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Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

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According to Survivopedia, gardening can be adapted to nearly any available space – whether you have a rural property with sprawling plots of land or a tiny apartment with just a windowsill and no backyard.Vertical gardening

You can make the most of limited space, such as balconies, patios or small gardens, by growing plants – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – vertically. With the right setup and care, vertical gardens can help create privacy screens, reduce the risk ...

South Carolina poll: Trump leads Haley by 35 points in her own backyard

February 06, 2024 -

The poll, conducted by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates for the pro-Trump MAGA Inc. PAC and published by The Messenger, shows that Trump enjoys a strong 66 percent support among likely South Carolina Republican primary voters, more than doubling the 31 percent of Haley.

The support for Trump is a combination of 59 percent of respondents who will "definitely" vote for him and six percent who "probably" will. Meanwhile, support for Haley comprises seven percent of those who ...

Gardening tips: How to start a concrete block raised bed garden

June 26, 2023 -

If you want to grow different crops in lousy soil, you can do so with a concrete block raised bed garden. (h/t to SurviveDoomsday.com)

Usually, stacks of concrete blocks are associated with building construction sites, not gardens, so it is unusual to see tomato plants sticking out of them.

While the idea of putting a rectangular stack of concrete blocks in your yard sounds like an eyesore, you can make sure they complement your landscaping by planning ahead.

There ...

13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening

June 29, 2023 -

Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools

Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds.

If you keep your tools in good shape, you won't need to replace them as often.

Remove any rust or build-up that might be corroding them. Once the tarnish is removed, add a coat of boiled linseed oil to help stop the oxidation process. For shovels and trowels, you can use a handheld ...

Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners

May 22, 2023 -

Science-backed resources

Your local extension office is one of the best authoritative resources backed by arboretums or botanical gardens and universities. For instance, with a vast network of 250 county Extension offices, 616 Extension agents, and 343 subject-matter specialists, the expertise provided by AgriLife Extension is available to every resident in every Texas county.

When searching for information online, add the word "extension" to your search. The search engine ...

Home gardening tips: How to make the best compost for healthy crops

May 16, 2023 -

But if you don't know what you're doing, you'll sometimes end up with smelly, useless sludge instead of compost.

To avoid this, learn some tips and tricks to produce good compost for your home garden. (h/t to SurvivalJack.com)What you can compost

Start by learning which materials can be safely added to your compost pile.

Avoid the following materials because they will attract pests and produce unpleasant odors:

Here are other materials ...

Scaremongering climate “experts” spread absurd myth that HOME GARDENING is hazardous for the planet

February 02, 2024 -

This research by University of Michigan scientists, which was published in the journal Nature Cities, looked at how much carbon dioxide (CO2) was produced when growing food in different types of urban farms. It found that, on average, a serving of food made from traditional farms creates 0.07 kilogram (kg) of CO2. Meanwhile, the impact on the environment is almost five times higher at 0.34kg per portion for individual city gardens, as per the study.

The paper's first ...

Gardening tips: 12 Non-toxic ways to get rid of weeds in your driveway

May 23, 2023 -

Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and they can take over almost anywhere, including your driveway. If you want to keep your driveway free of weeds, here are some non-toxic methods to try. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com)

While store-bought weed killers are effective, they aren't safe to use if you have pets, livestock or young children around who could be exposed to the many harmful chemicals in them.

Below are several options to try if you are looking for a safe ...

Home gardening basics: 11 Fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in 2 months or less

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Doing so ensures that come spring, if the frost doesn't recede enough to grow crops, you will still have food in your stockpile. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com)

To maximize your time and effort, here are some fast-growing vegetables that you can harvest within 20 to 60 days after planting.Vegetables you can harvest within 20-30 days

Here are some of the vegetables you can harvest within 20-30 days:

Green onions

Green onions are a fast-growing spring vegetable ...

Food supply 101: How to grow food for your stockpile and be more self-sufficient

May 10, 2023 -

Who is Marjory Wildcraft?

Marjory Wildcraft is known as the female leader of the Survival and Preparedness movement.

In 2009, she founded The Grow Network, a community of like-minded individuals who valued modern self-sufficient living.

Wildcraft has a DVD series called Grow Your Own Groceries, which has over a half million copies in use by homesteaders, foodies, preppers, universities and missionary organizations worldwide.

