Growing herbs can be a rewarding and straightforward endeavor, especially when done organically. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your existing herb garden, planning is crucial for success. In this guide, I’ll combine practical advice on planning your herb garden with tips on growing herbs organically, ensuring you have the healthiest and most productive garden possible.
As we move into Week 7 of our Baby Steps to Self-Sufficiency series, we’re continuing to build on the foundational skills and supplies that will help you and your family become more resilient and prepared for whatever comes your way. This week, we’re focusing on both essential food and water supplies as well as a crucial aspect of emergency preparedness: communication.
Welcome to the beginner’s guide to growing herbs! Whether you’re new to gardening or just looking to expand your green thumb, growing your own herbs is an excellent way to start. Not only does it bring fresh flavors to your kitchen, but it also offers numerous benefits that can enrich your life in unexpected ways.
Life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect, and if 2024 has shown us anything, it’s that uncertainty can become the norm overnight. Whether it’s the ongoing social and political unrest, the rising cost of living, or natural disasters that seem to be occurring with alarming frequency, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add to that the growing sense of cruelty in the world, and you might find yourself spiraling into doubt and anxiety.
But there’s still room for hope, even in these uncertain times. I believe that with the right mindset and practical actions, you can keep the flame of hope burning brightly. Here are three ways I stay hopeful, grounded, and ready for whatever may come my way.
Cooking and preserving food can help you save time and money and can also be a fun and enjoyable hobby. Whether you’re heating shelf-stable meals or cooking fresh produce, having the right methods and equipment can make all the difference.
Have you given much thought to keeping your food stored safely in case of an emergency? Probably not. However, food is one of the most important things to have in any survival situation, so knowing how to store it correctly is critical.
In our modern lives, we can get food easily from grocery stores, drive-thrus, or sit-down restaurants. However, in a survival situation, you’ll need a reliable stockpile of food and a sustainable food source that can last you a long time. You’ll also want to stock this food up in advance to avoid the rush of shoppers at grocery stores buying up everything in the initial moments of a survival event.
In our journey towards self-sufficiency, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the importance of basic first aid knowledge. Whether you’re dealing with minor injuries or facing a situation where professional medical help is not immediately available, being prepared can make all the difference.
Have you given much thought to personal hygiene during a disaster situation? If you think back to the great toilet paper shortage of 2020, you may think about it more than previous generations, but there’s more to consider than just TP. After this week’s shopping list, we’ll take a more in-depth look at the topic.
Do you know how to use a compass for survival? I’ll admit, at first, I didn’t know much about using one. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to learn, so we’ll talk a bit about how to use one after this week’s shopping list.
A person holding a compass: Free Stock photos by Vecteezy
Continue readingAs a homesteader, it’s wise to build up varied and sustainable food sources for use year after year. While stockpiling food has its advantages, always having a renewable food source makes you more prepared for long-term emergencies.
Homesteading is an increasingly popular survival prep method, where people purchase large (and not so large) properties to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. It’s not unusual for some people to go so far as to completely escape the grid, becoming self-sufficient. This has always been my goal, but it’s not for everyone and certainly not easy to achieve. But you can build a sustainable food source now, even if you haven’t created your ideal homestead.
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