Orange Candle - Survival Tip #3

Economic Collapse Survival Map - Risk Analysis of best area in United St...

YOUR 72 HOUR RED FLAG BEFORE US MARTIAL LAW !!!

Cozy Log Cabin Built For Less Than $500

"Wonderful example of cabin building and craftsmanship from an amateur builder. Who I might add, is no longer an amateur. This build took some time, but you can’t beat it for the price."
Link: Cozy Log Cabin Built For Less Than $500

DIY Seed Starting Kit

"I don’t know who first came up with the idea of recycling plastic produce containers into mini-greenhouses. I suspect it was a ‘Necessity is the Mother of Invention’ kind of thing, and thought up by a number of people in different places. So when I came upon these seed-starting kits while out shopping, I had to chuckle. As tempting as they were, I knew better." ~Gardening Jones
Here's the link: Gardening JonesDIY Seed Starting Kit » Gardening Jones

How to Heat a Small Room for 15 Cents a Day

This is actually a pretty good idea. Here's the link:
How to Heat Your Room for 15 Cents a Day | REALfarmacy.com | Healthy News and Information

Gardening Basics For Beginners (Surviving The Sheep)

Temporary FREE Kindle book on Amazon.com! Link...
Amazon.com: Gardening Basics For Beginners (Surviving The Sheep) eBook: Casey Watkins: Kindle Store

Off-grid, handcrafted life on Oregon farm & workshop

How to make a chicken waterer with nipple drippers..

Powerful Natural Herbs for Flu and Cold Treatment

You can find plenty of herbal cold and flu remedies in the health-food store, or follow these simple recipes to create your own. In either case, have these remedies available in your medicine cabinet so that once the next cold or flu strikes, you will be prepared.

Link:
Powerful Natural Herbs for Flu and Cold Treatment < Herbs | Organic x Benefits

5 Ways that Biochar is Different from Charcoal

5 Ways that Biochar is Different from Charcoal | Soil Reef Blog

"Can I just go buy myself some King’s briquettes and add those to my garden?
Short answer: NO. Emphatically no."

Debbie Biven's Harvest for the Winter

Micro-homesteading in WA with 10K microhome (84 sq ft) in friends' yard

Hidden Secret Passages by Creative Home Engineering

How To Make A Super Secret Safe - For Less Than $3

Larry Hall's Gutter Video Gave Me An Idea!

I recently moved into a new home in Tennessee. The new house has what I call a "Mud Room." It's about the size of a large greenhouse, but does not have enough sunlight to be a REAL greenhouse. Anyway, the summers here are shorter (zone 6b) and I live across the street from a lake, which I won't go into (but it complicates things a little). This means I have to start seeds indoors in March/April, then transplant them outdoors in early June. I was going to use my flood trays to  start the seeds Aquaponically, on floating styrofoam, but I don't like having to wrestle the seedling roots from the plastic slotted net cups, which breaks the roots and sends the plants into a dangerous shock.

I was watching one of Larry Hall's YouTube gardening videos called "How To Build a Self Watering Rain Gutter Grow System," and here's where Larry's idea gave me my idea. He drills holes in the bottom of buckets, for a slotted net cup that goes into the water. Then fills the bucket up with compost and potting mix. Then plants the seeds way up at the top of the bucket where only a few of the roots (larger plants) grow through the net cups. Why couldn't I do the same with my flood trays?

I could place a batch of buckets on the foam, drill right through both the bucket and the foam. Put some supports in the water to hold the foam up, then place the bucket with the net cup attached back down in the hole in the foam. I could use grow lights in the mud room for "sunlight." Then when the weather is right, I can take the buckets outside daily in May so they get used to being outdoors, then in June I can do the transplanting.

This of course, will be an experiment, because I doubt it's ever been done that way before. But it's worth the time and effort to me to see how this turns out. I'll let ya'll know. LUV U Larry!

How To Build A Self Watering Rain Gutter Grow System!

Growing Vegetables in Rain Gutters from Seed to Harvest

Dylan Kent Explains Espalier Fruit Trees

Here is the YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21n4MyjLxjY&list=PL8AD4C7AF24BC291F

"Vertical Gardening for Beginners: Ideas for Growing Beautiful Space-Saving Gardens Indoors and Outdoors" eBook

Amazon.com: Vertical Gardening for Beginners: Ideas for Growing Beautiful Space-Saving Gardens Indoors and Outdoors eBook: Amber Norato: Kindle Store

FREE kindle book, temporary only!

