A trotline is nothing more than a fishing line with baited hooks attached to it at intervals by means of branch/drop lines. The branch line is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a swivel, with a hook at the other end. A trotline can be set so it … [Read more...] about Survival fishing: How to make a trotline from paracord
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5 Step Guide to Growing Gorgeous Garlic
I learned some amazing facts about the garlic that you buy at your local grocery store from this article, some are rather disgusting. If the health benefits from garlic alone aren't enough to make you want to grow your own garlic, after reading this article you will … [Read more...] about 5 Step Guide to Growing Gorgeous Garlic
Boiling Times For Safe Drinking Water
Water temperatures at 160° F (70° C) kills all pathogens within 30 minutes and above temperatures 185° F (85° C) kills all pathogens within a few minutes. So the instant water reaches a rolling boil, it has already become safe to drink Remember: Boiled water will not remove … [Read more...] about Boiling Times For Safe Drinking Water
10 Must Have Medicinal Herbs
With all the ill side effects of prescription drugs it's no wonder why the medicinal herb industry is growing at a rate of about 30% annually. For centuries medicinal herbs were all that humans had to cure their ailments, often by using a lot of trial and error. But today we have … [Read more...] about 10 Must Have Medicinal Herbs
15 Benefits of Basil
A world famous culinary herb used in countless gourmet dishes to kick up flavor, texture, and aroma; basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual plant native to India and other Asian tropic regions. It’s most popular in Italian cuisine but is also used in other countries like Thailand, … [Read more...] about 15 Benefits of Basil