Assuming that you have taken the possibility of an apocalyptic world event seriously, you've been proactive and set in a large supply of non-perishable food for yourself and your family, possibly enough to sustain yourselves for months. Nonetheless, there are bound to be some conveniences that are not easily stored that will be missed and one such could be butter. The good news is that butter is … [Read more...]
The Single Biggest Mistake Preppers Often Make
To be a prepper, means to take the need to be ready, prepared that is, in the event of a global disaster seriously. That entails having needed supplies and having taken the time to think ahead as to what those needed supplies might be, which means envisioning scenarios and problems and ways that you and your family may go about circumventing and solving them. This is all standard prepper stuff. … [Read more...]
15 Purple Vegetables You Need to Grow in Your Garden
If you're going to grow a garden full of vegetables, one gardener asserts that half the fun is in growing items that are not common-place and easily found at the supermarket. The fun is in trying out varieties of things that will seem odd, colorful, and maybe just plain fun to passers by that get to peruse the visual feast of your garden. That said, what could be more visually inspiring then … [Read more...]
How to Grow More Food with a Custom Planting Schedule
If you commonly wait for the last frost date, specific to where you live, and then go out and plant your entire vegetable garden, you're actually on the same page as many other gardeners, but you don't have to be, nor should you be. It actually is more productive to go ahead and plant some hardier items earlier and plant throughout the season, in a manner known as succession planting. By utilizing … [Read more...]
Using a Greenhouse for Food Self-Sufficiency
Researchers at Purdue are working on a greenhouse conveyor belt system that moves plants around within the greenhouse to ensure consistency and stable growing conditions. Advances in greenhouse technology could help boost the interest among ordinary people in using greenhouses to produce food and mitigate harm to the environment. Greenhouses come in all different shapes and sizes, from small … [Read more...]
Sea Salt Benefits For A Healthy Body And Mind
Salt doesn't just come from the sea - it can come from salt flats as well. Even though salt is processed and bleached, it is still healthy for people, and can improve the body's functions. Off The Grid News lists five ways that salt can help the body: it can improve the immune system, help fight depression, improve the circulation system, help deal with dandruff and lastly, can be used to … [Read more...]
How to Use Flowers for a More Colorful Vegetable Garden
You don't have to give up an area of your landscape for a vegetable garden that looks bland, you can use flowers to spruce it up. Using annuals and spring bulbs produce colors that are pleasing to look at for both humans and beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. The video included in this article will take you through the easy and fun process of creating a beautiful masterpiece in your … [Read more...]
How do You Keep Your Pantry Dry to Prevent Your Food from Spoiling?
Having a pantry is a great way to save money or prepare for a disaster but you could lose your food investment if your pantry has too much moisture. You need to identify the source of the moisture, if it's from the outside you need to seal the entry point. If it comes from the air in the room, there are ways to prevent moisture build up as well. There are also dehumidifiers you can use, whatever … [Read more...]
Curved Pull-out Hamper Drawer
If you have a cabinet with a shorter back and taller front, you might want to consider a bottom drawer pull that is curved to prevent tipping. This tutorial will walk you through the process. You will need plywood and a jigsaw or bandsaw to start. After finishing the build, you can paint it to match your cabinet and follow the installation instructions also found here. You can finish with the … [Read more...]
How to get the most out of the time you put into your garden
Whether you are gardening for the joy it brings you and or the delicious healthy vegetables you grow, you might not be utilizing your time wisely so that you are getting the most out of your experience. You should plan ahead and keep records of what you plant. Be sure the soil is healthy and try something new to plant. Finally, plant some flowers to add a little color to your garden making it … [Read more...]