Gardening in drought-prone areas is always a challenge, for one obvious reason: Plants, like people, can’t survive without water. But the good news is we can manage to grow a productive dry weather garden with a bit of planning and ...
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The 5 Most Important Crops You Need For Survival
Americans garden for many reasons. For some, it’s pleasant to get some fresh air after a long day in the office. Others do it for aesthetic pleasure. However, for those striving for self-reliance on their off-the-grid homestead, gardening is an ...
Read More »No-Till Gardening: 5 Reasons You Should Never Use A Tiller Again
Tilling the land has always been a part of traditional gardening, despite the testimony of lush natural vegetation in wild areas unspoiled by man’s hands. Even within the cultivated garden, seeds that accidentally fall among brambles and rocks often present ...
Read More »4 Fool-Proof Steps To More Nutrient-Dense Vegetables In Your Garden
Are you eating healthy and nutritious food? If you get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, enjoy lean protein and healthy fats, you are probably going to answer “yes” to that question. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. The fruits ...
Read More »8 Garden Flowers That Chase Away Vegetable-Eating Bugs
It’s no secret that I love to spend time planning, planting, tending to and harvesting from my vegetable garden. My husband, on the other hand, would rather see colorful flowers adorning our backyard than something you would typically throw into ...
Read More »Gardening In A ‘Bottle:’ 8 Edible Plants You Can Grow In An Indoor Terrarium
Were you one of those people who loved looking at ships in bottles? Did you ever wonder how the ships got in there? Now, imagine having a miniature garden in a bottle, or more likely an aquarium. You can still ...
Read More »Tips And Tricks For Prize-Winning Tomatoes This Year
In a new series of articles, we will be featuring some of the most common (and maybe a few not so common) garden vegetables and how you can get the most bountiful harvest of them in your garden. And for ...
Read More »Growing, Preserving And Mixing Your Own Herbs And Spices (Part 2)
Read part 1 in this series here. It’s certainly true that when it comes to growing herbs and spices, herbs get most of the attention. While pretty much everyone can grow herbs here in the US, only those in warmer ...
Read More »Growing, Preserving And Mixing Your Own Herbs And Spices (Part 1)
Herbs and spices make a world of difference when it comes to cooking. Herbs and spices both contain antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and natural oils that are beneficial to our overall health. They also give normally bland food a superb taste. ...
Read More »Cassava: The Drought-Resistant ‘Super Survival’ Plant That Can Feed Everyone
Cassava, or Manihot esculenta, is a root crop grown mainly in the tropical areas of the world. Originating in South America, it is now a staple for many people in African and Asian countries. Florida, with its relatively warm climate, ...
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