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Stinging nettles are wild green plants that can be very useful in the kitchen in an off-the-grid household. Although the nettles were the source of many cuts and scrapes during my childhood, they are definitely worth growing and utilizing for ...

Beginning a new vegetable garden does not mean that one has to live on a large plot of land. Vegetable gardens are possible and doable in sectioned off backyards, and even in potted gardens kept on window sills and porches. ...

From the dinner table to the medicine cabinet, turmeric is an age-old spice that truly is worthwhile to have in your home. Turmeric is an irreplaceable ingredient in curry powders. It can be used alone to add color and flavor ...

Biointensive gardening is a sustainable food production method formulated by Alan Chadwick. It is not his invention by any means; similar systems have been in use in several agricultural communities from time immemorial, but he adapted it to modern times ...

Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting and attracting natural predators, sometimes it’s not enough and we need a targeted and limited application of ...

Healthy chickens are those who get to live in their natural environment. When a chicken is free to roam in the pasture, there’s a natural give and take going on. The chicken gets a great variety of foods consisting of ...

We know engineered materials like plastics, rubber and ceramics take ages to decompose and can pose a threat to the environment. But they have become so much a part of our lives that we cannot completely do away with them, ...

Compost is organic matter processed into a soil-like material that is rich in nutrients. It is a natural way of recycling waste with the help of micro-organisms or other animals like worms or insects. With an increased interest in sustainable ...

Crystallized violets arranged on an iced wedding cake can beat any other decoration. That’s just one of the hundreds of flowers you can eat. Violets and its relatives like pansies are equally pretty and edible. Unfortunately, all pretty flowers are ...

You’ve finally found the perfect property to live off the grid. Your goal is self-sustainability to the maximum extent possible. While energy and water sources are mandatory criteria for self-sustainability, a reliable source of food also is of paramount importance. ...