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How To Plant Bare-Rooted Fruit Trees
Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.As a child I grew up in a house named The Orchard and although the land had long since been sold off several large apple trees remained which gave us a...
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Beekeeping for Beginners
Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.Editors Note: I saw this brief primer on Beekeeping over at the Ready Store Blog. It is a good introduction into a fascinating and rewarding hobby. If you...
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1881 Cyclopedia Explains Composting Methods and Benefits
Written by Linda Holliday on The Prepper Journal.When garden composting caught on in the early 1980s, I thought back to my mother sending us kids to the garden every night to bury the day’s apple...
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Let’s Bring Back Victory Gardens
Written by Linda Holliday on The Prepper Journal.As the U.S. government begins scaling back its Food Stamp Program, I wonder how 48 million recipients (almost 1 of every 6 Americans) are being advised...
View ArticleSeven Tips for a Smart and Healthy Victory Garden
Written by Lauren Hill on The Prepper Journal.During the difficult days of World War II, victory gardens became popular symbols of frugal living and self-reliance. As the nation’s resources became...
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The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds – Infographic
Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.Raised garden beds are one option for providing a source of fresh food to your family that are preferred by some people for a lot of very valid reasons. Some...
View ArticleGuerrilla Gardening for Survival
Written by Bobcat-Prepper on The Prepper Journal.Editors Note: The following article has been generously contributed to our community by Bobcat-Prepper. The phrase “guerrilla gardening” was first used...
View ArticleEssential Garden Tools for the Beginning Prepper
Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.3/5 (24) Editor’s Note: This post has been generously contributed by Caitlyn Robinson. It’s not a secret that self-reliance plays an essential role...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Starvation On A Budget
Written by Bobcat-Prepper on The Prepper Journal.4.47/5 (103) Editor’s Note: This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Bobcat-Prepper. When is the last time you missed a meal? I...
View ArticleFour Lessons Learned from This Summer’s Guerrilla Gardening
Written by Bobcat-Prepper on The Prepper Journal.3.92/5 (61) Editor’s Note: This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Bobcat-Prepper. Great gardens that grow heaps of high-calorie...
View Article8 Easy Garden Hacks
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. It’s something that’s going to come as a shock for those who don’t practice ahead of time, no matter how many tricks get applied. However, we can save...
View ArticleConventional Guides to Crop Rotation
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. Plants with really good, healthy soil can fight off a lot of diseases and overcome leaf damage from pests without problems. However, even when we start...
View ArticleCrop Rotation Solutions for Small Spaces
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. In small-space gardens, especially those with limited full sun in the first place, we sometimes feel like we have no choices. It doesn’t have to be that...
View ArticleUnderstanding Seed Types and Their Importance
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. Maybe we’re stuck in a rut because of the things we read about seeds, and maybe aren't really and truly understanding seed types and some of the terms...
View ArticleSowing Concepts & Planting Styles
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. Regardless of scale, maximizing our production is something we all strive for. There are some terms and sowing concepts we may see but not really...
View ArticleSHTF Survival Options – Indoor Gardening
Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal. If you have a south-facing window, or better yet, a sun-room, indoor gardening can be the solution. Where window space is limited, you’ll have to...
View ArticleHow to Procure and Test Seeds
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. Gardening starts with the very seeds we plant, so I’d like to look at two of the seed sources we see in the preparedness fold, and how to test seeds to...
View ArticleTracking and Separating Seeds for Success
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. Both tracking seeds and their results and separating seeds in storage can help limit some of the pains and aggravations of gardening. The post Tracking...
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Gardening During Disasters
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. 4.46/5 (65) Coping with Challenges – Growing in Drought & Short Seasons It can be frustrating to plant a garden and watch it fail. It can be mean...
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Planning Your Homestead Orchard: Benefits of Dwarf Trees
Written by R. Ann Parris on The Prepper Journal. 4.6/5 (93) Dwarf Trees – When Less is More We spend a lot of time looking at annual crops and gardens, but perennials have their places. When it comes...
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