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09/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Moving away from chemicals: Consumer demand for cleaner food has researchers exploring plant-based extracts to protect against insects

The concept of achieving food independence is a lofty goal, but one which will not likely happen in the near future. It is evident that we still need to rely on big food manufacturers for our daily meals, even as we pray that what we put into our mouth is not laced with the various […]

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 […]

07/16/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Start planting these perennial herbs today; not only do they taste good, they can be used as medicine when SHTF

Prescribed medications can be expensive, and there are times when they are not readily available. This is why more people are rediscovering the importance and benefits of natural remedies, such as herbs. Not only are they easy to grow, but they are also good ingredients both for culinary and medicinal purposes. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) 7 perennial herbs ideal […]

07/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Stop slugs from ruining your garden with these natural strategies

Despite their unassuming appearance, slugs can wreak so much damage in your garden. They will eat all kinds of plants, from annual flowers to different vegetables. Slugs will chew on any part of a plant, but they tend to leave their telltale bite-marks on plant leaves. The holes in the leaves will then leave the plants […]

06/23/2018 / By Russel Davis

Tight space? No problem: 7 secrets to get the most out of your vegetable garden

A small space should not stymie a gardener’s efforts to grow his own food garden. In line with this, an article posted on the Rodales Organic Life website has listed a few important tips to optimize garden growth despite the tight space. These tips include: Using raised beds — According to the article, the first step to […]

05/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple guide to creating a pollinator-friendly garden

Bees and butterflies do more than fly around flowers. As a homesteader, it is important to understand the role of pollinators in keeping the plants in your garden thriving. Pollination is the process by which insects – like bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and honeybees – called pollinators help move pollen from one plant to another to facilitate fertilization. If your […]

05/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

10 Healing superfoods you can easily grow in your garden

The key to a healthy diet is within your reach. You don’t need to go far to get it – since all you’ll be needing is a plot of land in your garden and some elbow grease. Here are 10 superfoods you can easily grow in your garden: Apples – These fruits are packed with vitamin C […]

04/05/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Missouri YARD POLICE force woman to plant grass even though she’s allergic to it

Planting flowers and shrubs in your front yard without any grass is apparently a serious crime if you live in the city of St. Peters, Missouri, located near St. Louis. A local couple who lives there is reportedly facing a sentence of $180,000 in fines and 20 years in prison for breaking this ridiculous ordinance, […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foraging for hygienic resources: Plants the Native Americans used to make soap (which can still be found today)

In the past, the Native Americans and early European settlers learned to adapt to their environment. Since they didn’t have access to commodities like shampoo and soap, they made do with what nature provided. Sanitation was a crucial yet challenging task at the time, and they learned to use versatile Native American plants to wash […]

04/24/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Effortlessly grow these ten plants in the shade with little to no sunlight

Do you have a bare, shady spot in your garden? Or is your terrace facing the wrong side? Though it can be difficult for plants to survive in the shades, these conditions should not stop you from brightening up the darkest corners of your garden or terrace. While many plants love the sun, some plants […]

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