Creating Food Security Beyond Stockpiling

When you think of food security, stockpiling is often the first thing to come to mind. And there’s nothing wrong with stockpiling food if you have the space and the desire to keep everything organized and rotated. But what if you could stockpile food that you’ve prepared yourself? Food security that doesn’t rely so much on the grocery store, but instead relies on you?

I won’t pretend that it’s not a little intimidating to be solely responsible for keeping food on the table, but it also comes with less worry about chemicals or hidden allergens, as well as an amazing sense of accomplishment, at the very least. At the most, it allows you to worry less about shortages and supply chain issues. Not to mention, no concern over crazy egg prices! Wouldn’t it be great to not even think about those things?

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Garden Planning & Preparation: How to Get Ready for Spring Without Spending a Fortune

Spring is just around the corner, and for homesteaders, that means it’s time to start preparing the garden. But getting ready for the growing season doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, one of the core principles of homesteading is self-sufficiency—using what you already have, working with nature instead of against it, and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

This guide will walk you through the key steps of garden planning and preparation, focusing on low-cost and free methods to get your garden thriving while keeping your budget intact.

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Ensure a Sustainable Food Source for Homestead Survival

As 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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Simple Garden Tasks for January by Garden Zone

Most people think January is the time to daydream about getting out in the garden, but there are a few simple garden tasks for January that you can do to give yourself a headstart on the growing season.

Garden tasks in January can vary based on your USDA Hardiness Zone. But what is a Hardiness Zone? USDA Hardiness Zones are standard by which gardeners all over the country plan their gardens and determine what plants will grow best for them where they live. It is based on the average annual lowest temperature for each region.

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