The term "Off Grid" gets tossed around a lot in the homesteading, prepping, and survival communities but the actual definition of it can be a topic that sparks a heated debate. It seems that no one really agrees on the exact definition of "Off Grid" or "Off the Grid," as evidenced by a quick … [Read more...]
What the Heck is a Salmonberry?
For those who don't live in the Pacific Northwest, hearing about salmonberries for the first time can cause some hilarious reactions. Recently, I was posting on Facebook about making salmonberry jam and some of the questions were highly amusing. No, they are not salmon eggs. They are not salmon … [Read more...]
Learning to be an Efficient Canner
You've just come in from the garden and your baskets runneth over with home grown goodness. You may have giggled with delight as you put all the food on the counter or table, snap a few pictures and share with your friends and then...it hits you that the work has only just started. You have some … [Read more...]
Making Snares for Newbies
Being able to snare small game is a skill largely lost to the vast majority of humanity, and it makes sense! There aren't many people who need the skill for their survival, nor do they live in an area where there is anything other than rats and domestic animals around. Even still, making snares is … [Read more...]
Growing Fast Food in the Garden
Though summer has only just begun, when it comes to the growing season, we are nearing the halfway point. The heat is getting more intense and the rows are overflowing with greenery, teasing with their hints of delicious food just waiting to mature. Some are only getting started after seeing their … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Garden Low Maintenance
I often get asked how much time and energy it takes to have my garden. Most are surprised when I tell them that my busiest times are at the beginning and end of the growing season but there isn't much in between. That's not to say that I don't go out there every.single.day because I do! I love … [Read more...]
I’m Never Buying Peanut Butter (or Roasted Nuts) Again!
There have been a few times in our journey to self-reliance when I decide to learn something new and sit back in shock, wondering why everyone doesn't do <whatever I'm learning about>. Making my own peanut butter is one of them. After yesterday, I'm never buying peanut butter or roasted nuts … [Read more...]
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