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3 Simple Steps To An Off-Grid, Self-Sustaining Garden

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have sown, grown and harvested crops with nothing more than hard work and local resources. But in the 1950s, that began to change. New hybrid plants were [ … ]

The Fastest, Easiest And Cheapest Way To Fertilize Your Garden

Finally, there’s a quick and easy way to fertilize your soil … not to mention free. “Chop-and-drop” is a method of mulching in permaculture, which is a system of farming that aims to do things [ … ]

8 Garden Staples You Should Start Indoors Before Spring

If you happen to live in one of the cooler growing zones, you know that you have to make the most of the growing season while you can. Getting seeds started indoors is one way [ … ]

20 Must-Have Seeds To Store For A Crisis

Having to subsist on a survival garden may seem like a distant reality right now. But whether you would ever have to live on the produce from your own garden is not relevant here. Your [ … ]

The Secret To Gardening In The City

Trying to live self-sufficiently in a city or suburban environment is rewarding but comes with many challenges. One of the most common obstacles is simply a lack of space. The average residential lot may vary [ … ]

Winter Gardening Tricks, Tips And Secrets

Cultivating a vegetable garden is an important part of becoming self-sufficient. When a disaster strikes, the food grown in that garden can literally make the difference between life and death for the family. That’s why [ … ]

7 Delicious Fruits You Can Grow Indoors This Winter

Do you have a love for gardening, but live in a small apartment? Or do you have a love for fresh fruit in the middle of winter? Growing fruit inside is a fun and enjoyable [ … ]

7 Remarkable Vegetables You Can Regrow From Simple Table Scraps

If you have ever wondered how you could cut your grocery bill while cutting back on food scraps, here is an idea for you and the whole family. Why not regrow your vegetables? That’s right, [ … ]

How To Grow Tropical Fruits — Even In Cold Climates

If you have south-facing windows and extra space inside, growing tropical fruits in pots is a viable option for diversifying your food sources, even during the winter. While some varieties have been developed to withstand [ … ]

6 Windowsill Herbs Your Family (And Tastebuds) Will Love

There’s nothing like fresh herbs to perk up a dish. But even when we know that a bit of this and that will make all the difference between a good dish and a great one, [ … ]

Study Reviews The Culprits Behind Dying Bees

Since about 2006, farmers, scientists, beekeepers, and casual observers have noticed sudden declines in bee populations. Beekeepers were seeing at least 30 percent of their bee populations die or disappear each year. Scientists began calling [ ... ]
Five Secrets to a Productive Garden

If you’re considering a food garden as part of your long range emergency preparedness plans, the number one piece of advice you need embrace is: “Do your research.” The rules for successful gardening are very [ ... ]
Beautiful and Edible Ground Covers

I have found that there are a couple reasons that one might like to plant a ground covering that is edible. The first is that you have a small yard or garden plot and want [ ... ]
How To Make Your Own Essential Oils and Perfumes

Making essential oils is done by extracting the natural oils from herbs and/or flowers. These extractions can be made with oils or alcohol. Extracting Oils with Oil Oil attracts oil, bringing it out of the [ ... ]

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