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1 day ago | 
food.news | Zoey Sky |Belle Carter |Lance Johnson |Jacob Thomas
From shade to snack: How California wild grapes can support your overall well-being
04/23/2025 / By Zoey Sky / Comments
California’s wild grapes (Vitis californica) are a resilient, underappreciated treasure offering both nutritional and cultural value. They are small (1/4-1/2 inch, purple-black when ripe), thrive in coastal woodlands and contrast with domestic grapes in flavor, balancing tanginess, floral notes and a faint bitterness.
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5 days ago | 
disaster.news | Jacob Thomas |KEVIN HUGHES |Zoey Sky |Belle Carter
In episode 3 of “Wartime Homefront Essential Skills,” Marjory Wildcraft and Scott Sexton teach safe foraging for beginners, covering edible plant identification, avoiding poisonous lookalikes and surprising wild foods like pine trees and wild onions. Viewers will learn the “crown berries” hack (edible berries often have a five-pointed crown), and how to use shepherd’s purse to stop bleeding and pine needle tea for sore throats.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | Jacob Thomas |KEVIN HUGHES |Zoey Sky |Belle Carter
In Episode 9 of “Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide,” aired on April 13, Morgan Mitchell emphasized the importance of dispersed, hidden caches (e.g., buried supplies) to avoid reliance on a single location, citing the Viet Cong’s survival tactics.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | KEVIN HUGHES |Jacob Thomas |Zoey Sky |Belle Carter
Reid A. Bryson and Thomas J. Murray argue in “Climates of Hunger” that climate shifts have been a critical yet often overlooked factor in the rise and fall of civilizations. They propose that environmental changes, such as drought, significantly influenced the decline of powerful civilizations like Mycenae. The authors integrate climatological data with historical records to reveal a pattern of climate-induced societal changes.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | Jacob Thomas |Zoey Sky |Belle Carter |Ava Grace
In Episode 8 of “Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide,” aired on April 12, Alex Mitchell recalled how she overcame postpartum depression by rejecting conventional medicine and using iron-boosting herbal tinctures, leading to lasting recovery and energy stabilization. Alex now teaches others to use natural remedies like echinacea and elderberry, reflecting a broader movement questioning modern medicine’s limitations.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | Zoey Sky |Jacob Thomas |Belle Carter |Ava Grace
Prepping alone means total self-reliance, which is empowering but also mentally taxing. Combat isolation by practicing solitude beforehand, staying connected with online prepper communities and focusing on small, achievable goals to avoid burnout. Prioritize nutrient-dense, long-lasting foods and rotate supplies to avoid waste. Store at least two weeks’ worth of water (one gallon/day) and learn multiple purification methods.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | Belle Carter |Jacob Thomas |Zoey Sky |Ava Grace
In “Surviving Cold Weather,” Greg Davenport’s universal approach emphasizes assessing the situation calmly, addressing five critical essentials (personal protection, signaling, sustenance, travel, health) and improvising solutions by analyzing resources and evaluating feasibility.
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1 week ago | 
disaster.news | Jacob Thomas |Belle Carter |Zoey Sky |Ava Grace
In Episode 7 of “Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide,” aired on April 11, Alex Mitchell shared the story of a family in northern Michigan that grows fresh vegetables (carrots, kale, beets) at temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit using a $1,500 hoop house, solar-heated water barrels and lanterns — without electricity. Their method relies on passive solar heating (black water tubes absorbing daytime heat) and frost-proofing (Agribond row covers, kerosene lanterns for supplemental warmth).
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1 week ago | 
newstarget.com | Zoey Sky |Willow Tohi |Ramon Tomey |Belle Carter
When disaster strikes, panic can lead to chaos in various public spaces. Public transport systems can become choke points during emergencies. If a family member is stranded, have a pre-planned meeting point, like a trusted friend's home or a secure location along their route. Bridges and tunnels are natural bottlenecks and can be blocked by authorities or collapse due to structural damage from earthquakes, floods or attacks. Look for smaller, lesser-known bridges or shallow river crossings.
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1 week ago | 
newstarget.com | Zoey Sky |Willow Tohi |Ramon Tomey |Belle Carter
Choose plants that naturally produce more, such as arugula and zucchini. These crops are fast-growing and can be continuously harvested, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce. Start seedlings indoors in late winter or early spring to get a head start. Use season-stretching devices like cold frames and row covers to protect fall crops, allowing you to grow more throughout the year. Avoid straight rows and, instead, stagger plants or use block planting to maximize space efficiency.
