We have been hearing about the health benefits of tea for years now. Whether black, green, or white, tea is a powerhouse of nutrients, antioxidants, and other compounds. Also, it tastes delicious and provides a little boost of caffeine and ...
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Using Wild Plants For Teas: Brewing Your Own Backyard Herbal Medicines
Using wild plants for teas is something all “off the gridders” should consider. Heres why: In an effort to use all the resources at your disposal (and to save money), learning how to use the “weeds” that are growing in ...
Read More »What A Simple Soil Test Can Do For Your Garden
Your plants, whether flowers, vegetables, grain crops, or trees, need several things to grow: nutrients, water, and sunlight. It sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, gardening is hardly that easy. Different plants require different amounts of water and sunlight, and because ...
Read More »How The Praying Mantis Skyrockets Your Garden Production
The praying mantis is an exceptional bug. If you are lucky, you have them in your backyard and elsewhere on your property. Mantises are some of the largest insects around and have one of the most unique and intriguing appearances. ...
Read More »Superbugs And Antibiotic Overkill
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a warning about a particular strain of bacteria that is wreaking havoc in hospitals across the U.S. It is called Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE for short. The name of the ...
Read More »Teaching Your Kids Character
Is setting a good example for your kids and hoping they learn by following your actions enough to bring them up with manners, values, and compassion for others? Unfortunately, it may not. Actions may indeed speak louder than words, but ...
Read More »Ladybugs: Pest Or Powerful Pest Control?
Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles or ladybirds, are a favorite of many insect enthusiasts and the rest of us. Their petite, circular bodies with cheerful black-on-red polka dots make this bug downright cute. Perhaps it was the appearance of ...
Read More »Creating A Wildlife Pond
If you are looking for a natural and easy way to add interest to your property and to encourage native species to take up residence, consider making a pond. I am not referring to a pool with koi and other ...
Read More »Getting a Dog To Protect Your Family And Your Farm
Protection is an important aspect of life these days. If you have worked hard on your homestead, put investment into your crops and your livestock, and of course if you have a family, protecting it all is probably on your ...
Read More »Plants For Abundant Fall Color
As the temperatures start to dip, especially at night, and the days become shorter, you may be noticing that autumn is on its way. Depending upon your location, leaves may be just beginning to change color, preparing to transform the ...
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