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05/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How organic farming practices preserve biodiversity in the natural world while growing healthy abundant food
Organic farming’s ultimate goal is to build and improve the health of the soil and regenerate the health of not just ecosystems but people as well. (H/T to RodaleInstitute.org) Scientists at the Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to research on organic farming, note that organic farming practices enrich the soil, allowing it to hold more […]
05/22/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners
Growing your own food and medicine for self-sufficiency starts in your backyard – a revolution no prepper can afford to ignore. Unless you have a very experienced gardener living next door, your best bet is to look for science-based information specific to your region to raise your chances of gardening success. Read on for some […]
04/18/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Prepper medicine: 9 Medicinal herbs to plant in your home garden
There are thousands of medicinal plants out there, but the nine herbs listed below can provide most of what you need to create a backyard pharmacy. If you grow these herbs in your backyard, you won’t have to go out foraging for hours on end or put your faith in store-bought herbs that have been depleted of […]
04/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Sustainable gardening: What you need to know and do if your land is composed of clay soil
Teresa Matteson of Benton Soil and Water Conservation District says most any ground can become a good garden with the right care and maintenance. There’s no need to buy a bunch of potting or garden soil from the soil; the best soil is that which you build yourself naturally. Identify your soil type Knowing whether […]
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 […]
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