52 Plants In The Wild You Can Eat
We all know our market vegetables and fruits are trusted edible species, but what about wild plants? Here are a few common (North American) goodies that are safe to...
Beekeeping for Beginners
In recent years, beekeeping has grown as a hobby to help families grow healthier plants while also helping the families be more self-reliant.
You might be thinking that beekeeping is...
DIY Broths from Kitchen Scraps
I’m one of those people who really loves soups and stews. A good soup simmering on the stove makes a house feel like home, it offers comfort during stressful...
Should You Worry About Raising Chickens And Salmonella?
Live poultry often are carriers of Salmonella – a germ that can be harmful to humans.
But how big is the risk?
In chickens, Salmonella is a naturally occurring germ that...
How to Harvest Seeds Properly and Sustain a Year Round Food Supply
How do you grow seeds? It can be difficult to harvest seeds, requiring patience, practice and a good deal of knowledge. That said, it is an extremely satisfying undertaking.
Eventually,...
Do Seeds Really Expire?
We've all heard the news reports of seeds discovered in ancient tombs that germinated when they were planted; even the seeds you purchase are labelled with dates of expiration...
Gardening For The Future – Hay and Straw Bale Gardening
This is the simplest and easiest method of gardening "no work," by far. You plant straw directly into bales, and as the season progresses, the straw is broken down...
19 Early Pioneers Tools That Are Still Working Today
Setting out for the frontier in the 19th century was nothing like moving to a new city today. You weren’t moving to a place with a fully developed infrastructure, where...
Plants You Should Grow Around Your House To Repel Insects And Bugs (Including Termites)
No one likes to be bugged; at least, no one that I know likes to be. And we live in a world where we are surrounded by bugs; billions...
10 Bugs You Should Never Kill In Your Garden
Just thinking about bugs will cause people to start squirming. But not every bug is the enemy, especially when it comes to gardens. There are a few, including some...
