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03/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Boost your immune system and overall health naturally with ginger
Ginger, the unassuming beige root, is cholesterol-free, fat-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, sodium-free and sugar-free. It has been proven to ease chronic pain, inflammation and muscle cramps; improve metabolic function; lower blood sugar and cholesterol; and treat digestive problems, morning sickness, motion sickness, nausea and a lot more. (Related: 7 reasons to eat more ginger.) Reap the […]
03/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
15 Perennial herbs to grow in your survival garden
Seasoned preppers grow a variety of perennial plants that are edible and medicinal. Perennial plants, or perennials, are herbs and veggies that you need to plant only once but can harvest forever. The best thing about perennials is that as long as you keep them well-mulched and in organic matter-rich soil, they’ll pretty much take […]
01/12/2023
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By Olivia Cook
The science behind the benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being
Horticulturists, gardening enthusiasts and sustainability advocates from across the continents agree that gardening provides cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits. Read on to know the science behind all these benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being. Cognitive benefits A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reported significantly increased levels […]
01/06/2023
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By Olivia Cook
6 Everyday items that you can use to fertilize your home garden
Commercial fertilizers are not necessary to grow food. You can always use everyday items to fertilize your home garden naturally. Below are six common things that you can turn into an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer is a fertilizer derived from organic sources, including organic compost, cattle manures, poultry droppings and domestic sewage. Banana peel Rich in […]
01/03/2023
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By Olivia Cook
5 Food crops that can be grown year-round in container gardens
Even though city dwellers lack the land for growing a garden, they can still grow food crops for sustenance – thanks to container or bucket gardening. All they need is a good container and a sunny deck or balcony for year-round crops. Growing crops at home also produces harvests far superior in freshness, flavor and nutrition […]
01/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Natural remedies: How to make herbal salves and herbal infusions at home
A salve is a topical product in which natural herbs are extracted to make vegetable oils and then combined with beeswax to soothe and heal skin conditions. Some salves are antimicrobial, while others are for muscle aches, bruising and ischemia. Infusion, on the other hand, is a chemical process that uses botanicals that release their […]
12/22/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Microgreens: Small in size but big in nutrition
Microgreens – also known as vegetable confetti or micro herbs – are small, young seedlings of certain edible vegetables and herbs. Rich in flavor and texture, microgreens add a welcome splash of color to a variety of dishes, such as salads, stir-fries, sandwiches and wraps. Most microgreens feature a central stem, two developed “cotyledon” leaves […]
12/21/2022
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By Olivia Cook
8 Ways you can turn overlooked household items into survival tools
Here are eight ways you can use your overlooked household items as survival tools: Make a Faraday cage You can turn a steel trash bin, bucket or can into a Faraday cage to keep your small electronics from electromagnetic pulses and for privacy and security. They are sold in a variety of sizes so you can select […]
06/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Apartment prepping 101: Pickling vegetables for long-term storage
Pickling is a simple way of retaining the crispness of summer vegetables and boosting their nutritional value. It will cost you less money and less effort to conserve fresh vegetables. You just need plenty of sterilized jars and the golden trinity of pickling –vinegar, water and rock salt. The science of using vinegar for food […]
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