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Container gardening tips for the urban prepper

https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-09-18-container-gardening-tips-for-the-urban-prepper.html

September 18, 2019 -

Even if you have quality soil and a spacious yard, you can still try container gardening. It is a more convenient form of home gardening that can also minimize damage to your plants caused by harsh weather conditions.Modify pots

Before buying a container, check if you can make additional drainage holes. Adding extra holes one to four inches up the sides of the pots allows for adequate drainage that many pots lack.

A container should also be large enough ...

Red Sea attacks have DOUBLED the average cost of container shipping

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-01-24-red-sea-attacks-doubled-average-cost-containers.html

January 24, 2024 -

The primary driver behind this unprecedented increase is the ongoing disruption caused by Houthi attacks on cargo vessels navigating the Red Sea. These attacks, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October, have sent shockwaves throughout global supply chains, resulting in delayed shipments and a substantial escalation in transportation costs.

Data provided by London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants highlights the staggering impact on container shipping ...

Bed Bath & Beyond files $31.7M claim against container shipping line for “brazen price gouging and profiteering” during pandemic supply chain disruptions

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-07-bed-bath-beyond-files-claim-container-lines.html

May 07, 2023 -

Bed Bath & Beyond says that Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) ignored their contracted minimum quantity commitments for cargo and vessel space so they could sell the space to higher-paying customers in what they termed “brazen price gouging and profiteering”. As a result, Bed Bath & Beyond had to find space on the spot market, which is far more expensive.

They say that just 70 percent of their required capacity in 2020 was provided by OOCL. Moreover, they allege that ...

10 Medicinal plants you should have in your home garden

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-12-10-medicinal-plants-to-have-in-garden.html

18 days ago -

These plants or herbs are easy to grow, harvest and use, and are versatile enough to use for other applications. (Related: Prepper medicine: 9 Medicinal herbs to plant in your home garden.)Calendula or marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic (eases cramps), demulcent (soothes and protects irritated or inflamed internal tissue), emmenagogue (stimulates and regulates menstrual flow), emollient (moisturizer) ...

12 Useful medicinal herbs to grow in your home garden

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-07-25-12-useful-medicinal-herbs-grow-home-garden.html

July 25, 2023 -

Below are 12 herbs with many medicinal uses that you can find in the wild or grow in your home garden. (h/t to PrepperFortress.com)Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa is often used as feed for livestock because it is full of nutrients.

Alfalfa is considered the "father of all plants," and its roots can grow 20 to 30 feet deep. It contains a lot of protein for a plant.

Alfalfa contains vitamin K and other essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, copper, folate ...

Homesteading 101: How to start your own medicinal herb garden

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-06-01-homesteading-tips-starting-medicinal-herb-garden.html

June 01, 2023 -

This ensures that when you run out of medicine, you can use herbs and plants from your garden to treat common ailments like a stomachache. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

Here are some beginner-friendly herbs to grow in your garden.Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

You can use calendula externally to soothe rashes, irritated skin and to encourage collagen production.

Rub calendula oil into your skin to soothe and protect healthy skin.

Tips for growing calendula:

You ...

Food Security: The best crops to grow in an edible garden

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-28-best-crops-to-grow-in-edible-garden.html

2 days ago -

Container gardens, grow bag gardens, hydroponic kits, pots on a windowsill and window boxes, vertical gardens and many other innovative and sustainable growing techniques are already being used by city dwellers who simply want to grow their food and get the healthiest, highest-quality crops possible because they know exactly how it was grown. They save plenty of money as well. (Related: Survival tips: How to keep food on the table during a GLOBAL FAMINE.)

Here are ...

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

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-06-26-how-to-start-concrete-block-raised-bed-garden.html

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 ...

Prepper medicine: 9 Medicinal herbs to plant in your home garden

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-04-18-9-medicinal-herbs-to-plant-in-garden.html

April 18, 2023 -

If you grow these herbs in your backyard, you won’t have to go out foraging for hours on end or put your faith in store-bought herbs that have been depleted of their nutrient content, says herbalist Dr. Nicole Apelian.

Here are 9 useful herbs you should have in your home garden:California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

The California poppy contains a variety of plant compounds, including alkaloids (allocryptopine and protopine) and flavone glycosides, which are ...