U.S. Farmers to Get $112 Million for GE Starlink Corn Contamination

U.S. Farmers to Get $112 Million for GE Starlink Corn Contamination

This may have happened 10 years ago, but was anything done to keep this from happening again?
"StarLink shows that the biotechnology industry has to worry about more than consumer sentiment," - Thomas Reddick

NAFTA is Underlying Cause of GE Corn Contamination in Mexico

NAFTA is Underlying Cause of GE Corn Contamination in Mexico

Native varieties of corn near Guelatao de Juarez, Oaxaca, where genes from
genetically engineered US corn have been found contaminating the native
corn.

Food Is Medicine: 20 Natural Painkillers in Your Kitchen

Link:
Food Is Medicine: 20 Natural Painkillers in your Kitchen

"It is easy to fall into the pattern of eating fast, convenient, prepared food, especially in our often frenetic lives. But we are not nurturing ourselves by doing so. Our Standard American Diet (it’s SAD, get it?) lacks nutrients and relies heavily on processed foods that include artificial color, additives, flavorings, and chemically-altered fats and sweeteners."

Widow Faces Eviction in Fla. City For ‘Living Off the Grid’

Widow Faces Eviction in Fla. City For ‘Living Off the Grid’ | TheBlaze.com

Oh brother, can you believe this???
“A code enforcement officer came, knocked on the door then posts a placard that says uninhabitable property, do not enter,” Robin said.

How to Cast a Fire Ant Colony with Molten Aluminum

How to Catch A Huge Fish Without a Fishing Pole

Guy Catches A Huge Fish Without Fishing Pole
then watch what he does at the last minute!

Giant Huntsman Spider Now in U.S.

Make sure you kill these!

How to Pull a Car Out of a Frozen Lake

How to Grow Chickens Without Buying them Grain

DIY De-Icer

Recipe for a cheap do-it-yourself de-icer for cars on those cold winter mornings!

Freeze Be Gone - Craft Like This

Growing Simple – The Raised Row Garden Way

"This is part one of our four-part series on how to plant a simple garden using raised row beds. We call it Growing Simple. We take you through the process of how we plan, plant, care and maintain our raised row garden – and how to create your own simple garden in your yard – whether it’s a single raised row for some fresh tomatoes and peppers or a full fledged garden."
Growing Simple – The Raised Row Garden Way | Old World Garden Farms

Barter Goods - What To Stockpile In Case the SHTF

Below is a list of barter goods considered by experts in the survival preparedness world to be vital for a barter currency in a post-long-term disaster world. Remember, as valuable as goods are, skills will also be very valuable; learn to barber, make soap, about herbal medicine, etc.  her is the link:
Barter Goods

How To Make Rope Out of Dead Plants -- with no tools

Excellent instructions with photos and video!
Make rope out of dead plants -- with no tools

Bug Out Bag Checklist

Pretty good article about a beginners list, and an ad for a fully equipped bag...
Bug Out Bag Checklist - SHTF Preparedness

How To Make Your Own Seed Envelopes with Spout!

Here's a link Seed Savers might be interested in...
Seed Envelopes

Fishing Hole Troubleshoot

Fishing Hole Troubleshoot - New Pioneer Magazine

Simple solutions for the five most common farm-pond problems!

Homemade for the Homesteader

Homemade for the Homesteader - New Pioneer Magazine

Unsatisfied with his career, he apprenticed to a traditional Japanese knife and tool making shop, where he spent the next 12 years learning to craft superior quality blades.

Cleaning Large Turtle and Dressing the Turtle Meat

Kerchief the forgotten versatile kit (+playlist)

Water filter, neck warmer, arm sling, poke, ear muff, carrying device, camo, butt pack, signaling device, and many more ideas. Great vid.

Wool Blankets Winter Camping Part 2 (+playlist)

Starts at about 3:50

EAT M E A T !!!

Every day, countless numbers of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help end the violence... eat MEAT!

US corn rejected by China due to GM regulations

US corn rejected by China due to GM regulations｜Economy｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com

China’s quality watchdog announced on Wednesday that the nation has recently rejected 120,643 tonnes of corn imports from the United States which contain unapproved genetically modified content.

Use JotForm To Build A Simple Opt-In Form (And Your Buyers List)

Create your first form for lead generation, for your newsletter, blog, etc. Here's how, using JotForm.com

Soup up Postlets Ads

Create some really nice ads on Postlets (this one is for real estate, but you can tweek it for anything).

