(Natural News) A home garden is a must-have for any prepper. Even if you live in a small house or apartment, you can grow vegetables and herbs on a window sill or in containers like pots or buckets. With some planning, you can also turn your yard into an edible landscape before SHTF. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) […]

(Natural News) Former paramedic and Drumm Emergency Solutions founder Jake Drumm says that preparing for medical emergencies before SHTF should include more than just buying a ready-made first aid kit. At a self-reliance festival held in Tennessee on June 12, Drumm said that preppers need “to get training, learn how to use the equipment you have and have […]

(Natural News) Salt is a staple in many prepper stockpiles. This versatile item can be used for cooking, cleaning and even first aid. Below are nine reasons to stock up on salt before SHTF. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Salt is an essential survival item During a long-term power outage or other survival scenarios, you can use salt to […]

(Natural News) Dehydration is a great food preservation method for preppers who want to save time on food prep or those who want to maximize the limited space in their pantry or stockpile. If you’re still on the fence about getting a dehydrator, detailed below are 25 reasons to start dehydrating food for your stockpile. (h/t […]

(Natural News) Having a garden on your homestead can help you save money. But you can save more by propagating herbs from cuttings instead of buying seeds. Learning how to propagate herbs can be very useful, especially if it’s hard to get or buy seeds in your area. You can either buy organic herbs from the […]

(Natural News) If you’re a prepper, it’s best to learn different recipes so you can prepare a variety of dishes using the food in your stockpile after SHTF. Below are forgotten recipes from the Great Depression that you can try, especially if you’re frugal and want to make the most of your supplies when disaster […]

(Natural News) Before SHTF, you need to stock up on food and supplies so you and your family can survive a long-term disaster scenario. However, you need to be more careful while stockpiling if you or a family member is lactose intolerant. (h/t to LivingLifeInRuralIowa.com) What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is a sugar in milk that requires […]

(Natural News) Food growing expert Marjory Wildcraft urged the public to start growing their food now to survive the coming food crisis. “It’s imperative that you start growing your own food right now. If you aren’t, you cannot store enough food to get through this crisis. You need to start growing your own food, that […]

(Natural News) Comfrey, or gum plant, is a medicinal herb that can be used as an astringent, anti-inflammatory or anti-rheumatic agent. It can also be used to treat wounds, bites, stings, rashes and other conditions. Not only does it speed up recovery on the surface level, but it also penetrates into the tissues to speed the healing of […]

(Natural News) Being prepared for a possible power grid collapse is a must. The power grid can shut down for an extended period for a variety of reasons, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, mismanagement, sagging lines and high winds. Having a prepper’s mindset is an advantage. Here are 12 things you need to prepare to survive a power […]