You finally decided it was time to get serious about preparedness, so buying a quality backpack was your first step. You have it home and are wondering what now, it appears to have a lot of space, and yet seems small when you consider what you may need to pack in it. What you … [Read more...] about Bug Out Bags for Beginners
Survival
Build Your Own Survival Kit or Buy One Already Packaged?
There are plenty of options when it comes to picking up a survival kit, a kit that supposedly has all the latest and greatest survival gear all in one place. "Grab and go" was one advertisement, "buy now and never be caught in a survival situation again" was another marketing … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Survival Kit or Buy One Already Packaged?
Yarrow and Its Many Medicinal Properties
Achillea millefolium or common yarrow "Millefolium" literally means a thousand leaves and it is said that its name, Achillea, is derived from Achilles the Greek hero of the Trojan wars. Myth has that it was given to him by a Greek God to carry into battle to help treat battle … [Read more...] about Yarrow and Its Many Medicinal Properties
Six Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Nothing is more annoying than a pesky mosquito, especially when your trying to get work done in your garden. Did you know there are certain plants you can grow that are natural mosquito deterrents? So instead of covering up with a long sleeve shirt on a hot day or applying … [Read more...] about Six Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Tomatoes: Yes, It is Almost Time for Planting
In some areas of the country, the last frost may be behind you and if it is, you can now transplant outside any tomato plants that you started indoors. Ensure you know with a reasonable amount of certainly when the last frost date is in your area. Want to know when to plant in … [Read more...] about Tomatoes: Yes, It is Almost Time for Planting