I’ve had some questions about vertical gardening, and as I’ve shared these with people I know I’ve found an abundance of interest in vertical gardening, but not a lot of knowledge. So it seemed like one more great idea to dig into and share what I find with those I’ve spoken with and others. As […]
Hakuna matata
I’ve written a healthy number of articles about edible plants that can be found in the wild or even in your own garden; so let’s take a break from that and talk edible grubs and bugs. While not pleasant to consider, this knowledge could be a vital necessity if you ever find yourself in an […]
Cistern
I got interested in cisterns as a modern survival and sustainable idea while reading the book Patriots by James Wesley Rawles. In the book, at the wilderness home of the main characters; a well is dug on a hill side with a wind turbine continually drawling a moderate flow of water that slowly fills a […]
Sod House
If you grew up reading stories of the frontiers men and pioneers moving West in the mid 1800s then you are familiar with both sod houses and dugouts; many homes of that date being combinations of the two. Sod style roofs are still used in the western United States to cover large potato silos. […]
Pallet Floor
I saw something similar to this on the Living off the Grid page on Facebook. There are a bunch of sites with good info, but I was a fan of this instructional step by step written by Lee Carroll on SFGate.com; How to Use Wood Pallets to Create a Floor. This is yet again one […]
Mallow (Malva neglecta)
This little weed grows everywhere, and in the US is commonly known as buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow. The plant is an invasive in the United States. The common mallow is part of the family Malvaceae whose plants include cotton, okra and hibiscus. It is an edible plant that has been used […]
DIY Oil Change
Even though it’s an inconvenience, and might not save you that much money; make sure you know how to do the basics. Today I changed my oil; a very simple thing, that surprisingly few people know how to do these days. If you haven’t done it before then try it next time on your own; […]
Cabin Corners
I’ve loved log cabins ever since I got my first set of Lincoln logs; along with a bag of plastic generic cowboys and Indians. Inevitably cabins and forts were built followed by battle, death, and ultimately the destruction of said cabin/fort. I blame my dad for raising me on old western classics. To date I […]
Burdock
Burdock (Arctium lappa) The paragraphs below are taken straight from several locations, references below for additional reading. Who would have thought this rotten weed would be edible? Jon Medium to large-sized plant with big leaves and purplish thistle-like flower heads. The plant is native to the temperate areas of the Eastern Hemisphere; however, it has […]
Sheep
My mother sent this to me and I found it quite interesting; the reference is at the bottom of the Adobe page along with the URL from SurvivoPedia; it’s one of my recommended websites. Reading through this article about raising sheep made me think of my younger years. Historically sheep have been a staple of […]
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