vegetables

Dive into Hydroponics

When you grow your own food in an attempt to sever ties with big agriculture and the mega grocery stores that sell their wares, you sometimes have to get a little creative. The traditional way [ … ]

How To Grow Asparagus

Growing asparagus in your garden requires great care, lots of attention, patience, and time. It is hardly the easiest vegetable to grow, but if you take the time and effort to do it, you will [ … ]

14 Vegetables and Fruits You Can Start to Grow Right Now

Starting Seeds Indoors If you’re like most people who live in a place that has winter, you are probably itching to get outside. Cabin fever tends to set in by January, although for the tougher [ … ]

Many of us have chosen to change our eating habits from traditional western fare to a low-carb/high-protein diet. Whether it is for weight loss or better health – or both – this type of eating is becoming more popular. So this session we will talk about planting a low-carb garden. So what shall we plant in our low-carb garden? As it is cooling off, let’s start with cool-weather plants. [ … ]

The Brassica Family

OK, before we get started on my regularly scheduled column, I’ve got a confession to make – I don’t have all those extra television stations on cable or satellite. Some of my friends and neighbors [ … ]

A Garden Puts Money In Your Pocket

Will you save money by growing your own food? I think the answer is pretty obvious—YES! It’s like asking, “Is it less expensive to cook your own food at home or go out to dinner?” [ … ]

Off-the-Grid Food Production: Cold Frames

There are three different, yet similar, shelters that can be used to extend your growing season – cold frames, hot beds and greenhouses. This article will deal with cold frames. Cold Frames A cold frame [ … ]

Just What Are GM Foods?

Hi Everybody! Hope you’ve all been well since my last article! In this article, I’ll be talking about GM foods—especially fruits and vegetables. There are many reasons why genetically modified foods are not good for [ … ]

Off-the-Grid Food Production: Greenhouses

Food production is a difficult area in which to remove dependency on the surrounding world. Many people have moved away from farming their own acreage and providing their own food to going grocery shopping once [ … ]

Yes, Virginia (and Maine!), There are Fresh Greens in Winter

There are many reasons to consider growing your own food. Our current system uses enormous quantities of petrochemicals (which are included in fertilizers and pesticides, meaning we end up eating them) as well as for [ … ]

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 [ ... ]