Survival Foraging

Most foragers look for fruits and berries they can eat. But, there are also edible tree leaves which can keep you alive in a worst-case scenario. These take no preparation, and can provide you with enough nutrition to stay alive. Here are seven common tree leaves that you eat. 1. Maple Leaves Maple leaves have a distinct five-lobed shape, making them easy to spot. You can pick maple leaves off the tree itself.  But remember to leave plenty of leaves behind, so you don't damage the tree or stunt its growth. Maple leaves taste bitter. So, you'll want to boil them for at least five minutes. This helps to improve the taste. Additionally, maple leaves make an excellent addition to salads. And some foragers like to eat their maple leaves with a little powdered sugar or syrup. Adding some sweetness to the leaves will make them taste significantly better. 2. Birch Leaves Foraging for birch leaves and eating them is an age-old tradition in many parts of the world. It's something tha...

Plant once, harvest forever. That's the gardener's dream. Especially if you're growing vegetables to eat. In this article, I'll share three easy to grow perennial vegetables that you can grow. These are low maintenance, low effort crops - perfect for a backyard garden. If you're a homesteader, prepper, or just someone who wants high-quality and fresh vegetables - you're going to love these three plants. 1. Globe Artichoke Globe artichokes are a perennial vegetable that keep coming back, year after year.  Artichokes are flavorful, nutrient-rich, and filling. Globe artichokes are also fairly easy to grow. A spot in full sun with plenty of room for the plant is ideal. Also, because these artichokes get big, you'll want to leave plenty of space between each one. Globe artichokes will begin to produce edible buds within two to three years. So you aren't getting an immediate food source with these. But, you can plan ahead and have a regular supply of fresh art...