Today’s food for thought: In a true SHTF scenario, gold makes you a target. “Oh but I will keep it hidden” you say. Ok, so how will you purchase anything without it now being known that you have gold? Could get complicated.

Treasure, fundamentally, needs force of arms to defend it. It’s dangerous and tiresome. Knowing that people always want a piece of it and that not all of them will play nice.

On the other hand, skills and knowledge mean that you are more valuable alive than dead. Think about it: Post apocalypse, people with medical training are urgently needed. You will be protected by your community and be regarded as one of the most esteemed members. You can sleep easy, knowing that it’s pretty unlikely that anyone will be plotting to be rid of you. Kings get assassinated. Doctors, seldom….

19 Of The Best Plants To Use In Aquaponics 🙂

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Practically any vegetable that you like can be grown through aquaponics organically - but here are 19 of the best plants to use.

50 Emergency Apps That Turn Your Phone Into A Life-Saving Device ⭐

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Ever thought about doing this? Worth investigating! 🙂

How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar ❤️️

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Useful to know! Full tutorial at the link 🙂

How To Convert A Van Into An Off-Grid Camper In 17 Days ❤️

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Now this is an amazing project! 🙂 Watch the inspiring video to learn how it's done.

Infographic: How To Identify Poison Ivy -

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Essential to know! (Click For Detailed Infographic)

Simple Log Cabin - Built for $500 (No Permit Required): ❤️️

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Proof that you don't need a lot of money to create a small cabin! NOTE; permit requirements will of course depend on your location and intended use.

21 Plants You Should Never Eat Or Touch (seriously!)

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Valuable info! This important tutorial will teach you about some of the most infamous dangerous plants that should always be avoided.

Check Out This Awesome DIY Low-Tech Air Purifier (Save HUNDREDS Of Dollars!) 💸💸

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Check out this awesome "low tech" air purifier that is super easy to make, works amazingly well and will save you a TON of money! 🙂

How To Make A No-Dig Garden Bed ❤️️

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Here's a useful no-talking video tutorial from The Dutch Farmer showing us how to make a no-dig garden bed. Looking at his immaculate veggie plots, it's immediately obvious that we're in good hands. 🙂

Starting A Farm: 7 Tips For Beginners ❤️️

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It's important to plan well and approach the farm as a business rather than as a hobby. Here's an interesting video from the experienced Dutch Farmer, we learn his top 7 tips for starting a farm. 🙂

How To De-Google Your Life:

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"We’re living in the age of surveillance capitalism: The age of excessive data collection and monetization of our actions and behaviors" - Marko Saric

This is a must-read tutorial! Includes a big list of alternatives to various Google services.

EXTREME Off-Grid Living In A 4 Season Tent & Tiny Truck Camper ❤️️

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Here's a very interesting video from Exploring Alternatives about a man who lives full time in a Toyota Tacoma and Big Horn III tent with a woodburning stove. He's survived temperatures down to -24º in that tent!

Is Bamboo The Ultimate Construction Material? ❤️️

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Bamboo has some amazing characteristics that are better than steel, as well as being 100% renewable and super fast growing! Learn more at the link.

The "Back To Eden" Method Of Permaculture Gardening ❤️️

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One of the added benefits of this system is that there is actually much less work involved than with regular garden digging. "Nature doesn't dig, it covers". 🙂

How We Grow, Cure & Store Garlic From Clove To Bulb ❤️️

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This is your garlic 101 for your own garlic production with a ton of tips and facts related to every aspect of growing garlic! 🙂 [watch video]

Sweden Recycles 99% And Makes Money In The Process ❤️️

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One of the commenters on the Youtube video wrote "The whole world needs to learn this" – and I agree! 🙂

How A Kerala Couple Built A Sustainable Mud House and Forest of Their Dreams 🙂

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In this inspiring video a duo of environmentalists share how they managed to plant a 34-acre forest and a build small sustainable mud house from the ground up.

Spectacular Modern CAVE HOUSE Is Man’s Lifelong Dream (this place is incredible)

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Absolutely amazing and inspiring video. ⭐🙂

DIY Composter Tumbler – 55 Gallon Barrel Project:

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The video illustrates the step-by-step process of turning a typical 55-gallon barrel into a simple, functional and hassle-free composter. This is a great way to turn your family’s kitchen scraps into free soil fertilizer for the growing season. 🙂

The Easiest, Most Abundant Edible Plants To Grow In A Garden (Gardening In A Cold Climate): ❤️️

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If you live in relatively cold regions (Western / Northern Europe, Canada, Northern parts of the USA, et al.), here are some fruit and veg that are definitely worth a try! 🙂