Amanda Whittington, Author at Urban Survival Site

Edible Landscaping 101

Learn how to create a stunning edible landscape with fruits, veggies, and herbs that are both beautiful and functional for your yard!

Vaseline has many uses and a long shelf-life, making it well-suited for homesteading and survival situations.

Biltong is a dried meat made with beef, vinegar, salt, and coriander. Here’s how to make biltong at home.

You can grow just about any kind of fruit tree in a five-gallon bucket, but the best fruit trees for bucket gardening are dwarf varieties.

Learn how to prepare delicious meals in jars for emergencies and everyday. These instant meals are easy to make and have a long shelf-life.

Hardtack is a cracker made from flour, salt, and water. If you store it properly, it will last for decade. Here’s the recipe for hardtack.

There are certain medical skills that every prepper should learn in case a doctor or hospital isn’t available after the SHTF.

Powdered foods are an excellent source of calories and nutrition without taking up too much space. Here are the best powdered foods to store.

There are many kinds of pests that can get into your food storage. Here’s which ones to look for and how to prevent them from getting in.

As preppers, we stockpile plenty of food for ourselves, but it’s easy to forget about our pets. Here’s a guide to pet food storage.