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Essential Seeds To Stockpile If Society Collapses

You may have heard about the “Seed Ark” in Norway or the “Seed Vault” in Sussex, England. But did you ever stop to think about why countries and major corporations appear to be so panicked [ … ]

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 [ … ]

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 [ … ]

How To Keep Big Ag From Profiting From YOUR Garden

The joys and benefits of gardening go well beyond fresh zucchini bread and homemade tomato sauce. Gardening is a satisfying hobby, a budget saver and a way to ensure fresh, chemical-free produce. Of course, it [ … ]

4 Essential Steps To Get Your Garden Transplants Growing

Planting your garden with transplants can be a great way to start a garden early. In hotter climates especially, this can give you a head start in the growing season with your cooler weather crops. [ … ]

3 Tricks To Greenhouse Growing I Learned From Experience

I will be the first to admit, I am not the quickest learner in the group, but some things come easier than others. This will be our third year with a greenhouse, and let me [ … ]

How To Garden In Cold Climates With Short Seasons

Gardening is something that is quite enjoyable for many, offering food as payment for all of that hard work and planning. Gardeners in most areas can use the general gardening advice that’s available in such [ … ]

6 Easy Ways To Get A Jump On Next Year’s Garden

Fall is a wonderful time to look back at your summer garden and evaluate what worked and what didn’t. Reviewing your gardening success from season to season is one of the best ways to design [ … ]

Planning For Spring: Seed Shopping

You’ve likely got most things taken care of in the garden and most of your garden tools put away for the winter. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to begin thinking [ … ]

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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