Svalbard Global Seed Vault The world’s first two major seed banks The Nordic Gene Bank in Norway and Southern African Development Community combined their seed collections in the Svalbard Global seed vault . This organization preserves the earth’s seeds to be distributed across the world should there be a global disaster. Free of charge …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Recycle Doors & Windows in the Garden Another really awesome way to recycle and reuse old doors and windows! As a sucker for these kinds of projects. I would always rather see something recycled or reused than end up in a land fill or dump. I was shabby chic before …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. PVC Framed Garden Box Enclosures Garden season is just winding up in my area. So for us, it is time for reflection on what we need to try or do differently next season. One issue that the majority of us in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Think Green For Security What Your Landscape Tells Criminals About You Many people want their home to be charming and inviting both inside and out. Typically, the landscaping outside of a home sets the stage of how it looks on the inside. Criminals know this home design trick all to well. We have …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 30 Unusual Herb Garden Ideas Herb gardens have become a staple in many people’s kitchens. Both due to the cost of herbs at the local markets and because nothing is better than fresh home grown taste! For garden enthusiasts it is also a way to enjoy gardening year round …
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Raised Garden Beds I think raised garden beds are totally awesome. If you have a bad back, actually almost any physical disability or bad soil, they are a dream come true. Some of the plans for these gardens make use of recycled materials which would cut costs. Putting them together …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Harvesting, Preparing, & Using Yellow Dock Root The primary uses for yellow dock root are considered to be medicinal. Please never replace your doctor’s advice or prescriptions with a herbal remedy. Always talk to your doctor prior to using any herbal or home remedy. It may be that something …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Harvest Purslane I am so angry at myself for not learning this sooner! I have spent hours pulling these “weeds” out of my gardens. Now I find that they are so much more than weeds and have more nutrition then many of the traditional vegetables I worked so hard to …
Plant in July & Still get a Harvest It’s July and my tomatoes are ripening and I have already eaten my first cucumbers and the summer squash is just about ready! I’m thinking harvest time is coming not about additional planting. But if like my garden, you find you have a few bare spots, why not fill them with late …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 15 Cherokee Herbal Remedies Native American‘s have been practicing herbal medicine long before the European‘s stepped foot on this land. According to the elder storytellers they have been practicing their medical knowledge and the old ways since the beginning of time. Many of today’s modern medicines come from the herbal …
