Drought is a phenomenon that's likely to occur in many parts of our country. Look at a map of North America, and you’ll see that there are many areas where the ...
When encountering a field of wild radishes in the springtime with a self-reliance class, I quickly see that the group doesn’t recognize the plants around them. ...
If you’ve ever driven through the low desert in the area of Palm Springs, California, you’ve undoubtedly driven by some of the common mesquite plants (Prosopis ...
What if you had to live off the land in the aftermath of an urban disaster? Could you live without a grocery store? Would there be enough food for you and your ...
Several years ago, a man in Los Angeles County planted some collard seeds in his backyard. He lived not far from the hilly country of the Angeles National Fores...
Along the coast, certain edible plants can be found in abundance. A select few can be found on just about any of the North American coasts. Let’s take a look at...
It seems sore throats and coughs have afflicted people forever, whether from proximate causes like pollen, dust and woodsmoke, or from talking too much, yelling...
You’re at the ocean. There is water. There is water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Or is there?
Are there any ways to get potable water when you’re stu...
I love storms and I love to be outside, but when I watched the formation of Hurricane Katrina from my television, far away in California, it was one of the rare...
The deserts of the United States are incredibly diverse in their flora. If you look at a map of the U.S., you’ll see that some major areas are desert. The Great...
