The third episode of National Geographic’s Doomsday Castle is full of cringe-worthy moments, but do not expect them to stem from sibling angst or a frustrated father. When preparing to survive a disaster and the civil unrest that will surely ...
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Herb Garden Maintenance For Fall And Winter
As the calendar turns from summer into fall, it’s a good time to think about performing a few simple maintenance chores in your herb garden so you can enjoy your favorite herbs all year long. Sage, Oregano, and Thyme Now ...
Read More »Fears Confirmed: Rootworms Grow Resistant To GMO Corn In Illinois Fields
In a study that is sure to boost the claims of GMO critics, rootworms apparently have grown resistant to genetically modified corn in Illinois fields. “It’s very alarming,” said Joe Spencer, an insect behaviorist with the Illinois Natural History Survey. ...
Read More »4 Types Of Organic Manure To Improve Your Garden Soil
Growing a vegetable garden is becoming more and more popular, for one reason because prices at the supermarket keep rising. Many people are also concerned with the quality of what they are eating. With all the scares of recalls and ...
Read More »Increase Your Yields With All-Natural Methods
Growing beautiful and tasty produce is a passion for gardeners all over the world, with most willing to do just about anything to increase their yields. While many gardeners and farmers are still pumping unnatural chemicals and fertilizers into their ...
Read More »5 Ways To Make Money Selling Herbs
We all want to be self-sufficient, but most of us still have to earn money in the “outside” world to make ends meet. As my family struggles to get “off the grid,” it is becoming obvious that we will still ...
Read More »Get The Most From Your Heirloom Sweet Corn
Heirloom sweet corn, picked right from the stalk and then boiled immediately, is one of the most highly anticipated treats of the summer garden. Corn originated as a modest grass in the Mexican plateaus and spread north and south from ...
Read More »Mother Nature Giveth And She Taketh Away
Here in the Midwest, our seasons change from day to day. This week our normal highs should be around 85 degrees, with lows in the mid 60s. But not this year. This week has been unusually cool, with high temps ...
Read More »Create The Best Soil Mixes For Your Indoor And Raised Gardens
So many new gardeners overlook the importance of soil, but without a good soil mix, your garden plants will produce less and have to work much harder to get the results you want. Indoor and raised gardens especially need a ...
Read More »How To Rid Your Tomato Plants Of Common Problems
If you thought your troubles were over once you got your tomato plants in the ground, then we’ve got bad news for you… having a garden is a constant battle against nature, and there always seems to be something just ...
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