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During WWI and WWII, nearly every home had a vegetable garden. In fact, it was almost unpatriotic not to have...

It seems as if the beginning and ending of prepping is stockpiling food. I say that because that’s how almost...

The best state for homesteading depends on many things and may not be the same for everyone. Every state has...

The threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) hasn’t gone away, just because President Trump managed to get North Korea to the...

There are many reasons why certain plants should not be planted together. Sometimes it is a matter of height. For...

We all know the importance of keeping plenty of food on hand to get us through a crisis. Stockpiling food...

With all of the ridiculous new regulations, coddling, and societal mores that seem to be the norm these days, it’s...

Let’s face it, prepping can be expensive. That one problem has kept a lot of people from prepping through the...

I love prepping. I love being self-sufficient enough to produce most of what I need on a daily basis, and...

Looking at the state of the world today, with all its threats to our society and way of life, it’s...

When I was a child, I didn’t stay indoors much. I used to play with other kids in my neighborhood...

I’ve discovered something that was rather surprising - that the ways we do things today aren’t necessarily the best ways...

We started adding significantly to our food stores a few years ago, and now cans from our first large purchase...

Over the last year, I have really started to notice a growing trend. At first, it was a news story...

Numerous studies have already been conducted regarding the medicinal properties of moringa, and it has been found to be beneficial...

Editor's Note: Roland has been part of our small community - here at ask a prepper - for a long...

If you’re like most preppers you probably have a pretty wide assortment of food stashed away. My own supply contains...

Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas...

This is a field guide to the most common plants found throughout the United States. When traveling outside of the...

Amish Markets are America’s hidden treasures, scattered thinly across several - but not all - of the states. Many of...

I have some long-term food supplies put away, but I wanted to put together a 30-plus day supply for my...

Modern antibiotics are lifesavers. Without them, a simple cold can quickly turn into a deadly pneumonia, an infection in a...

We’ve had a lot to say about the EMP threat on this site, and if you’ve been keeping up with...

Suicides exploded during the great depression. The stats are pretty alarming. They state that in 1928 22 people per 100,000...

Moringa has been called the “Miracle Tree” and for good reason. It’s one of the top superfoods out there on...

Practically any item you use on a regular basis today will become highly sought after in a survival situation. Petroleum-based...

Having broadcasted in the prepping market for 7 years and written in it for nearly 5 it is clear to...

Seeds are an essential item for any long-term survival plan. Stockpiling food is a great idea and everyone should do...

Those of us who are part of the prepping and survival community tend to look down our noses at the...

In the early days of prepping, nuclear war was the danger most people were concerned about. That’s easy to understand;...