Tag: foraging

Learn the Art of Herbalism

Learn the Art of Herbalism Herbalism is an ancient art. Practiced by all cultures. It’s becoming a lost art. Now days that art has become a science monopolized by big pharma. It used to be that the herbalist could tell by the smell, taste, or texture of their product what it could do for their …

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Why You Need A Camouflaged Edible Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why You Need A Camouflaged Edible Garden Gardening is one of the first lines of defense against many SHTF events. If the event destroys your current year’s harvest, then you fall back to your stock pile and prepare your garden for the longer term shortages that follow every major …

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Growing, Harvesting And Preserving Echinacea

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing, Harvesting And Preserving Echinacea Echinacea is one of my favorite herbal remedies! I always have several bottles on hand. But in a long term SHTF scenario that could not only run out quickly but be impossible to replace via retail outlets. Knowing how to grow, harvest, preserve and …

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Six Survival Uses For Animal Bones

Six Survival Uses For Animal Bones As most of you know, I am a stanch advocate of using every bit of any creature you hunt. The animal’s life was taken for your benefit and that sacrifice should be honored. So whether it is bones from your hunt or bone that you happen upon in your …

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Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF

Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF

Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF The first understanding both the public and a prepper need to be clear on is the difference between looting and scavenging. Looting involves taking things from others whether it be public or private property during or after a SHTF event that are for use in today’s world. Expensive …

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Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard

Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard Post SHTF when there may not be accessibility to much needed medication this knowledge will be invaluable. What you need could be as close as your backyard. For Post SHTF only! Even then it is a remedy that I recommend you not use without professional medical advice …

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Introducing the Ravean All Weather Heated Jacket – Updated

This jacket is hot! Pun intended. 🙂 If you live in a cold weather zone you know how important heating up your vehicle can be. Now you can heat your jacket as well!

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POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items

POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items

POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items   Pre-SHTF I can only assume you will all act with honor and not use this information for entry into any property that is not your own. These are for POST SHTF use only. But you can bet those that wish to abscond with your property already know …

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10 Useful Plants to Look For When Foraging for Food

10 Useful Plants to Look For When Foraging for Food No matter what season nature can provide. Foraging is a way of life in some cultures and a back up source of food in others. In most western countries we grow those plants we think of as food sources. Neat gardens with neat rows of …

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Common Vitamin Deficiencies: Recognizing and Resolving

Common Vitamin Deficiencies: Recognizing and Resolving We don’t always eat to live. I know that sounds odd, but it’s true. We eat because we are hungry but don’t always look at the foods we eat as fuel that breaks down to service our bodies. This means the different vitamins and minerals work toward the benefit …

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