Storing wheat grains and wondering what to do with them? Wheat Berry Salads will change the way you think about stored grain forever. Wheat Berry Salad with Melon & Feta* Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Salad Ingredients 3 Tbs extra...

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Common Name: Turmeric Family: Zingiberaceae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Haridra, Aushadhi, Gouri, and Kanchani Parts Used: Rhizomes and tuber

Native Region: Southern Asia

Geographic Distribution: China, Bengal & Java, can be grown in pots...

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas last week resulting in record rains and devastating floods across a large portion of eastern Texas. 50 counties have reported flooding, over 30,000 people are reported in shelters, 300,000 people were left without electricity...

This year’s National Preparedness Month’s (NPM) focus is on planning for disasters. The theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” All of us can and should take action to prepare. Training courses help us to help the first responders by knowing what to do when...

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. Our moon will pass directly between the sun and earth, completely...

People who prepare are actually better off than those who don’t prepare.  Here are 23 reasons why: Self-Defense: It’s no surprise that preppers are ready to keep their families safe. Having self-protection skills are a plus. Leadership: Every crisis needs a leader....

Botanical Name: Origanum marjorana Common Name: Marjoram, lovage Family: Labiatae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Marwa Parts Used: Leaves & flowers Native Region: Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Turkey, Asia Geographic Distribution: It is grown widely in Europe, USA,...

Bill Harris - First Care Providers Another one of my favorite lessons from Prepper World Summit 4 was presented by Bill Harris. His training program, “First There, First Care™” empowers students to CARE™ for friends, family and community during those times when EMS...

We were introduced to leeks on a trip to western Ireland when our chef shared her recipe for mushroom soup. We had never grown them until recently. In March, we purchased a small Bonnie pot containing leeks. When I got ready to plant them, I realized the pot probably...

When chemical company, Monsanto, introduced a broad-leaf and grass killing herbicide in 1974, most farmers thought it was a great idea. If you have ever tried growing a garden in regular soil, you will be amazed how quickly whatever you planted becomes totally...