Jerusalem Artichokes: An Excellent Survival Crop Even For Beginners Jerusalem Artichokes are an incredibly easy crop to grow. They also have a great yield which makes them a wonderful survival crop. We will spend a lot of time working our gardens in a SHTF scenario. Having crops like this one, will make that chore easier …
Is a dollar crash inevitable? The US has been through so much this year, is a cash crash the next disaster that will befall us? Many experts fear it well may be. Covid was a terrible development for the economy and it will be a long recovery without any further issues. Why experts feel that …
Cooking Hosta Hosta has been eaten in other countries for years. Most places in North America consider hosta a decorative plant and it is found in yards and ornamental gardens. It’s actually a vegetable with a taste similar to asparagus. Just like any food, knowing how to cook it is an important aspect of making …
50+ EDIBLE WILD BERRIES & FRUITS ~ A FORAGERS GUIDE My Grandmother always said Mother Nature provides. Now she was talking about her garden, but I think the overlooked portion Mother Nature’s garden are the wild edibles. When you know what to look for and where to look for it, you can find a plethora …
Some posts may include affiliate links. DIY Modern Yurt The traditional yurt was a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by several distinct nomadic groups in the steppes of Central Asia. But those were your great great great grandfather’s yurts! Today’s yurt can be as modern or as primitive …
GROWING RHUBARB FROM SEED Yummy deserts and scrumptious wine from the tart and prolific rhubarb plant. If you are a fan you know once they are growing they are incredibly easy to grow and continue to produce a harvest year after year. Usually when you choose to enlarge your plot the most common way is …
What is a fire tornado? How they form? The year 2020 has been both a nightmare and a learning experience. By the end of August we have had, an ongoing pandemic, Michigan’s continuing water problems, civil unrest, tornados, earthquake, hurricanes, derechos, forest fires and now fire tornados! I hope we have all learned a lot …
5 Ways To Freeze Zucchini Zucchini is a great backyard garden crop. It’s an easy crop to grow for new gardeners, it has a long growing season, and it usually creates a large yield. New gardener or pro, this is good news for eating the rest of the year. Zucchini is great for baked goods …
Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs to be confiscated in North Korea Now while I don’t and no one else should either, pretend to have any real clue on the thinking of Kim Jong Un. I highly doubt he is really concerned with how the pets of the elite within his country are viewed by …
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GARDENING ON A BUDGET Gardening, hobby of the elderly and the pride of garden club members. Not only is gardening relaxing to some people, it is hard work and can be an expensive proposition. Especially for beginners and particularly for those for whom it’s not a hobby but a source of food …
