The Power of The Bayberry or Tallow Shrub

The genus Myrica contains between 35-50 species of plants that range from shrubs to small trees. The generic name was derived from the Greek word μυρικη (myrike) meaning “fragrance.” It is native to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The height varies...

15 Vegetables You Can Plant In The Fall

The secret to a fall garden is to be thinking about it in the early Spring. Succession planting, companion planting, and timing of a second planting are required for success. For example, you will want to start your turnips when you are harvesting your...

If You Know Someone Who is New to Prepping, Send This to Them

The ranks of preppers ebb and flow, like a tide, depending on how much there is to think about the next possible disaster. There were many people constructing bomb shelters and cabins in the woods during the latter days of the Cold War. When Y2K was...

How to Sharpen Your Ax

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first for sharpening the ax.” This quote, falsely attributed to Abraham Lincoln, is inspirational but scary to anyone new to ax-manship. I get the idea of the quote. But four hours...

Avoid These Prepper Mistakes

As more and more people are now getting into the prepping lifestyle, more and more people are making newbie mistakes that can end up costing them a lot later on. Tune in to see the mistakes that you can easily avoid and how. A lot...

10 Reasons Why You Need to Make Room for the God of Fungi in Your Backyard

The God of Fungi, also known as Reishi mushrooms, boasts a abundance of nutrient-rich compounds and takes up an incredibly limited amount of space to grow. Reishi mushrooms are also known for their possible natural healing powers. In a SHTF situation, when calling 911...