A botanist friend of mine once told me that there’s no such thing as a weed. All weeds are plants, and all plants have a certain purpose. He says weeds are just “unwanted” plants or plants whose purpose hasn’t been ...
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The #1 Secret To A Well-Stocked Kitchen Pantry
When a cold spell hit my area recently, most of my friends and family were rushing to the store to buy milk, bread and other self-proclaimed necessities. Friends told me that the shelves were nearly empty and the lines were ...
Read More »6 Secrets To Urban Gardening With No Yard
Gardening is a wonderfully rewarding experience — a great way to add healthy and organic food to your family’s meals. Many people would love to garden, but have little to no yard space for a traditional garden. Good news! That ...
Read More »5 Ways To Homestead No Matter Your Yard Size
Homesteading means something different to almost everyone. For some people it means, quite literally, working a large piece of land. Others, a smaller piece of land. For some, it’s self-sufficiency and total off-the-grid living. And yet for just as many, ...
Read More »5 Ways Gardening Can Give You A Healthier, Longer Life
There’s just something about digging in the dirt that does a body good. From the physical to the spiritual, gardening has plenty of great health benefits that can’t be ignored. 1. Gardening is Ultimate Stress Relief Getting outside and doing ...
Read More »Natural Remedies For 3 Common Ailments
When you’re under the weather, you reach for your well-stocked medicine cabinet. However, over-the-counter medicines aren’t always the best choice to stock your medicine cabinet with. There are many great natural alternatives that will help you feel better quickly. 1. ...
Read More »Eat Fruits And Vegetable With These 5 Colors For Better Health
You’ve heard it all before: Nutritionists recommend eating a wide variety of colored natural foods in your diet for optimal health. They say you should “eat the rainbow” every day. But what does that mean, exactly? Filling your plate with ...
Read More »Tips For Growing Your Own Quinoa
Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah” is a very popular high-protein food source for many people, and its popularity seems to be growing at exponential rates. Did you know you can grow your own quinoa? Quinoa needs full sun and well-drained and fertile ...
Read More »4 Foods To Eat When You’re Sick
We’ve all heard it … “Starve a fever, feed a cold.” But is it true? And what do you do when you have both a fever and a cold? Food has healing power More than ever, we’re realizing the healing ...
Read More »Why Leeks Are Better Than Onions — In The Garden And On The Table
They’re expensive to buy in the grocery store, but extremely cheap to grow at home. This member of the onion family is nearly a four-season crop, and makes a perfect addition to your winter soups, stews and more. If you ...
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