A lot of folks, when they hear the word “Organic Farming”, think of an unwashed young person in hemp clothing hoeing a row of Swiss Chard by hand on a commune before heading off to a tasty lunch of an alfalfa grass smoothie. Well, there is nothing wrong with Swiss chard, alfalfa grass, or for …
People raise rabbits for a number of reasons, including for fur, show and food. Less expensive than raising chickens, raising bunnies can turn into a profitable business or side business. If interested in this idea, check out a few tips for raising bun-buns the right way: Getting Started Before doing anything else, ensure it’s legal to …
Are you new to prepping and survival? Perhaps you grew up on a farm and you think you know all there is to know about self-reliance and sustainability? Think again! Throughout the country, preparedness is taking a front seat and prepper events are being hosted to help you learn the basics or sharpen your skills. …
REPTILES AND RADIATION By: Capt. William E. Simpson All Rights Reserved © 2014 This Arizona Mountain Rattlesnake is not the ‘reptile’ to which the article title refers Photo by: Capt. William E. Simpson II © copyright 2014 This is the second article in a series that deals with the question ‘Is it time …
Weeds are bad for our farms and gardens and we should pull them, right? Wrong. Permaculture expert and Secret Garden of Survival author Rick Austin is nationally renowned for his agriculture skills and insights. Austin left the corporate world behind to live off the grid in North Carolina several years back. Rick has traveled across …
Summer is here – finally! I just moved to New Jersey, and even though I was wearing a light jacket today, I can tell that the weather is getting warmer. It’s definitely not the Caribbean, where I lived for three years, but it’s my new home and I am adjusting to it pretty well considering …
Welcome to Part Two of our Bee-Tastic Series! If your love of bees has extended to beekeeping, check out a few amateur tips for maintaining a colony of the little black and yellow insects: Check With Local Ordinances Before doing anything else, check with your local ordinances to ensure beekeeping is legal in your area, …
It is a well-known fact that our homes take energy to order to sustain modern living. We need electricity to complete all sorts of tasks around the house. We use it for powering our televisions, wash machines, kitchen appliances including stoves and dishwashers, vacuums, and computers. Just about everything we do around the house in …
Having a fire in a survival situation is more than important; it can be the difference between life and death. Not only is a fire good for keeping warm and cooking food, but it can scare off wildlife and give you peace of mind and a feeling of companionship. Knowing the basics of getting a …
For first timers, getting a garden started can be challenging. Having a successful garden depends upon a wide variety of factors including what vegetables you decide to plant, where your garden is located, dealing with pests, the time and effort you have to put into your garden, the weather and much more. In addition, there …
