods, you'll want to make sure that you are addressing all of the major food groups. The healthiest staples include raw honey, dried beans, powdered milk, canned fish, canned poultry, white rice, canned vegetables, and canned soup. Be careful and … [Read more...]

If you love to garden, but you don't have ample space to grow your plants, there are still options available. Small-space gardening is a growing trend that allows people with a green thumb to fully utilize their limited space to grow plants. You can use vertical growing strategies, like trellising, or staking. Also, you can use succession planting, which makes room for successful plants, while … [Read more...]

Making your own Raspberry Jam is easier than you think. All you need are raspberries, sugar, a pot, and a potato masher. Boil the raspberries in the pan while mashing out their juices. Add the sugar and boil again. Pour the sauce into some kind of jelly glass and put it in the refrigerator. You can leave it there for up to one month if you like. It's not a bad idea to do this in preparation for … [Read more...]