Automate Craigslist Prospecting with ifttt

Ever wish you didn't have to constantly be checking CL for an item you're looking for? Set this up and they will be eMailed to YOU!

Winter Gardening

Surely the winter season holds no hope of producing a garden full of healthy plants, right? Wrong! There are several things you can do to extend the time which you can plant a successful garden. The winter even provides some benefits such as natural pest control, which will help your garden reach its maximum potential. In addition, by carefully choosing plants that are durable and frost-resistant you can ensure that they will survive through some undesirable conditions and be ready for harvest in the late fall or even mid-winter.

It’s probably a good idea to sit down and start planning out all of the aspects of your garden on paper, to provide you with a solid blueprint you can reference when it comes time to purchase supplies and start doing the dirty work. The types of plants you choose to grow will affect most of the other decisions you will need to make about your garden, so it is advisable to take care of this first. There are many types of vegetables that will suit your needs for a fall and winter garden. Some of the more popular ones include lettuce, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, onions, spinach, and turnips. All of these vegetables have been known to be frost-resistant, and therefore make perfect candidates for the garden.

Once you’ve decided what types of plants you want, head over to the local nursery to purchase some seed packets of the vegetables you want to grow. Make sure to take a look at the number of days required for them to mature. This information is on the back of the packet.

Once you’ve got the number of days, simply backtrack from the projected date for your region’s first frost, and plant the seeds. Your garden should already be prepared for its new inhabitants. That means replacing the nutrient-depleted soil from your spring garden if necessary. Soil drainage must be excellent in the wintertime. If the water cannot pass through the soil, it will freeze and damage your plant’s roots. If you are concerned about drainage in your garden, adding sand can improve the situation.

When planting the seeds, make sure you are giving the plants more room than you would normally. This will improve air circulation and ensure that fungus and mildew won’t be taking advantage of any dark, damp places you’ve unintentionally created by sticking your plants too close to each other.

Successful gardening in the winter is all about planning and protection. If you’ve chosen plants that are durable and frost-resistant, you’ve already got an advantage. By carefully planning out your garden, you can improve air circulation and prevent harmful fungus or other pests from finding a home with your plants. Basic protective layers will help your plants survive unusually cold, frosty nights. Follow these basic guidelines and you should be able to enjoy your garden all year round!

~Brad Fraser

Bees 101 – And the Bees Were Snuggled All in Their Beds « Extension Master Gardener

Bees 101 – And the Bees Were Snuggled All in Their Beds « Extension Master Gardener
In the cool autumn weather, when the temperatures outside drop into the 50′s, big changes happen in the honeybee hive.  The worker bees stop the Queen’s laying of eggs.  That means, the eggs that have been laid must sustain the hive for the cold winter months...

Free Plans for a Roadside Stand

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/932B7907-8CB5-413E-9000-64BCC1ABAA96/14669/5192RoadsideStand.pdf

Use for selling your home-grown veggies, honey, canned fruit, home-made bread, crafts, flowers, whatever!

High Fiber Recipes for cookies, cakes, and breads.

Hi-Maize High Fiber Recipes for cookies, cakes, and breads.
National Starch has provided these great holiday recipes with a twist. Each delectable treat is tasty and has a good amount of your daily recommended allowance for fiber.

The Art of Gravelling a Driveway

The Art of Gravelling a Driveway
Hey, I live in an old farmhouse 300 feet from the road so the gravel driveway with a grass centre strip is the "traditional" look at Stonehaven. Other than clearing it with the snowblower in the winter and mowing the centre strip in the summer it’s pretty much maintenance-free. But every ten years or so it needs a new "coat" of gravel. It’s fast, it’s cheap and fun to watch.

Can Portable Generators Damage Home Appliances?

Can Portable Generators Damage Home Appliances?
Choosing a portable generator should be pretty easy shouldn’t it?
Uh, NO, actually. Read this to find out why...

Keeping Warm During a Power Outage

Keeping Warm During a Power Outage
It may be just a few isolated locations or it can affect a large area, plunging millions of people into the cold and dark – possibly for several days. And the frequency and impact of extreme weather is expected to get worse in the coming years.

Extreme Weather – 5 Home Protection Tips

Extreme Weather – 5 Home Protection Tips
The 2014 tornado season ramps up in March in the southern US, and gathers momentum as it moves north throughout the spring and early summer – about the time Atlantic hurricanes start setting a course for the North American east coast. Here are some ideas you can work on BEFORE that time hits!