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Many of us survival gardeners are fortunate enough to have land—land we can plant and not have to worry about space. But, many people interested in survival gardening aren’t so lucky.  They may live in the city, where they have ...

Will you save money by growing your own food?  I think the answer is pretty obvious—YES!  It’s like asking, “Is it less expensive to cook your own food at home or go out to dinner?”  Well, unless you want cheaply ...

Many cultures have included edible flowers with or in their dishes as garnishes, ingredients in salads or even as a side dish, such as the stuffed or fried squash blossoms of some Native American tribes. They can be candied, made ...

There are three different, yet similar, shelters that can be used to extend your growing season – cold frames, hot beds and greenhouses. This article will deal with cold frames. Cold Frames A cold frame can be inexpensively built and ...

Hi Everybody!  Hope you’ve all been well since my last article!  In this article, I’ll be talking about GM foods—especially fruits and vegetables.  There are many reasons why genetically modified foods are not good for you.  But before we even ...

Food production is a difficult area in which to remove dependency on the surrounding world. Many people have moved away from farming their own acreage and providing their own food to going grocery shopping once a week at local stores. ...

Companion planting is planting plants together that will aid in the growth of both species, repel pests and help control the weed population. It is a great addition to the many other practices used in organic gardening.  It is practical ...

Planting herbs can be good for your medicine cabinet as well as your pantry, and can be easily grown. You should start your herb garden with varieties that you currently enjoy using in your cooking, for your health, and as ...

Gardening in raised beds has been used for many years in places where the native soil is poor either due to a lack of nutrients or because of rocks and other obstructions – such as tree roots. They can be ...

Hi Everyone!  Hope you’ve all been well since the last time I wrote.  In my part of the country, things are showing some signs of warming up and it seems that spring is right around the corner.  What that means ...