During deer season, I hunt with my sons Matt and Zach in an area that encompasses tens of thousands of acres of bottomland hardwood forest.…
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Making Biltong at Home
Biltong is a cured meat made from red meat like beef and game. Traditional Biltong originated in South Africa, though the Dutch may have brought…
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How to harvest Black Walnuts
Black Walnuts (Juglans nigra) are native to the eastern United States. They can be found from Southern Ontario to Northern Florida, from Texas to South…
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Beekeeping for Beginners: Dos and Don’ts
If you’ve been thinking about beekeeping as a source of food and barter, you’re not the only one. Beekeeping is gaining interest among preppers and…
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How to stay warm without power
The romance of a brisk fall evening quickly fades when a storm causes the power to go out, and you’re left scrambling to stay warm.…
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How to Handwash Clothing
One part of life which I used to take for granted was the ability to do laundry whenever I wanted. No clean clothes? No problem!…
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Benefits of Community Gardens Are More Than You Think
Growing a garden offers so many benefits to the gardener, and their family. Everyone knows this, but when community gardens are started, the number of…
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How Much Land Do You Need to Be Self Sufficient?
You don’t need dozens of acres to become self sufficient. Through careful planning, selection and land use, you can grow delicious vegetables, herbs and fruit, and…
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