Sensible Survival

A hand axe, like the one pictured below, will work fine for cutting down small trees. In fact, the hand axe worked so well that it was man...

If you've read much of this blog, especially my early posts, you know that I am a strong believer in keeping a low profile. Remember, w...

I'm always looking for ways to save space in my garden, and one of the easiest ways to save space is to plant things so that they grow u...

I'm putting the manufacture of the river cane knife and the river cane spear into one post because they are made the same way. The only...

Heirloom seeds are all the rage among gardeners these days. Heirloom plants, for those who don't already know, are older, non-hybrid pl...

Cornbread dumplings are an old Southern staple that are typically cooked and served with greens. Hot water cornbread is served throughout t...

DISCLAIMER: Don't believe anything I or any body else tells you about edible wild plants. Don't eat edible wild plants based on wh...