Micro Farming
10 Ways To Make Your Trash Work For You
June 21st, 2010Those that are attempting to adopt the homesteading mindset are trying to re-learn the lost knowledge from our agrerian ancestors, as well as trying to find practical ways to save a buck or two. The homesteading mindset is all about re-purposing items we already have in our possession. Finding ways to re-purpose trash can not only make your lifestyle more “green,”, but it can save you money and time as well.
It’s All Flower Power: Use Your Favorite Plants To Repel Mosquitoes
April 26th, 2010Despite what many believe, mosquitoes are not after your blood. They can smell you from 100 feet away! The deodorants, lotions, perfumes and smelly shampoos confuse the mosquito into thinking you are a flower, and they believe your blood to be flower nectar. To remedy this predicament, plant these herbs and flowers that will repel the mosquitoes into someone else’s yard.
Better Tomatoes Via a Fertilizer of…Human Urine?
April 24th, 2010This article was generously contributed by Popular Science for your reading pleasure.
By Rebecca Boyle
You say tomayto, I say tomahto.
You say Miracle-Gro, I say … pee.
Apparently, human urine works remarkably well as a fertilizer for tomatoes, according to a new study out of Finland.
Plants fertilized with a mixture of stored human urine and wood ash produced [...]
5 Reasons Why There is Security in Seeds
April 23rd, 2010Seeds are an invaluable commodity and hold the key to long term sustainability, and survival in some cases. Here are 5 reasons why investing in these meager seeds can hold the power to sustained health.
Urban Gardening: Grow Anywhere!
April 22nd, 2010Just because you live in an apartment, does not mean you have to live without the joys of fresh, homegrown garden vegetables. There are just a few simple steps that can help you achieve your homegrown produce dream.
4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Garden
April 20th, 2010There is more to gardening than planting the seed and watching it grow. Plants require certain needs to be met in order to produce it’s fruit. Here are four simple ways that can improve the health of plants as well as provide a bountiful harvest.
The Amazing Cucumber – 13 Reasons Why Cucumbers Should Be In Every Garden
April 11th, 2010Cucumbers are one of the most beneficial and multipurpose vegetables around. The numerous ways one can use a cucumber range from natural cleaning alternatives to a natural hangover remedy. Here are 13 reasons why cucumbers should be a part of every garden.
Home Remedies for Livestock
February 25th, 2010Just like humans, animals tend to get ailments, and without proper care, those ailments can turn into serious infections. As the price of pet/livestock medicine continues to rise, some are falling back on natural remedies to alleviate symptoms in their animals.
Look to the animal for clues as to what the problem may be. It is [...]
Survival Food Series: Three Sisters Technique
February 9th, 2010According to the Native American legend, the three sisters, also called “Our Sustainers” were sent down from the “Great Spirit.” The sisters are inseparable and all work together in order for each sister to thrive. This trio: corn, beans and squash, have a symbiotic relationship that helps sustain the crops and gives them maximum nourishment.
The corn stalk offers itself [...]
Micro Farms Create Urban Backyard Sustainability
December 10th, 2009
America was founded upon an agrarian lifestyle, and farmers were the driving force behind America. Currently, people are trying to find ways to move back to farming in order to grow their own food, to be more self sufficient and less dependent on the government.
Back To The Land Movement
With the scare of an impending economic collapse, people are changing [...]
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