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08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Bye, bye, bugs: 12 plants to keep the bugs away

Protecting your garden and yourself from unwanted pests can be a hassle. Spraying your greens or your body with chemicals may be tempting, but hold off on that. Mother Nature has given us many gifts and among them are insect-repelling plants. According to MotherNatureNetwork.com, there are 12 plants that can help be used as natural […]

08/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Back to nature: Five of the best medicinal plants to grow in your garden

More often than not, you can find the solution to your ailment in nature. That unassuming-looking weed can actually be a cure for stomach flu or something else. Here, we look at some of the best medicinal plants to have and grow in your garden. While there are many more excellent medicinal plants to add […]

07/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

4 Soil problems and how to fix them

Much like how maintaining balance is the key to your body’s health, maintaining balance is also the key to healthy soil. An oversupply of nutrients can be just as bad as a deficiency of nutrients. Both of these can interrupt the natural processes of your soil and make it less suitable for plants. But how […]

03/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Organic fertilizer alternatives: Composted chicken litter promotes sustainable agro-ecosystems with minimal nutrient leeching

The idea of nutrient loss is a common but troublesome problem that plagues all kinds of soils. Efforts have been made by a number of institutions to combat this issue, to varying degrees of success. Yet, as a team of researchers has demonstrated, the answer could very well lie in a tool widely used by […]

03/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Natural, inexpensive AND more effective: Phosphate rock confirmed to be an effective fertilizer for acidic soils

In western Kenya, the main economic activity is farming. This has, however, become increasingly difficult an endeavor in recent years due to deplorable soil conditions and pricey traditional fertilizers. Triple superphosphate (TSP), one of the most popular and widely used fertilizers, has to be imported from Moroccan mines, making it far too expensive for west […]

03/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Saving seeds is simple and easy: Basic tips and how-to wisdom

Seed saving is exactly what it sounds like: it’s the practice of saving seeds, tubers, and other reproductive materials from plants. It’s a simple yet highly beneficial agricultural art that, sadly, has dwindled in application thanks to the rise of the industrial revolution. These days, it’s mostly home gardeners that take part in seed saving. […]

01/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

7 unconventional uses for pepper

Pepper: it’s a humble seasoning and spice that no home nor restaurant kitchen can do without. Yet far from just adding a touch of heat to any dish, peppers have a wide array of uses. And many of these don’t even have anything to do with food. Read on to discover the various possible applications […]

01/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Harvesting mushrooms for food and fire: Tips for identifying them

Mushrooms – depending on which ones you pick, they can either be the boon or the bane of any outdoorsman. Just as there are multiple edible and nutrient-filled varieties of mushroom, there are also just as many that can kill you with a bite. Fortunately, telling the difference between a mushroom that will be your […]

11/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Want to be self-reliant without leaving the comforts of the city? Check out these 10 ways to make it possible

Have you ever wanted to become self-reliant but felt it wasn’t possible because you live in the city? Fortunately for you, this is an itch that you can definitely scratch. You don’t have to uproot your home in the ‘burbs and move all the way to the country just to embrace self-sustained living. There are […]

09/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Keep your home ant free with these 5 all-natural ant repellents

Nobody wants ants in their home and definitely nobody wants to use foul-smelling, potentially harmful pesticides either. But desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Not quite. Instead of reaching for that bottle of pesticide, you should be reaching instead for something more natural and wholesome. From peppermint oil to good old soap and water, […]

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