Salt fermentation: How to turn your garden vegetables into super healthy probiotic foods

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-04-18-turn-garden-vegetables-into-healthy-probiotic-foods.html

April 18, 2023 -

When you make salt-brined pickles or turn cabbages and radishes into kimchi, the salt you use can limit the growth of unwanted microorganisms, protecting your produce from spoilage. At the same time, fermentation allows probiotic microorganisms, such as Lactobacilli acidophilus, to flourish.

Once the fermentation process is done, you can repack fermented vegetables into clean jars and store them in your refrigerator for at least four to five months. Fermented vegetables ...

Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-15-food-freedom-gardening-options-self-sufficient-preppers.html

15 days ago - container gardens are also portable and can be moved around to different locations easily. It can also help prevent diseases and pests that may be present in the soil. (Related: Container gardening tips for the urban prepper.)Raised garden beds

Take your container gardening to the next level through raised bed gardening. This is a form of gardening that is typically with a free-standing box or frame with no top that sits above the ground in a sunny ...

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

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-06-01-lucinda-bailey-health-ranger-maximizing-food-gardens.html

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 ...

9 Ways to feed your chickens for FREE

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-08-09-9-ways-to-feed-chickens-for-free.html

August 09, 2023 -

Here are some ways to feed your chicken for free. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com)Get your chickens to free range

Getting chickens to free range can be a challenge – especially if you consider factors, such as predator risk, disease and the quality of the forage content. Consider these positive aspects of free-ranging chickens:

A way to encourage chickens to free range is to provide them with food and water in different areas of the yard ...

Gardening 101: How to use fertilizer properly for healthy plants with better yields

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-04-05-tips-use-fertilizer-properly-healthy-plants-yields.html

April 05, 2023 -

Just like humans have different dietary needs, different plants usually need more than a bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer. In some cases, 10-10-10 fertilizer can be bad for plants. For example, once fruits and vegetables start flowering, they will need something other than 10-10-10 fertilizer.

If you're new to home gardening, fertilizer selection can be intimidating. But with some research and practice, you will learn which fertilizers your crops will need during the growing ...

Home gardening tips: How to create potting soil for hanging baskets and containers

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-04-23-gardening-tips-create-potting-soil-hanging-baskets.html

April 23, 2023 -

To save money, you can learn how to do this at home using a simple formula. Keep reading to find out how to create potting soil for your home garden. (h/t to OldWorldGardenFarms.com)Getting started with potting soil

A plant’s root system will thrive below the surface if you use quality soil. And when roots thrive, so will your plant.

But what makes potting soil great?

Potting soil needs to be light, with loose, well-draining soil with lots of nutrients.

These ...

Food storage tips: How to protect your food supply from bugs and pests

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-04-10-food-storage-tips-protect-stockpile-bugs-pests.html

April 10, 2023 -

When SHTF, you don't want to bugs or rats to gain access to your food supply. Detailed below are tips that will help keep various pantry pests away. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com)Foods that can attract pests to your pantry

Keep in mind that the foods below can attract pests like bugs and mice to your pantry or storeroom:

How to keep out common bugs that get into food

Common pantry ...

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

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-10-tips-growing-food-for-stockpile-self-sufficient.html

May 10, 2023 - container gardens.

6 Everyday items that you can use to fertilize your home garden.

Sources include:

Brighteon.com

TheGrowNetwork.com

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Survival tips: How to keep food on the table during a GLOBAL FAMINE

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-07-26-keep-food-on-table-during-global-famine.html

July 26, 2023 - container gardening approach to at least provide you with some nutrient-dense alternatives to supplement your diet.

If you're considering homesteading, learn how to create an edible food forest. The point is to take advantage of every square foot of your garden and see if there's an edible alternative that's pleasing to the eye and the palate.Learn food preservation techniques

Anyone who has aggressively planted a vegetable garden or orchard knows the experience ...

Does water expire? A basic guide to storing tap water for survival

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-09-26-basic-guide-storing-tap-water-for-survival.html

September 26, 2023 -

Determine your water needs

Every member of your household (including your pets or livestock, if you have any) will have different needs, which will depend on their age, diet, health, physical condition and the weather. If you tracked every drop, you'd be surprised at how much water each of you consumes a day.

Store one gallon of water per person in your household per day for as many days as utilities could be off during an emergency. A family of five would need 15 gallons ...

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

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-22-growing-own-food-gardening-resources-beginner-intermediate.html

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 ...


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