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10/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eat them instead! Those weeds growing in your garden are actually edible (and good for you, too)

Finding several clumps of weeds in your garden can be the most annoying thing for a homesteader. But did you know that some of them are actually edible? (h/t to EcoWatch.com) What looks like clumps of weeds in your garden may be a treasure trove of edible greens. Some weeds belong to the same family […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Professional gardening tips that even newbies can follow

Preppers know that gardening is a lucrative and relaxing hobby, but getting started may seem complicated for newbie gardeners. If you don’t know where to start, here are some tips that can help you set up a well-maintained garden in your yard or on your homestead. (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) 1. Get basic gardening equipment and […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine

Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence, but a certain plant called plantain is anything but a nuisance. Also called Plantago major, plantain is a versatile plant that every prepper needs to know about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Plantain, which is different from the green bananas that are also called plantains, can be found almost anywhere. Plantain has […]

04/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

This often overlooked weed is ideal for delicious soup or tea

Touted as the “Herb Queen of the Spring” by Mother Earth News, stinging nettle is a nutritious and energy-rich favorite of herbalists. Found in most Northern forest regions around the globe during spring, many people regard this wild edible weed as a useless plant. This humble weed, however, has more value than most people think. […]

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