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
Survival Skills
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
Char Cloth What Is It and How Do I make It
Most people know it as char cloth but it is also called "charpaper". Char cloth is made using vegetable fiber and the most common fiber used is cotton but it can also be made from linen and jute. The process to covert the cloth to carbon form is called "pyrolysis", which … [Read more...] about Char Cloth What Is It and How Do I make It
Cooking During a Crisis: Some Basics
Cooking: The Basics As a Prepper, you may think you have bigger things to worry about. You are concerned about a terrorist attack on your city, or a 10.0 magnitude earthquake, a super volcano or an armed invasion by another country. In your mind, there are literally dozens of … [Read more...] about Cooking During a Crisis: Some Basics
Smoking Meats It is Just a Matter of Time
Temperature and time is crucial to ensure your meat comes out perfect regardless of the cut you use. Traditionally meats are smoked at temperatures ranging from 185ᵒF (85ᵒC) to 300ᵒF (148.8ᵒC). The temperature is sometimes increased near the end of the cooking process. What … [Read more...] about Smoking Meats It is Just a Matter of Time