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03/21/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Understanding seed packet information for a successful home garden
Learning how to read seed packet information is critical to the success of your home garden. Most seed packets contain instructions on how to properly take care of the seeds, but perusing these instructions can be confusing for new gardeners. Here’s how to read seed packet information for a successful home garden: (h/t to MelissaKNorris.com) How to read seed packet information Many seed packets […]
02/11/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Survival gardening: 7 Plants with leaves that can be used as toilet paper
When you think of survival gardening, the first thing that comes to mind is growing your own food and medicine. But did you know that you can also grow your own toilet paper? Apparently, some plants make excellent tissue paper, thanks to their soft and absorbent foliage. Here are seven plants with leaves for your bathroom […]
11/29/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Natural sugar alternatives: How to grow Aztec sweet herb, stevia and sugar cane
Sugar isn’t exactly the best food to eat if you’re looking to be healthy. It raises your blood glucose levels and increases your risk of diabetes. Thankfully, natural sugar alternatives are great sweeteners that don’t do much damage to your health. Aztec sweet herb, stevia and sugar cane are some of the best sugar substitutes that you can grow in your […]
08/11/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Home gardening basics: A detailed guide to growing vegetables indoors
Growing vegetables indoors is a lot less challenging than beginners might initially think. Once you get over the technobabble, it will become apparent that indoor gardening is something that even people with no green thumb can do. The following is a detailed but simplified guide to getting started with indoor gardening: (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Growing space […]
05/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
What to do if your survival garden dies
Starting a survival garden is ideal for anyone who wishes to become self-sufficient. But if you’re growing your own food for the first time, you should be prepared for the possibility of failure. As a skill honed through trial and error, gardening is fraught with difficulties that can be discouraging for new gardeners. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) How to revive a […]
05/06/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Emergency medicine: 9 Healing herbs to grow at home before SHTF
Healing herbs are every prepper’s go-to medicines when SHTF. These natural medicines have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, such as wounds, fever and constipation. On top of that, many medicinal herbs are quite easy to grow and require very little maintenance. Watering them every now and then and ensuring that they receive enough […]
04/18/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
California communities learn to become self-sufficient with mini gardens
Cooperation Humboldt, a transition initiative in Humboldt County in California, is providing mini-gardens for free to help communities in the state’s North Coast become self-sufficient and achieve food independence. The organization initially provided free lawn conversions but decided to shift its focus later on. Tamara McFarland, a leader within the cooperation, was concerned that the lawn conversion project failed to reach individuals who would benefit […]
04/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Home gardening basics: How to plant, grow and harvest sage, a must-have herb
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb from the mint family. This pretty herb grows thick, grayish-green leaves and colorful flowers that attract pollinators like bees. It is commonly used to add flavor to dishes, sauces and dressings due to its strong aroma. Medicinally, sage has been used to treat an upset stomach, shortness of breath, loss of memory and anxiety, […]
04/02/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
13 Medicinal herbs for your survival garden
Growing your own medicine is an effective way to stay healthy during SHTF. When the disaster strikes and everyone is left to their own devices, you get to have peace of mind knowing that you have a survival garden filled with various healing herbs. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about pesticides and other toxins because you […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Keeping it green: 9 Air-purifying houseplants for your living room
If you like to keep it green, there’s no better way of purifying the air in your living room than through houseplants. Houseplants can improve air quality and make your living space healthier. Research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that houseplants can absorb volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene. These chemicals are toxic and may even […]
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