Flax plant – the many uses of the flax plant in the wild
The flax plant is an excellent source of food, natural fibers, and oils. Flax grows to about 4-feet tall and…
Preparing acorns to be a nutritious source of food
Many people are not aware that acorns are edible. Acorns are high in protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, and other…
Easy recipe for healthy, high calorie Survival Food Bars
Here's a treat for survivalists, backpackers, hikers, or anyone else looking for a dense, high-calorie food source that is non-perishable,…
Build a cheap min-greenhouse out of old shelving units
A greenhouse is great for starting off young seedlings or growing plants year-round. By utilizing transparent barriers around the greenhouse…
Eat bugs for survival? The U.N. says it’s a good idea in new promotion for Entomophagy
The U.N. has begun promoting edible insects as a low-fat, high protein food for people, pets, and livestock. According to…
Is human waste OK to use for compost or fertilizer?
Any farmer will tell you that when it comes to efficiently growing food, compost is "black gold". But some fear…
Food in a survival situation – edible plants, animals and rations to survive in the wild
Introduction You can live for several weeks without eating but regardless, food provides life-saving energy...
Using plants as food in the wild – how to find, identify, test, and prepare plants for eating.
Introduction After having solved the problems of finding water, shelter, and animal food, you will...
Using animals as food in the wild.
Introduction One of man’s most urgent requirements is food. In contemplating virtually any hypothetical survival...
Cleaning, cooking, and storing (preserving) wild game in a wilderness survival situation
You must know how to prepare fish and game for cooking, storage, and preservation in a survival situation. Improper cleaning…
Don’t have a fishing pole handy? Here’s how to make items you can use to catch fish in the wild
If water is nearby, fishing can be a very productive means to acquiring meat for your survival diet. If you…
All about animal hunting devices, including a few you can build in the wilderness in a pinch.
There are several killing devices that you can construct to help you obtain small game...
Traps and snares – how to build, bait, and place traps to acquire food in the wild
You can typically acquire more animal food using traps that shooting – and trapping requires much less time and energy…
You can do a lot more with plants than just eating them. Here are a collection of miscellaneous uses for plants.
Plants can be your ally as long as you use them cautiously. Be sure that you know the plant and…
Yam bean – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) The yam bean, commonly known as Jicama (and also known as...
Yam – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Yam (Dioscorea species) These plants are twining, tuberous vines that creep along the ground or...
Wood sorrel – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wood sorrel (Oxalis species) There are over 800 species in the Oxalis family. Wood sorrel...
Wild rose – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild rose (Rosa species) The Wild Rose shrub grows 60 centimeters to 2.5 meters (24...
Wild rice – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild rice (Zizania aquatica) Wild rice (also known as Canada Rice, Indian Rice, Marsh Oats,...
Wild pistachio – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild pistachio (Pistacia species) Wild Pistachio plants can grow as shrubs or trees up to...
Wild onion and garlic – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild onion and garlic (Allium species) Allium cernuum and Allium canadense are examples of the...
Wild grape vine – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild grape vine (Vitis species) The wild grapevine climbs with the aid of “tendrils” on...
Wild gourd or luffa sponge – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild gourd or luffa sponge (Luffa aegyptiaca, Luffa cylindrica) The luffa sponge (also known as...
Wild dock and wild sorrel – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild dock and wild sorrel (Rumex crispus and Rumex acetosella) Wild dock (also known as...
Wild desert gourd or colocynth – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Wild desert gourd or colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis) The wild desert gourd (also known as Bitter...
