Live in a small space but want to increase food security?
Prepping in an apartment or small home has its challenges. But through a combination of canning, dehydrating, stocking up on food from your local grocery store, and growing some of your own food, you can position yourself to better weather whatever storms loom on the horizon.
REBECCA LIVERMORE, Small space prepper. 🙂
Latest Articles
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Canning, Pickling & Fermenting
Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers Recipe (Quick Pickled and Canned)
I grew hot cherry peppers for the specific purpose of pickling them! Pickled hot cherry peppers add a great pop of…
Canning Burrito in a Jar
In this article, I’ll show you how to make and can burrito in a jar. The idea for this recipe is…
Canning Garbanzo Beans with Roasted Tomatillos
In this article, I’m canning garbanzo beans with roasted tomatillos. It has kind of an Indian-ish flair to it, though I…
Dehydrating
Dehydrating Ham and Making Ham Jerky
Ham is a tasty meat that is often served on holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Most often it is fully…
Dehydrators Made in the USA | Stackable, Cabinet & Stainless Steel
Dehydrating is one of the best ways to preserve food. And while you can use an oven or even an air…
The 9 Best Dehydrator Cookbooks (How to plus recipes!)
Dehydrating is one of the best ways to preserve food. It’s especially good for those who have limited storage space, since…
Indoor Gardening
Storing Seeds Long Term | I Asked the Experts
Gardeners that plan ahead or grow using certain methods like to have a long-term stock of seeds available. Buying seeds in…
Hydroponics Vs. Soil | Best Option for Apartment Gardening
Living in an apartment does not exclude you from growing your own food very successfully. Two main options are available for…
Regrowing Green Onions from Scraps
I love green onions, but sometimes when I buy them, they go bad before I get around to using them. I’ve…
Prepping
How to Store Flour to Prevent Bugs | Flour Storage Tips
No one likes it when they open their flour container while making baked goodies only to find weevils or other gross…
The 7 Best Long-Term Food Storage Containers | Different Types
If you’re a prepper, you know the importance of being prepared for any eventuality. Two of the best ways to do…
How to Prepare for a Food Shortage | Keep Your Family Fed
In these uncertain times, it’s important to be prepared for any and all potential emergencies. One such emergency is a food…