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

23 days ago - edible garden for self-sufficiency. These plants can be conveniently grown in small areas, side-by-side or among other crops to save space. Some of these don't require much sunlight to grow and some can be harvested, pickled or preserved or simply dumped into a root cellar or dark closet without processing and left there until you need them. (Related: Prepper pharmacy: 17 Medicinal plants you can grow indoors year-round.)Potatoes

The potato provides fiber, 45 percent ...

12 Potent ANTICANCER agents found in edible plants

January 30, 2024 -

Hallmark features of cancer include the ability to evade apoptosis (programmed cell death), induce angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow), replicate limitlessly, produce growth signals that are self-sufficient, be insensitive to anti-growth signals, invade nearby tissue and metastasize (spread to another part of the body).

Fortunately, studies show that naturally occurring bioactive compounds from plants, also known as phytochemicals, ...

Food supply tips: How to forage for edible nuts for your survival stockpile

May 03, 2023 -

When SHTF, you can forage for different kinds of nuts to add to your food stockpile. Despite their small size, nuts are great superfoods because they are nutritious and delicious. Nuts are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, protein and other beneficial vitamins. They also have a long shelf life when properly stored. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com)

Below are some easy-to-find nuts you can forage for to secure your food supply.Acorns

Raw acorns are bitter because they ...

10 Medicinal plants you should have in your home garden

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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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arizona passes “Grandpa in the Garden” bill to allow farm composting of DEAD HUMANS into the food supply via biosludge applications

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House Bill 2081 and Senate Bill 1042, together known as the "Grandpa in the Garden" bill, both passed and were signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs on March 29. As such, Arizonans will now have the ability to compost their dead loved ones, allowing their remains to be spread on gardens and farms as "fertilizer."

Sponsored by Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R-Gilbert) and Sen. T.J. Shope (R-Coolidge), the Grandpa in the Garden bill passed in both chambers with little opposition after being ...

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 ...

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

June 29, 2023 - edible gardener, now is the time to ensure you have everything you need once your fruit and vegetable crops begin producing. Stock up on canning supplies and consider using up last year's preserves in the freezer to make room for this year's bounty.Replace your hose

If your hose didn't survive winter or spring, it's definitely time to hook up a new one. Be sure your hose extends to the majority of your property, or check on any in-the-ground irrigation nozzles or sprinkler ...

Essential survival fuel: Freeze-dried organic kale packed with nutrients

18 days ago - edible garden.

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

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

July 26, 2023 -

Any one of these events could affect food security. And when combined, they create a real and growing threat of famine. These events can create a "perfect storm" that can affect many nations, including the United States.

Global famine is inevitable – and the more people prepare for it, the better off everyone will be.Establish your resources

When stockpiling resources for your SHTF plan, the budget is one of the main factors to consider. Even more, one should avoid ...

Growing ginger at home: A guide to cultivating fresh ginger

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Alternatively, you can stock up on its other forms, like dried, powdered or crystallized ginger. (h/t to LoveTheGarden.com)What is ginger?

The most common species of edible ginger is Zingiber officinale. 

Ginger is a root vegetable that grows in Southeast Asia. It is often used in Indian and Asian cuisine and it adds a boost of flavor to various dishes. Ginger root is a versatile ingredient and you can use it fresh, powdered, dried, in oil or added to a juice or smoothie....

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 ...

Dive into the world of berry foraging: Unravel the secrets to spotting and gathering Mother Nature’s sweet treasures

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Berries are a nutritious source of vitamins and minerals. If you don't have a home garden, you can harvest wild berries once you learn how to forage safely. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com)Best berries for foraging

Wild berries are elusive and they only appear for a short period during the summer and fall. If you want to forage wild berries, remember that their period of perfect ripeness moves quickly to a state of over-ripeness, meaning you only have a few weeks of harvesting....

Bill Gates organization partners with biotech company to develop needle-free mRNA vaccine WAFER for taking under the tongue

December 22, 2023 -

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which works with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has partnered with a company called Jurata Thin Film, Inc. (Jurata) to develop a thermostable mRNA (modRNA) vaccine film that a doctor, behaving like a religious priest, will be able to place into the mouth of a patient as a rite of passage into "immunity."

Instead of patients having to continue rolling up their sleeve for a penetrating pharmaceutical injection, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You will eat ze bugs! Switzerland brainwashing kids to eat INSECTS

May 04, 2023 -

In a May 2 report, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recounted an event organized in a middle school in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Students at the school gathered around a table laden with snacks made of insects. They then scooped the bug smorgasbord consisting of spiced mealworms, paprika-dusted crickets and crackers that contained cricket powder.

"It doesn't taste like a bug. It just tastes like what it's seasoned with," said 13-year-old Ana Munoz, who was eating ...