Keeping bees can be very time consuming and requires a lot of additional equipment. But the beekeeping industry is going to drastically change thanks to this new innovative product.
Gardening
New Farming Technique Eradicates Weeds Without Pesticides
With the higher yields this would undoubtedly create, it might finally put a dent in the notoriously high costs of organic food.
New Indoor Farming Device Can Grow Food With 95% Less Water
Someday, we may all be able to grow at least some of our own food, no matter how small our homes are, and no matter how scarce our water is.
New Study Suggests Glyphosate Can Kill Bees By Damaging Their Microbiomes
We already know that glyphosate – the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide – can damage the human gut by killing beneficial bacteria. Now, an alarming new study has revealed that glyphosate can also damage the guts of honey bees.
Ollas: Ancient Low Tech and Low Cost Sub-Surface Irrigation System
Sometimes our ancestors really did know best. Learn about ollas, an ancient, but very effective irrigation system to add to your garden.
Organic Control and Prevention of Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a common fungal disease that will cause a part of your vegetable plant to turn dark or sunken. If not handled quickly it can reduce your home vegetable garden to nearly nothing in just a few days.
Patience: The Key To Homesteading and Gardening Success
Have patience and gardening success will come your way. Plant a tree today and you’ll make the future just a little bit brighter.
Planting a Perennial Veggie Plot Makes Sense
At Knowle Cottage, we had two veggie plots, one which we managed traditionally and the other that other than keeping weed free and thinning as needed was pretty much left to its own devices.
Prepare Your Garden for Winter with Cheap Green Manure
For some reason, God doesn’t seem to like bare soil. Nature is designed to cover the ground, either through the falling of leaves from above or via colonization by plants.
Reduce Waste: How To Make The Most Of Your Autumn Leaves
The end of the summer garden is always bittersweet for me. I miss my daily fresh cut lettuce but I also love the falling leaves and bright reds and oranges of autumn. Luckily, those fallen leaves are more than just pleasing to look at. In this helpful guide, we’ll walk you through a few easy ways to use your fallen autumn leaves as a zero waste and cheaper options around your place.
