Clearing the land in a natural capacity is harder work than it seems. These three natural approaches can cut down on time and money so that you can create a chemical-free environment.
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Clearing the land in a natural capacity is harder work than it seems. These three natural approaches can cut down on time and money so that you can create a chemical-free environment.
If you live in cold weather regions, extending your growing season with hoop houses and cold frames could save your crop and even your life, if it means the difference in whether or not your family has enough food to eat.
If the plants in your garden are not getting enough water, then they are also not getting enough nutrients to grow. Underwatering your plant is one of the worst things that can happen to your garden, but there are a few simple ways to tell if this is the case and we’ve got a few suggestions to make sure it never happens again!
If there was ever a time to move beyond the potato, this is it.
It’s time to look outside of the box and really begin to examine and applying new farming strategies that are more symbiotic and efficient for us in the long run.
There are many beneficial insects and animals for our garden that prefer not to have around. Knowing a little more about your strange neighbors in or near your garden may help you in unexpected ways.
Hornets, bees and wasps are no joking matter. Should you be attacked by bees this summer, don’t panic, and follow these lifesaving tips.
As majestic as deer are, they are a nuisance in the garden. Learn which vegetables and herbs to plant that deer do not prefer.
As the summer season ramps up and the “fun in the sun” commences, our time spent outside increases. Since we are outside more anyway, why not consider growing a peppermint plant this year? The benefits are numerous!
There are many beneficial insects and animals for our garden that prefer not to have around. Knowing a little more about your strange neighbors in or near your garden may help you in unexpected ways.
Hornets, bees and wasps are no joking matter. Should you be attacked by bees this summer, don’t panic, and follow these lifesaving tips.
As majestic as deer are, they are a nuisance in the garden. Learn which vegetables and herbs to plant that deer do not prefer.
As the summer season ramps up and the “fun in the sun” commences, our time spent outside increases. Since we are outside more anyway, why not consider growing a peppermint plant this year? The benefits are numerous!
There are many options for feeding your plants in a crash… start with these 5 fertilizers you can grow yourself and you’ll be on the path to grid-down survival gardening.
Before you know it, your urban oasis will be bursting with wholesome produce and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to start growing your own food.
It’s a cheap, ubiquitous, all purpose liquor that has more applications than you can shake a stick at.
Follow these organic natural tips and enjoy a juicy crop, perfect for summer salads and fresh sauces.
There is nothing more satisfying than getting to watch your newly planted seeds begin to emerge from the dirt. After one week goes by, you will begin to notice your seedlings are getting leggy and barely able to hold themselves up, If that happens, this guide will help you understand what went wrong and how to fix it.
Composting doesn’t have to be difficult and although it may seem like a daunting task to get started, this helpful guide should help walk you through any rough patches.
Since getting honeybees, we have had a few fails, but many successes. Through trial and error and research, we have found a great bee cany recipe to help winter over your honeybees. Make this in advance if you have early and long winters, as we do.
Atop the 150-meter tall Bank of America tower in Hong Kong is a sprawling garden where carrots, rhubarb, and radishes flourish! It is a welcome oasis amongst the steel and glass of the financial district in the heart of the city.
Teaching critical life skills to kids early on will instill responsibility and give them the skills they need to move into adulthood more fluidly. Having self-sufficient kids is more than just teaching them life skills. It’s also about nurturing confidence and independence in a world that is going away from both of those ideas.
As autumn rapidly approaches, it’s important to change gears and keep our preparedness plans up to snuff. With supply chain disruptions still ongoing and the sporadic items missing from shelves all across the country, there’s no better time to grab what you when it does finally appear.
As the most recent death toll from the Haitian earthquake has hit a death toll of 1,297 many are reminded of the destructive aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquake that caused vast destruction and a rampant epidemic. This chaotic event can be detrimental to society in many different ways.
For those of you who have summer gardens, by now, you might have so much zucchini that you are practically giving it away! But if you love it, why not just eat every day and invite the neighbors over to enjoy some homegrown goodness!
We recently have begun a new adventure! We have honey bees! Because we got them so late in the season, it was recommended by other local beekeepers to “feed the bees.” But what does that mean?
No one knows what will happen in the future, but based on some of the things that went missing quickly off shelves last year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, we have some idea of what we should be hoarding and stockpiling. Make sure what you store for the long term is going to not decay and go bad.
Having a constant flow of cool air in the summer is the best way to beat the heat, but with the ever-increasing energy prices, and in some states, rolling blackouts, it is becoming all too clear that our power grid is not something any of us should fully rely upon. A natural option is utilizing thermal energy to heat and cool the homestead.
In an attempt to circumvent rising food costs and the possibility of cracks in the food supply chain, grocery stores are beginning to stockpile certain foods. If grocery stores are stockpiling food, shouldn’t we also?
Tomatoes are a summer garden favorite and extremely versatile. If you find yourself stuck on what you should do with your tomato harvest, check out some of these yummy recipes and tips on how to make the most of your tomato bounty.