Many, many years ago, close-knit communities would spend hours together in the course of a year sharing from their own experiences what worked and what didn't when it came to gardening and farming. Much of that old-time, best gardening advice and ... Read More
Mushroom Cultivation & Foraging
I love to hunt wild mushrooms in the summer and fall in Northwest Indiana. I usually go out in June through October for Pheasantback (Dryads Saddle), Oyster, Sheepshead (Maitake), Puffballs, Chicken of the Woods, and Boletes. I like having fresh ... Read More
Survial Mom DIY: Make Pure Beeswax from Honeycomb
This year I began a beehive, but didn't get to harvest any honey for myself. The bee population outgrew their home and I lost half my bees. The remaining ones only produced enough honey for themselves, so I will have to wait until next year. I was ... Read More
Survival Mom DIY: Making Apple Cider Vinegar At Home
I really love having fresh, raw, organic apple cider vinegar at home for all of its health benefits. If it can help me stay away from doctors offices or hospitals, I"ll take it. I want to avoid the Superbugs that live in those places. (I won't even ... Read More
Beekeeping For Beginners
For some time, I've been wanting to start a beehive. I really enjoy the local honey and use it in many recipes. I also use it medicinally for soothing a sore throat and applying over cuts and scrapes. So, in preparation for this new venture, I joined ... Read More
Food Storage Grains: An inexpensive calorie with lots of versatility
Grains are a fantastic staple for any food storage pantry. Food storage grains provide a variety of nutrients and are typically one of the least expensive calories you can purchase (after sugar and drink mixes). Yet, many people I’ve worked with ... Read More
February Skill of the Month: Switch from store-bought to homemade
If you are a hard-core prepper or survivalist, you may be wondering why our first 2 Skills of the Month aren't all about ways to stock up on food, reload ammo, or tan hides. Why did I choose Getting Organized and now, Switch from Store-Bought to ... Read More
