Edible plants in Arkansas part 3

Sunflowers

• Sunflowers grow all over Arkansas, and they make a great food source. Archaeological evidence cited by the University of Arkansas suggests that Native Americans used sunflowers for food as far back as 5,000 years ago. Most people know the seeds of sunflowers are edible, as they are sold in snack form in stores all over the country. But you can also eat the flowers and roots of the plant.

Edible plants in Arkansas part 2

Dandelions

• Most people look at dandelions as a nuisance that mars green lawns. But dandelions are actually quite a nutritious food. All parts of a dandelion are edible, and the plant is high in calcium, potassium and vitamin A, according to the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. You can eat the leaves raw, and some people make wine out of the flowers.

Arkansas plants

Edible plants in Arkansas: part 1

If you have been wondering about some edible plants in Arkansas you've come to the right place. there are many edible plants in Arkansas, but beware of the look-a-likes that could potentially kill you or make you very sick. do not use this website to base you judgement off of because you never know if the plant is good until your out in the wilderness and someone shows one to you and discuss how to distinguish the difference.   

Sassafras    

Sassafras is a plant in Arkansas that grows pretty much everywhere. it can be used to make teas. instructions below.

The sassafras tree is native to North America. Tea brewed from the root of the sassafras tea has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including settling an upset stomach, reducing a fever and easing the pain of arthritis-stricken joints, according to "The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics, and Syrups." You can prepare sassafras root for tea in a few minutes. Once it is prepared, bundle the sassafras root in cheesecloth and let it steep in hot water for 10 minutes to prepare a tea.

Step 1

Rinse the sassafras root with warm water to loosen any dirt or debris on the root.

Step 2

Scrub the sassafras root clean with a scrub brush.

Step 3

Rinse the sassafras root until the water runs clean to indicate that the root is clean.

Step 4

Cut the sassafras root into small pieces, no larger than one-fourth-inch square.

Step 5

Store the sassafras root in an airtight container until you are ready for use.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/374248-how-to-prepare-sassafras-root-for-tea/#ixzz2IEXEhTk3

Swedish fire torch from one of my favorite bushcraft mentors

Winter Survival

Winter Survival, are you prepared?

Wile coming home from school today my parents vehicle broke down and we couldn't make it home for 3 more hours. this got me to thinking am I really prepared to survive in a winter survival situation? and to answer my own question, no I am not prepared if something happened and I had to survive in the winter.

So my question to you is Are You Prepared?

and if not I encourage you to do so.

-Robbie Lamb 

Handspun Recycled Newspaper Yarn

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by Doug Gunzelmann on June 17, 2008

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Recently a commenter asked what they could do with all the old newspapers they had piling up. With enough time, patience, and newspapers you can create newspaper yarn. From the design studios of Greetje van Tiem and her “Indruk” project she can purportedly spins 20yds of “yarn” from a sheet of old newspaper.

Similar to our post on Plarn, newspaper yarn can be woven into varying degreesof complexity to construct anything from curtains, to rugs, netting throws, or even upholstery. Its strength may be slightly less that of yarn but when spun tightly and woven into something like a mat the newspaper yarn is a durable and functional structure.

This great craft can create usable additions around the home and is a upcycle for your Sunday Post.

Of course the question is "how to spin newspaper yarn?" Well the supplies are few, the skills basic, and the end possibilities immense.

You will need:

• Scissors
• Newspaper
• Spindle

1) Take a full sheet from your paper and fold in to about fourths.

2) Cut half inch strips along the width of this folded paper.

3) Create a “lead” with your first strip by twisting it up tightly with your fingers.

4) Wrap the lead around the base of your spindle to begin the process.

5) Use the spindle to continue twisting the paper in the same direction you began. When you get within about 4 inches of the end leave it untwisted so that your can splice the next strip together.

6) The next strips twists together with the last via the “tail” of the prior strip.

7) Keep rockin' and rollin' like this until you get to a desired amount of yarn, baby!

source:http://greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper-yarn/

what goes in a survival kit

SURVIVAL KITS
The environment is the key to the types of items you will need in your survival kit. How much equipment
you put in your kit depends on how you will carry the kit. A kit carried on your body will have to be smaller
than one carried in a vehicle. Always layer your survival kit, keeping the most important items on your
body. For example, your map and compass should always be on your body. Carry less important items
on your load-bearing equipment. Place bulky items in the rucksack.
In preparing your survival kit, select items you can use for more than one purpose. If you have two items
that will serve the same function, pick the one you can use for another function. Do not duplicate items,
as this increases your kit's size and weight.
Your survival kit need not be elaborate. You need only functional items that will meet your needs and a
case to hold the items. For the case, you might want to use a Band-Aid box, a first aid case, an
ammunition pouch, or another suitable case. This case should be--

FM 21-76 US ARMY SURVIVAL MANUAL Reprinted as permitted by U.S. Department of the Army
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· Water repellent or waterproof.
· Easy to carry or attach to your body.
· Suitable to accept varisized components.
· Durable.
In your survival kit, you should have--
· First aid items.
· Water purification tablets or drops.
· Fire starting equipment.
· Signaling items.
· Food procurement items.
· Shelter items.
Some examples of these items are--
· Lighter, metal match, waterproof matches.
· Snare wire.
· Signaling mirror.
· Wrist compass.
· Fish and snare line.
· Fishhooks.
· Candle.
· Small hand lens.
· Oxytetracycline tablets (diarrhea or infection).
· Water purification tablets.
· Solar blanket.
· Surgical blades.
· Butterfly sutures.
· Condoms for water storage.
· Chap Stick.
· Needle and thread.
· Knife.

taken from military survival manual