(Natural News) Growing plants in a container is a common practice for urban residents, such as those living in apartments. It is also a good way to grow vegetation, as the containers can be brought indoors during the colder weather and left outdoors during spring. Lettuce, a cool-season crop, develops best in cool but not […]

(Natural News) A carefully tended garden can make any home look more appealing. But preppers know that the best way to keep your homestead both beautiful and SHTF-ready is by maintaining a survival garden with an edible landscape. This ensures good operation security (OPSEC) and maximizes the time and effort you spend on your garden […]

(Natural News) When disaster strikes, large numbers of people are going to bug-out of cities and other densely populated areas. Many preppers will make their way to cabins and other hideouts in sparsely populated and secluded areas. While this is not a bad idea for preppers that have homesteads to go to, not every prepper […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a rewarding hobby, but it can use up a lot of water. Conserve water by using eco-friendly products like a water-saving hose nozzle. (h/t to Learn.Eartheasy.com) Applying strategies like mulching, maintaining healthy soil and watering at night can help reduce the water you use for your home garden. Alternatively, you […]

(Natural News) Different survival situations require different preps and emergency plans. If you’re living in the city and you’re planning to bug out, your response may vary depending on your location, your skills and tools, and your main plan of action. Think carefully before you bug out when SHTF in your city. Unlike the countryside, […]

(Natural News) For a homesteader, a garden does more than add beauty to your property. When SHTF, your garden can provide fresh produce so you can keep your family healthy and well-fed. But maintaining a garden means you also need to know natural and effective ways to protect your plants from garden pests. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Why […]

(Natural News) Urban preppers face a unique set of challenges compared to preppers in rural areas. But this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to prep in the city. If you’re an urban prepper, you need to be creative so you can find ways to get ready before SHTF in a smaller home or apartment. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a beneficial hobby, but if you want to protect your plants naturally, you need to learn some gardening hacks. For instance, if your garden is infested with squash beetles, you can use self-rising flour to get rid of the pesky bugs. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) What are squash beetles? Squash beetles, also […]

(Natural News) It’s convenient to grow herbs and vegetables if you have a spacious backyard or homestead. But those who want to grow herbs in their apartments can opt for container gardens. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Container gardening tips Here are some things to consider when choosing a container in which to grow your herbs: Use […]

(Natural News) For most people, living in the city has many advantages. Not only do you have access to many dining and entertainment options, but you can also potentially be within the proximity of your workplace. However, one thing you wouldn’t get from living in a big city is easy access to natural resources. While you can go […]