- Big Berkey Review and Q&A (2022)
Clean water is important, and Big Berkey water purification system provides a simple, reliable way to filter water. They are gravity fed, so you don't need power, making them suitable for everyday use or emergencies. In our Big Berkey review, we disc…
- 4 days ago 15 May 22, 11:14pm -
- Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots (with Root Tea Recipes)
Dandelion roots have long history of use as food and medicine. We'll share the best time to dig dandelion roots, tips for preserving them, and dandelion root home remedies. Note: Never harvest dandelion roots from lawns or other areas that have been…
- 8 days ago 11 May 22, 9:02pm -
- 23 Common Sense Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget
There are a lot of different ways to save money on food, and we may have to get creative and use all of them in the years ahead. We’ll share common sense ways to stretch your food budget with smarter shopping, creative sourcing, and thriftier food…
- 12 days ago 7 May 22, 11:00pm -
- Bird Flu Busters – 5 Strategies for a Healthier Flock
We'll share information on bird flu virus symptoms and transmission, plus five strategies for a healthier flock of backyard chickens. In January 2022, the USDA confirmed H5N1 bird flu (avian influenza) in wild birds. Since then, commercial and privat…
- 18 days ago 1 May 22, 4:57pm -
- Growing Asparagus – Planting, Care, and Harvesting
Growing asparagus is a great way to add variety to your garden. As a perennial vegetable, asparagus comes back year after year. With proper care, a patch can last for decades. We’ll share how to grow and harvest asparagus, plus tips to keep your be…
- 19 days ago 30 Apr 22, 10:00pm -
- How to Store Rice Long Term (Over 20 Years!)
Rice is a great item to include in long term food storage, but you can't buy a bag from the store and toss it in the pantry. We'll share how to store rice long term, which rice to store, and answers to some common storage questions. With the rising p…
- 25 days ago 24 Apr 22, 1:17am -
- How Long do Seeds Last? (w/ Printable Seed Viability Charts)
How long do seeds last? The oldest seed that's been grown into a plant is a 2,000 year old date palm, but your garden seeds probably won't last quite that long. We'll share seed viability charts, tips for storing seeds, and how to check germination r…
- 33 days ago 16 Apr 22, 10:22pm -
- How to Store Seeds (for Next Year or Long Term)
Whether you're stocking up to beat rising costs, or saving seeds from your home garden, we'll share how to store seeds long term or short term. How to Store Seeds There are four important factors for good seed storage: Keep the temperature cool – i…
- 33 days ago 16 Apr 22, 9:27pm -
- 5 Lessons from Great Depression Life that Still Make Sense Today
My mom's parents would be referred to as preppers if they were living in today's world, but back in the day, they lived like many country people did. Great Depression life wasn't easy, but their daily choices afforded them more abundance than many, e…
- 39 days ago 10 Apr 22, 3:01pm -
- The Best AA Batteries for Flashlights, Toys, and More
We share information best AA batteries on the market – the longest lasting, best priced, most powerful single use AA batteries – including a table showing which batteries are best for each type of use. Best AA Battery: Energizer AA Ultimate Lithi…
- 40 days ago 9 Apr 22, 10:05pm -