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04/08/2020 / By Zoey Sky

From seed to sprout: How to care for your sprouts the right way

Home gardening is a beneficial practice, but it’s not always feasible for those who live in small apartments or people who are too busy to tend full-sized gardens. If you want to grow plants that can survive with minimal supervision, try sprouting. Choosing your sprouts Seeds that you can sprout include beans, grains or nuts. Never use seeds […]

03/29/2020 / By Zoey Sky

More people are starting home gardens to address possible FOOD SHORTAGES due to the coronavirus pandemic

While the rest of the country is panic buying because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who have taken up home gardening and prepping aren’t too worried about possible food shortages. After all, if you have a home garden, you can harvest vegetables in your backyard. Now’s the time to start a home garden Because of […]

03/21/2020 / By Zoey Sky

How to start a simple garden that can feed a family of 2 to 4

In these troubled times, preppers can rely on their stockpile of supplies and a survival garden in their backyard or homestead. But if you’re not a prepper and you’re worried about your family’s future amid the coronavirus outbreak, learning how to start a vegetable garden is one way to address your fears of running out […]

11/01/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Why home gardening and food preservation is the best form of food insurance

Home gardening is a crucial part of any prepper’s life. Having a garden in your backyard ensures that you have access to fresh produce during “quiet” times and, most importantly, after SHTF. Learning about food preservation also teaches you the skills you need to save and preserve excess fruits and vegetables from your garden. Don’t […]

10/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The truth behind organic gardening: 5 Common myths DEBUNKED

A lot of preppers have home gardens because they want to be self-sufficient while others grow organic food to ensure that it remains GMO- and pesticide-free. If you’re reluctant to start a home garden because growing organic produce seems more expensive, read on to learn more about common organic gardening myths and why starting a […]

09/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Container gardening tips for the urban prepper

Ideally, a home garden should be spacious, with enough room for different plants. But if you live in an apartment without a backyard or if your soil is rocky or sandy, you can still grow various plants through container gardening. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Even if you have quality soil and a spacious yard, you can still try container […]

06/26/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Natural weed control: 9 Herbicide-free tricks

As a good prepper, keeping your garden soil weed-free ensures that your crops grow healthy and strong. If you don’t want to use pesticides with harmful chemicals, you can protect your plants using natural weed-killing methods like mulching or vinegar. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) The natural methods detailed below can prevent weeds from taking over your garden. […]

05/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Urban garden tips: Making the most of your patio or balcony space

Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t start your own garden. If you’re living in an apartment, you can cultivate fruits, herbs, and vegetables that can thrive in pots right in your balcony or patio. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Before you start planting, confirm that your apartment building or condo allows residents to start gardening. By growing […]

05/25/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries

Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]

05/02/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Home gardening tips for preppers: Don’t plant these 18 flowers, fruits and vegetables together

Before you plant anything in your home garden, you need to plan where you’re going to place your crops to ensure that they grow well. This is crucial since certain fruit-bearing plants and vegetables shouldn’t be planted together. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Plant incompatibility basics Sometimes, plants with different heights don’t grow well together, like tomatoes and […]

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