(Natural News) Canning is one of the most popular methods for preserving food. However, canning extra food may not always be possible, which is why you need some alternatives. Here are three alternative methods of food preservation: (h/t: Survivopedia.com) Fermenting Fermentation is a traditional way of preserving food, like fresh produce and dairy, all around […]

(Natural News) With their honking noise and territorial behavior, geese may not be every homesteader’s cup of tea. However, both seasoned and novice homesteaders should consider adding geese to their poultry, as these birds offer so much more than their infamous noise. For one thing, geese have long had a reputation of being self-sufficient poultry. Leave them […]

(Natural News) An abundant garden will ultimately attract many kinds of animals, most of which will be unwelcome pests such as insects and small mammals that can strip your garden clean and destroy everything you worked so hard for. Protect your garden by studying and trying to learn as much as you can about the type […]

(Natural News) Tree collard greens are a superfood that can grow all-year round and they can reach to at least eight to 12-feet tall. The leaves of this plant look and taste like the outside leaves of a cabbage, but they don’t form a “head” like the latter. Once the plants are at least four […]

(Natural News) To be stranded in the wilderness is probably one of the worst things that could happen to anyone. It’s easily conceivable that you’ll go around in circles looking for the nearest settlement, all the while running out of strength and food. But the wilderness isn’t so barren after all – we know plants […]

(Natural News) Prescribed medications can be expensive, and there are times when they are not readily available. This is why more people are rediscovering the importance and benefits of natural remedies, such as herbs. Not only are they easy to grow, but they are also good ingredients both for culinary and medicinal purposes. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) 7 perennial […]

(Natural News) Traditional Chinese healers call this weed “Pu Huang” and prescribe it to patients who have bleeding problems. This can range anywhere from spitting out blood to having blood in the urine or stool to bleeding from the uterus. Most people take the herb dried and are therefore unable to realize that the powerful […]

(Natural News) Nothing says “survival” quite like the pokeweed. The shockingly beautiful plant, with its deep purple berries, is a favorite among unsuspecting children who crush the fruit and smear it on their faces. Unfortunately, pokeweed is one of the deadliest plants to touch and eat. Almost all parts of the weed are poisonous and […]

(Natural News) If you find yourself forced to survive in the woods, it is important to know which plants are safe to forage. Reggie Bennett from the Mountain Shepherd Survival School shares his knowledge on how to identify the poisonous plants from the edible ones. “There are so many plants out here that can do you in […]

(Natural News) Self-sufficiency is important for preppers. After all, when SHTF, preppers will simply bug in or bug out with the necessary gear and supplies while the rest of the populace runs around panicking. To maintain this habit of self-reliance, most preppers cultivate various vegetables in their gardens. Some even have fruit trees on their property, ensuring […]