She spends her free time experimenting ...

Carbon credits, as pushed by Elon Musk, could stop people from growing their own food

February 20, 2024 -

New research out of the University of Michigan alleges that home-grown food, as opposed to store-bought industrial food, produces five times more carbon emissions. It concludes by basically warning that private gardens are a threat to the environment.

Billionaire electric vehicle (EV) guru Elon Musk, by the way, is pushing this same kind of nonsense. In a February 3 post to X, Musk wrote that "The only action needed to solve climate change is is [sic] a carbon tax" ...

Marjory Wildcraft and Mike Adams discuss how growing your own food can help you survive an ENGINEERED FAMINE

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Over the last two years, more than 150 sabotage incidents of food facilities, distribution hubs, meatpacking plants and others have been recorded. The recent wildfires in Texas that impacted cattle and meat supply also attest to this.

This engineered famine is also happening in Europe. Dutch farmers have pushed back against these attempts to control food through regulations that are putting them out of business and bankrupting them. Farmers in other countries are also pushing ...

Texas Ready’s Lucinda Bailey and the Health Ranger discuss how to MAXIMIZE food garden production when it matters most

June 01, 2023 -

Bailey is an expert in food production yields, who wants to teach people how to get the most out of their gardens. Adams said gardening isn't just about seeds. but also about knowing how to turn those seeds into edible food in the most efficient way possible. Bailey's company, which is based in the Lone Star State, provides not only seed collections but also training.

According to the Natural News and Brighteon.com founder, growing vegetables as a hobby will become a key ...

Globalists will use carbon controls to stop you from growing your own food

February 04, 2024 -

(Article by Brandon Smith republished from Alt-Market.us)

Whitmer used covid as an opportunity to institute some bizarre limitations on the public, including a mandate barring larger stores from selling seeds and garden supplies to customers. “If you’re not buying food or medicine or other essential items, you should not be going to the store,” Whitmer said when announcing her order. The leftist governor was fine with purchases of lottery tickets and liquor, but not ...

How organic farming practices preserve biodiversity in the natural world while growing healthy abundant food

May 29, 2023 -

Scientists at the Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to research on organic farming, note that organic farming practices enrich the soil, allowing it to hold more air and water and supplying crops with a steady release of nutrients while also hosting a robust population of beneficial microorganisms that play important roles in plant health.

Here are some organic farming practices that help preserve the biodiversity of the natural world while, at the same time, allowing ...

Marjory Wildcraft: People need to urgently learn to GROW THEIR OWN FOOD as America is collapsing into a wartime homefront

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- Marjory Wildcraft emphasizes the importance of growing one's own food due to potential disruptions in America's food supply.

- The Health Ranger Mike Adams highlights recent incidents of sabotage on food facilities and distribution hubs, suggesting a possible attack on the country's food supply.

- Wildcraft compares the situation to historical events like the starvation of Native Americans after buffalo herds were killed and current events in the European Union where farmers ...

SPY IN THE SKY: NYPD will use surveillance drones to monitor private Labor Day parties this weekend

September 01, 2023 -

In a press conference, NYPD Assistant Commissioner Kaz Daughtry explained: “If a caller states there’s a large crowd, a large party in a backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up and go check on the party.”

The idea is to send drones over people’s yards to check out barbecues and other parties that neighbors have complained about to determine whether it is worth sending officers in. Daughtry said it is a way to use their resources more efficiently.

The ...

A self-sufficient legacy: 12 Useful prepping skills to teach the next generation

July 12, 2023 -

Instead of just letting them waste time on their smartphones and computers, teaching children useful skills can help them grow up into self-sufficient adults.

As a prepper, think about your life and list the practical prepping and survival skills you’ve learned as you got older. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

These useful prepping skills can help your children become independent preppers before SHTF:Animal husbandry

If you have experience caring for livestock, ...

6 Tips to keep bugs away when you’re outdoors

July 12, 2023 -

While some bugs are beneficial, many of them can spread diseases. It's also really annoying when they leave itchy bite marks all over your arms and legs.

Follow the tips below to learn how to deal with bugs outdoors. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)Learn about insect habits

One of the best ways to make the most of your outdoor time is to educate yourself on when bugs are most active. This may depend on where you live, but you can plan some of your outdoor activities when ...