News & Articles By Zoey Sky
08/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard
Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]
07/29/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Avoid these common mistakes when growing potatoes
If you cultivate a garden, you know that it can be difficult to gauge the progress of your potatoes. After all, while other crops like pumpkins or tomatoes grow above ground, potatoes grow underground. You won’t know if your potatoes have flourished until it’s time to harvest them. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Gardening mistakes to avoid […]
07/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars
If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do so, consider […]
07/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to locate resources when the grid is down
Aside from keeping your gear maintained and your supplies stocked, you also need to know where to go if your resources run out. This doesn’t mean looting. You just need to teach your loved ones where they can head if your supply gets dangerously low. It’s good to be familiar with every nook and cranny of […]
07/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to repackaging salt for long-term storage
Preppers know that when SHTF, salt is a precious commodity since it has various survival uses. If you don’t have any salt in your stockpile, now’s the time to start storing it long-term. Done correctly, repackaged salt can last for at least several years. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) While salt can be stored in your pantry for some […]
07/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Skills assessment: What you really need to know in case SHTF
It’s never too late to start preparing for a disaster. Listed below are some of the skills that you might need when SHTF. These skills prioritize practical knowledge because money or antiques won’t be of much help in the event of an economic meltdown. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Animal husbandry — This gives preppers “endless amounts of […]
07/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to check if dented canned food is safe to eat
Some people scourge grocery stores for canned food with small dents because they’re sometimes sold for a fraction of the original price, while there are those who don’t buy damaged cans to avoid botulism (food poisoning caused by bacteria). But what do you do if the canned food that’s already in your pantry or stock […]
07/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Purslane and stinging nettle: Two superfood herbs to forage in the spring
Both seasoned preppers and beginners would do well to read up on two versatile superfood herbs – purslane and stinging nettle – that may prove to be great additions to your list of wild edibles to forage in spring. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) First up is purslane (Portulaca), which often grows near cultivated garden plants. This […]
07/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to making dried food without a food dehydrator
Preppers are always willing to try new things, especially when it involves effective ways to prepare food for their stockpile. But what do you if you want to make dried food but you don’t own a food dehydrator? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) If you don’t know someone who owns a food dehydrator or you simply want to […]
07/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Most likely causes of a long-term societal collapse
Not everyone understands the concept of prepping, and some may even wonder what it is exactly that preppers are anticipating. (h/t to OffGridSurvival.com) Even preppers have plans for various scenarios, and not everyone is prepping for the same thing. Do keep in mind that you must always be ready for “localized disasters and crises” that may […]
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