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Survival Gardening: Growing Your Own Food in Emergencies

February 4, 2025 by Dan

When natural disasters or global crises hit, having a solid food security plan is key. Survival gardening is a practical and empowering way to grow your own food. It lets you cultivate nutritious food in your own backyard. This shift from dependence to self-reliance brings peace of mind. You know you can produce your own …

How to Dig Your Own Well by Hand

November 9, 2024February 25, 2022 by Dan Lockland

For as long as we’ve been around as a species, hand-digging and other manual methods have been used to dig wells. Although mechanized methods are more effective and efficient, they are not always the best option for communities and individuals in dire need of water. If you’re looking for ways to be self-sufficient, it’s ideal …