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11/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Your guide to growing figs in your backyard

The fig tree is one of the earliest plants that humans learned to cultivate. It’s easy to see why — Figs are hardy trees that can be used for both food and shelter, and it’s nice to look at. In North America, there are over 200 fig cultivars grown, varying in fruit shapes and colors. […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 native American soap plants that you can still find and use today

Back then when soap and shampoo were not yet invented, sanitation was a challenging task. So, the Native Americans and early European settlers adapted to their environment and made use of what nature provided. They used Native American soap plants for washing clothes and for cleaning their hair and body. A lot of these Native […]

10/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Be prepared year-round: Your season-by-season guide to planting and prepping

Soon, we will be welcoming a new year. Adjusting to changing seasons all year round can be difficult if you lack preparation. If you want to be more motivated and prepared for the upcoming year, read these preparedness tips for winter, spring, summer, and fall. (h/t to MyPatriotSupply.com) Winter – Don’t let the cold weather freeze […]

10/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Ditch those toxic synthetic insecticides… Try citrus essential oil instead

Time to ditch those toxic, cancer-causing chemical insecticides and use natural ones instead. Researchers continue to search for natural pesticides that won’t harm human and environmental health. In a study published in the journal Crop Protection, it was found that citrus essential oil can be used to control pests like vineyard mealybugs. Mealybugs are pests […]

10/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to make your garlic supply last longer

Garlic is one of the most popular superfoods out there. Here are some tips on how to properly store garlic to make it last longer. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com.) Store it at room temperature Garlic lasts the longest when stored at 60-65 F and in moderate humidity. With this temperature, your garlic supply can even last throughout the […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural pest management: Peach farmers are reducing crop loss to stink bugs by planting grains to lure them away

Scientists from Auburn University in the U.S. found a way to manage pest naturally. They discovered that planting different grain crops attract pests away from the fruit, resulting to lesser crop loss. For the study, the research team analyzed six winter host crops and six summer host crops as possible trap crops or attractant crops for […]

07/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet

More than just a cooking ingredient, Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) has been used as a traditional medicine for treating colds, influenza, abdominal pain, headache, and heart disease. Research has yet discovered another health benefit of this superfood. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers revealed that it could also […]

06/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Modern farming has made it more difficult for honeybees to store food, new study concludes

Honeybees are facing an uphill battle when it comes to food storage as a result of modern farming practices, according to a study in the open access journal Ecology and Evolution. The study also suggested that commercial forestry and even our practices in the garden contribute to the challenges that honeybees face in storing food. […]

05/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An essential guide to canning: What you need and how to get started

Canning is an important skill not only for preppers but also for anyone who grows their food. This is because fresh foods will expire if they are not preserved. In addition, canning will prevent you from wasting food. Anything that is left over can be stored for when you need it the most with canning. […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Establishing the link between soil health and animal growth: Healthier soils make for healthier animals

A study published in the journal Animal found that healthier soils lead to healthier animals. In the study, a team of researchers at Rothamsted Research looked at how efficiently nutrients are used on a livestock farm, on a field-by-field basis for the first time. The research team also linked soil health to animal growth. In […]

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