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02/22/2019 / By Mary Miller

Common weeds that can be used as food and medicine

Weeds might be a nuisance to gardeners, but they can save your life if you know how to use them. When SHTF, you can look for a variety of lowly and common weeds to use as sources of nutrition or as natural remedies. Learn how to survive the wild by identifying these common weeds and using […]

02/13/2019 / By Mary Miller

Learn about these weeds that can be used to treat disease or provide nutrition when things go sour

If you have a garden, you’ve probably encountered some weeds growing in your carefully cultivated space. These commonly undesirable plants are typically seen as a nuisance or a waste of lawn space by both gardeners and non-gardeners alike. However, a prepper with a keen eye might find some beneficial use for these plants. When SHTF, […]

01/31/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Learn to identify these poisonous plants that look edible but could kill you

Foraging is a crucial skill for any prepper. After all, knowing which plants are edible and which ones are poisonous can literally save your life when SHTF and your supplies run out. Keep your prepping skills updated by learning about the 10 poisonous plants included in the list below. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) Belladonna, […]

11/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to safely forage for food when things turn sour

For long-term survival situations, knowing how to forage is important. Foraging needs a good knowledge of the environment and some practice in the wild, but these six tips can help you when foraging: (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Eat only what you know: When looking for food, it’s best to stick with what you know. There are […]

10/28/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Why you should learn about herbs in your area: Wild edibles and medicinal plants can offer food security

Food insecurity caused by drought, war, poverty and high rates of population growth has left around 800 million – or one in nine – people chronically hungry and unable to derive the necessary nutrition from their daily food supply. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explains that since 80 percent of people in the most affected countries […]

01/31/2018 / By Janine Acero

Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t

Preparing for any emergency increases your chances of survival, and knowing how to forage in the wild is one of the most useful skills to have. If you find yourself forced to survive in the woods, it is important to know which plants could be your next meal and which ones could be your last. […]

01/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is it edible? 3 easy steps to determine if you’ve found something edible in the wild

Preppers have a well-rounded set of skills and if they’re stuck in the wilderness, they have the know-how to survive for a couple of weeks or even longer. Do you know how to identify edibles if you’re lost while hiking or camping? Once you’re in a safe zone, triage your needs immediately. Remember the top […]

11/27/2017 / By Vicki Batts

HOGpocalypse taking over Texas with millions of wild pigs… but it’s also easy wild food in a collapse

Wild pig populations in Texas are continuing to expand at a rapid pace. While this may not be the best news for farmers and landowners looking to secure their property, there is an upside to the proliferation of piggies: They are a great source of wild food. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, feral pigs […]

08/08/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Top 10 edible roots to help keep you alive and healthy in a survival situation

When hermit monk Brother Simon reappeared at the farmer Farrin’s market after not being seen for seven years, people thought they were seeing a ghost. After realizing that Brother Simon was, in fact, alive and well, people started asking him how he managed to survive completely off grid. “I used the knowledge of our wilderness […]

06/10/2017 / By Mike Adams

Health Ranger teaches wild foods: Yaupon Holly for “coffee” and Nopal cactus fruit for nutrition

Continuing with our popular series of outdoor videos that teach wild foods and self-reliance, today I’m posting two short videos: Yaupon Holly (the first video below) is the only native plant in North America that’s a natural source of caffeine. It can be used to make a cheap source of “coffee” or tea, especially in […]

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