We share quackgrass identification tips, how to use it, and how to get rid of quackgrass where it's not wanted.
Sage & Honey Cough Syrup is so simple and effective that I think everyone should make some. Did you know that honey works better than regular cough syrup?
These medicinal herbs are natural painkillers. They aren't as strong as morphine, but they can at least make the pain more tolerable.
Learn how to identify and use common wild edible weeds that might be growing in your backyard with this eBook: Wildcrafting Weeds: 20 Easy to Forage Edible and Medicinal Weeds.
Each and every part of the wonderful, widespread and edible cattail plant (Typha latifolia.) has its use, depending on the season, but today we will talk about the roots. I use the roots in a several ways--boiling and scraping for "mashed...
Winter foraging may seem difficult, but there are actually quite a few things that you may find. Learn about what to forage in winter!
Many trees provide nutrition, medicine, and firewood. But which tree is the best? We answer this by examining several trees and ranking them.
If you're preparing for a long-term emergency, you'll want to stockpile foods that can last up to 30 years. Here are 30 to choose from.
Harvesting and using horseradish for both culinary and medicinal purposes is a quick and easy process that also keeps the plant from taking over the garden.
This rainwater harvesting system is amazing. It holds about 11,500 pounds of water and can provide enough water for a small family.
Spring is a great time for foraging! Learn what to forage in spring with this list of 20 edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Spring foraging is fun!
There are many trees with ingredients for natural remedies. Here are 20 edible and medicinal trees and how to use them.
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
In an emergency situation, even the most everyday items become extremely valuable. It’s very important to know what to do in such situations and how to use these things to save your life.Bright Side tells about 11 things you should know in a critical situation.
You can take care of many ailments by stocking ingredients in an herbal medicine chest. Use them to make healing salves, poultices, and oils.
Part 5 in our Go-to Herbal Medicine Kit series. by Kat Yorba Today we continue on with our series with looking at “Bleeding.” We will discuss the herb Agrimony and Yarrow. Make an Herbal Compress…
Cattails are an often overlooked survival food. These nutrient-rich wild edibles grow throughout the United States and are easy to find.
Wwant to know how to get rid of varicose veins at home? This post has lots of great tips, including exercises and yoga poses for fast relief.
Foraging for edible wild plants is an invaluable skill for preppers as survival will often depend on eating what's available.
These seven medicinal herbs also benefit your natural dye garden. Grow your natural dye with these medicinal herbs.
Step by step recipe of how you can make pine needle tea.
Stomach cancer is a silent and slowly developing disease which is often fatal and difficult to treat once it reaches the advanced stages…
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
These 5 herbs that thrive indoors will make long winters seem shorter, and boring meals much more exciting. Even if you don't have a lot of space indoors, these 5 herbs just don't need much except for sun! So before you begin this, make sure you have a south facing window that will receive 4-5 hours of sun every day, otherwise they may not be too happy! Over the years, we've experimented with different plants and herbs, and finally found that these 5 herbs were simply the ones that thrived best indoors! Like I said, plenty of sun is needed,
Nutritious and flavorful wild weed pesto can be served over fish, chicken or pasta -- and is amazing with goat cheese to top flatbreads!
Herbal Plant Photographs for plant identification from Living Awareness Institute.
Whether you are planting a survival garden out of necessity, preparedness, or simply to become more self reliant, you will appreciate the feeling of security it provides! Learn which plants to select for long term food supplies, nutrition and herbal remedies as well as how to design your garden for sustainability.
Overlooked yet crucial, the right OTC medications can mean the difference in a crisis. Don't let ignorance be your downfall. Stock wisely, stay prepared.
Many trees provide nutrition, medicine, and firewood. But which tree is the best? We answer this by examining several trees and ranking them.
Want to know how to make cool paracord projects? We picked 36 of our favorite ideas for you to try out. Check out the list here!
If you could only grow one food as part of your emergency preps, which one would it be? If you ask me, it would most assuredly be this.
Using herbs and plants for medicinal use is nothing new. Native Americans used them for thousands of years.
