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Starting Seeds Indoors: Germination

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Starting seeds indoors? Really? Already? If you are like me, and still having huge storms at the end of March, it may be hard to remember that it is time to get those seeds started indoors! But believe it or not, it is. Steps for Starting Seeds Indoors: Buy fresh seed-look for the date stamp on packet. Remember that many preppers buy more seed than needed to store. If you … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds Indoors: Germination

Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars | Food Storage

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You may remember a few weeks ago Tammy talked about vacuum sealing mason jars to store fresh nuts that she buys in coops for prepping on a budget. We received a lot of questions about using this method of food storage but have both had a lot going on in our personal lives and haven't had a chance to address them. Imagine how happy I was to see that Lisa Bedford recently … [Read more...] about Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars | Food Storage

Starting Seeds Indoors

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Starting seeds indoors is the first step in learning to grow your own food. Learning how to start a garden from seed is a very important skill in prepping. Food prices are going through the roof as well as the cost of those cute little plants the nursery is starting for you now and will have on sale in a few months.  Why pay for that when you can do it on your own. It's not … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds Indoors