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Milk thistle is one of the best-known herbal remedies, discovered about 2,000 years ago. It is one of those rare...

Plant oils have been present in human cuisine since the beginning of time. At first, humans probably used animal fat,...

Making clarified butter is a relatively simple process. But, if you haven’t ever worked with clarified butter, you might be...

We may be in the heat of summer, but wintertime isn’t all that far away. Before we know it, we’ll...

It is easy to save seeds from one year to the next if you know what you are doing. Every...

As the temperatures start to drop and colder months are approaching, you might be wondering when the first bout of...

Fishing is a very enjoyable hobby and a great way to spend time outside with family and friends. But when...

Editor’s note: This article was written by one of our readers, Ornela Freimane. The title of the article is How...

When you think of potted meat you probably think of Armor. Ritz cracks and that weird gelatin on top might...

Knowing how to make a rope is one of the basic skills that everyone needs to survive in the wilderness...

Are you a fan of Spam?  No, not the junk email kind…the meaty canned mix that’s been around since WW2,...

If you find poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on your property, you need to act quickly, but with caution. If you...

Common mallows are annual plants, and sometimes it seems they can be found anywhere, while on other days, they’re nowhere...

Have you ever wondered what the structure of your garden soil is? It would help when making decisions on what...

Seed tapes were created for gardeners, amateur and veteran alike, who struggle with keeping seeds and seedlings in organized rows...

Plantain is an amazing plant likely found in your garden. We are not talking about that greenish type of banana...

Birds chirping, grass turning green, people gathering outside, moods seem to be lifting...all signs point to it being spring! Oh,...

Do you suffer from back pain and headaches caused by muscle tension? When the body undergoes stress, whether it’s from...

If you like  cabbage and want better gut health, you’re in luck. Sauerkraut is not only tasty, and very inexpensive,...

I wanted to share this bean and rice survival soup recipe, because it’s an inexpensive and easy one to prep,...

Whether you are looking for a long-term food storage solution to become self-sufficient, save money, or want an abundance of...

I wanted to find an easy and practical recipe for a survival bar that would reach an impressive 3,000 calories....

There’s nothing more important than keeping your home and family safe from intruders. While you can get a professional surveillance...

Living on a homestead is a dream life for many folks. The only thing that could make owning your very...

In a way, I’ve always had a fascination with “bulletproof vests” ever since I first heard of them as a...

There are many ways to trap pigeons or birds, but this is the most efficient and ingenious way to do...

It’s easy to focus on the major needs when talking about survival. Food, water, fire and a few other things...

Perennial plants either live through the winter and produce again the next year, or they can die each winter and...

If you make bacon, especially in large amounts, you might have grown tired of dumping all the grease that comes...

Much has been said and written about the benefits of the moringa tree, especially its leaves.  Whether the leaves are...