In simple terms, Hydroponics is growing plants without the use of soil. Hydroponics focuses on providing plants with all of the nutrients they need through a water and mineral solution. In many cases hydroponics allows greater control over the growth of your plants and frequently results in faster growing healthier crops. So What is Hydroponics?…
Is it safe to use a portable gas stove or camping stove indoors? Yes, It is safe to use some portable gas stoves indoors. If you consider the fact that many homes use either propane or natural gas stoves it is evident that gas alone does not make portable stoves dangerous. However, care should be…
Should onions be stored with potatoes? No Onions and Potatoes should not be stored together. While there is some debate of the effects of ethylene, a naturally occurring gas produced by certain fruits and vegetables, on potatoes and onions what is obvious is that by being stored together their sprouting and decay is hastened. Potatoes…
Why Store Potatoes in a Root Cellar? Storing potatoes in a root cellar provides ideal conditions for long term storage. Most potatoes will store best in a cool dark place. They prefer temperatures of around 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Since the ground temperature at depths of 15 to 20 feet matches this it makes…
How Do You Prepare For a Power Outage? Any emergency can pose stress on the unprepared. By maintaining your calm you are better able to adapt to the situation. Preplanning is also critical for maintaining your calm. This is why you should have a plan in place for how you are going to deal with…
When considering prepping one of the first things that comes to mind is what will you do in a power outage. The simplest answer to that is to purchase a generator capable of providing the power. Generators are also used on construction sites when traditional power sources are not available. While noise is not…
Mason Jars the King of Food Storage Nearly every prepper, homesteader or Southern Tea Drinker has mason jars around their home. These are perfect for canning foods, arts and crafts and even cooking cakes in. However, when it comes to storing frozen foods people tend to shy away from mason jars. This stems from the…
How long does Bottled Water Last? Bottled water that is free from contaminants when it is stored does not have an expiration date. This is reinforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who do not require expiration dates on bottled water in the US. However, many sources recommend a two year shelf life…
Cast Iron A Southern Tradition and a Mainstay of Pioneers While in ages past cast iron cookware could be found in nearly every kitchen in all parts of the country, they always seemed to hold a special place in southern kitchens and pioneer cooking. Sadly though, it seems in today’s time that the traditional cast…