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Autumn Olive and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is one of my favorite wild edible berries to forage, but one that I do not recommend planting in your yard or on your farm as it is highly invasive.…
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12 Ways to Save Money by Foraging
With inflation what it is today, most of us are looking for ways to save a buck here and there on food. Since gardening can be a costly endeaver after buying land, topsoil, garden tools,…
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How to grow a Doomsday Garden
If you’re building a survival garden or preparing for a SHTF crisis, you’ll want to focus on crops that are calorie-dense, easy to grow, and reliable. We can never predict the exact moment of an…
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How to Survive a Power Outage
When the lights go out, your safety and comfort depend on how prepared you are. Whether it’s caused by a storm, equipment failure, or rolling blackouts, knowing how to survive a power outage can help…
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How to Build a Home Emergency Kit
How to Build a Home Emergency Kit
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Chickweed Hummus
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a sprawling, delicious highly nutritious plant common in yards and gardens across the United States as well as in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. It is considered food…
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Foraging for Sheep Sorrel
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of the first wild edible plants I learned and began foraging on my own. This small plant is surprisingly tasty, with a pleasant sour burst. You can eat it…
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Blackberries
Berries (are SO expensive at the store! A great way to reduce your reliance on the grocery store and save a ton of money is to harvest wild blackberries. When looking for them , observe…
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Chicken of the Woods
Chicken of the Woods refers to a group of edible mushrooms in the Laetiporus genus, most commonly Laetiporus sulphureus in the eastern U.S. These mushrooms are prized for their meaty texture and flavor that resembles…
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park Adventure
If you’re looking for an easy, quiet vacation with hiking, swimming, mountain biking, boating, fishing, nature tours, a more – look no further! Smith Mountain Lake State Park offers tent sites, RV sites, cabins, boat…
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How to Survive a Flood
How to Survive a Flood Expert Tips from a Former State Floodplain Planner In light of the major flooding events we’ve seen across the country this past year and this recent event in Texas involving…
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