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Survival Gardening for Pandemics

FDA To Ban Organic Farming?

Farming methods that have been used in America and throughout the world for centuries are in danger of essentially being banned under proposed regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Small and large organic [ … ]

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Survival Gardening for Pandemics

5 Critters Your Organic Garden Needs To Thrive

Many of us who live off the grid have learned the benefits of organic gardening. We’ve rejected the destructive trend of the last 70 years, where the idea seemed to be one of destruction. The [ … ]

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Survival Gardening for Pandemics

6 Mulches For A More Productive And Beautiful Garden

Applying mulch to your garden keeps soil temperature insulated from cold and hot weather, minimizes evaporation, and inhibits weed seed germination. A mulch is any material laid over the soil. Common mulches include crushed rock, [ … ]

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Top 5 Questions About Raised Garden Beds

For many years I’ve been a big fan of raised-bed gardening. It wasn’t until recently that I began to grow some of my food directly in the ground without raised beds. Now, I use a [ … ]

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Gardening On A Budget: Tips To Saving Money

My first attempt at gardening wasn’t cheap. In fact, it was pretty expensive. I was allured by all the bright and shiny gardening gadgets, potions, seeds and such at our local gardening store. I was [ … ]