If you’re a prepper, you know that one of the most important things you can do is have a reliable food source for survival. And what better way to ensure a steady supply of food than to grow your own? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of going from prepper seeds to harvest. We’ll cover everything …
How to Deter Pests From Destroying Your Garden
Having a garden and growing your own produce can be very rewarding, but quite often the gardener isn’t the only one admiring the fruits of their labour. Various critters are also looking to score their next high quality meal and with their strong instinct to survive, they can be very determined. So what can you do if wildlife invade your …
Raising Your Own Animals For Meat
Unless you’re a vegetarian or vegan, chances are meat and dairy make up a large portion of your diet. If you are looking to be more self sufficient, you may want to consider raising your own animals for meat. Which animal to raise? Deciding which animal is best for you will depend on a few things such as the size …
The Benefits of Making Your Own Soap
Why would someone want to go to the trouble of making their own soap when they can just go to the store and buy some? There are actually a few reasons why you should consider making the switch from store bought to homemade. Have you noticed that many store brands use words like cleanser and bar rather than the word …
Aquaponics – Where fish and vegetables work together to make great food
Prepping and homesteading is all about getting back to the basics and being self reliant, a huge part of that is having control over your food supply. With a simple Aquaponics system you can have an abundance of healthy organic food (vegetables and fish) year round. So what exactly is Aquaponics? It is the combination of raising fish (aquaculture) and …