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December 30, 2025

Seed Packet Terms Explained

Seed Packet Terms Explained

Seed Shopping Confusion When garden planning season rolls around, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether this is your first time trying to understand the seed industry or if you’re a seasoned gardener, it is a good idea to brush up on the typical terminology you might run into. The good news is that you don’t need a degree in horticulture to understand these terms. Yet having a good grasp of the meaning of these words can empower you to be a better, more successful gardener by allowing you to take more complete control of your garden. So, take...

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December 17, 2025

8 Reasons Disaster Movies Do More Than Entertain

8 Reasons Disaster Movies Do More Than Entertain

  From asteroid strikes to zombie apocalypses, what is it about watching the world fall apart from the safety of our couches? Chaos & ComfortThere's something about watching a catastrophe unfold when you know you're safe. It's like an emotional pressure valve, experience the thrill without the actual danger. Real but SafePandemics, climate disasters, tech gone rogue. Sometimes seeing our worst-case scenarios play out on screen helps us process them. Who Would You Be?Disaster films strip away the everyday and show us what people are really made of. The hero? The coward? The one who makes the dumb decision? Of...

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December 09, 2025

Driving Home for the Holidays? Don’t forget this:

Driving Home for the Holidays? Don’t forget this:

You've decided to drive home for the holidays instead of flying. Smart move. No TSA lines, no flight delays, and no lost luggage. Just you, your car, maybe family, and however many miles of winter highway stand between you and your destination. But before you load up the presents and snacks, there's one more thing not to forget: a winter emergency kit that works whether you're stuck on the interstate or sliding into a ditch two miles from home. The thing about winter driving emergencies is they don't announce themselves. One minute you're fine, the next you're sideways in a...

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November 25, 2025

Growing Fresh Herbs Indoors Year-Round

Growing Fresh Herbs Indoors Year-Round

Fresh produce is often the first thing to disappear from store shelves during emergencies, and it's the hardest to store long-term at home. Those dried spices in your cupboard start losing flavor within a year. An indoor herb garden solves both problems. It gives you a constant supply of fresh greens that thrive indoors, even in winter, and complements your emergency food storage perfectly! Plus, an indoor herb garden is the easiest place to start if you'd like to plan a garden too. It doesn't require a yard, special skills, or even much space. Just a windowsill and a little...

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November 11, 2025

Before a Winter Storm Hits

Before a Winter Storm Hits

Well. That came out of nowhere. The leaves haven't even all changed colors yet, and they're predicting a winter storm. Normally, you start thinking about winter tasks a couple weeks from now, but this is catching you a little off guard. The more severe the prediction, the greater the chance that people will flock to stores for supplies. Most will wait until the last minute, so it’s best to stay ahead of the curve. Here are some important steps to address sooner rather than later.   Get the Forecast Details Don't just read "winter storm warning." Get the actual details...

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