Tapping trees to make syrup is an annual late-winter-into-spring tradition for many homesteaders. One of the keys to a successful syruping season is timing, and as is true with many homesteading activities, timing is all about the weather. Nowadays, we ...
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3 ‘Survival Crops’ That Store (Naturally) More Than 1 Year
If you’re growing or foraging your own food for winter storage, there are plenty of options for keeping your family fed in the early days of winter. Many root crops, fruits and greens can keep for a few months cool ...
Read More »How To Make A Survival Bow In The Wilderness
Being placed in a survival situation is an event for which many people simply are not prepared. Skills that may be irrelevant for everyday use – like knowing how to build a fire without matches or purifying water without tablets ...
Read More »11 All-Natural Sweeteners You Can Grow In Your Backyard
Whether you’re watching your health and trying to limit your sugar intake, or you’re an off-gridder trying to live a self-reliant lifestyle — chances are you’re looking for natural, non-toxic alternatives to store-bought sweeteners. There’s quite a variety that you ...
Read More »Natural Remedies For Better Women’s Health
Spring is a fantastic time to gather herbs to make a women’s medicine kit. Collect your herbs from areas which are pristine and contain large stands of plants. Try drying your herbs or make them into tinctures, syrups and herbal ...
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