Wall Gardens Maximize Growing Space Many many of us don’t have a lot of space for gardens and even those that have large gardens can often misjudge how much they would need to feed their families when or if the local market could no longer provide supplemental foods. Wall gardens could be the answer to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing, Harvesting And Preserving Echinacea Echinacea is one of my favorite herbal remedies! I always have several bottles on hand. But in a long term SHTF scenario that could not only run out quickly but be impossible to replace via retail outlets. Knowing how to grow, harvest, preserve and …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Self Watering Wicking Garden Bed Gardening is the corner stone of independent living and therefor of preparedness. That doesn’t mean insuring your food security has to be back breaking work! A raised garden bed can make gardening much easier for those with bad soil and or bad backs! …
Gardening Tips on Companion Planting, Intercropping & Crop Rotation We have all heard of crop rotation in the fields and allowing a plot of land to rest a year without panting. But what about your garden? Does the soil need to be replenished? How can you plant your gardens using methods that will allow you …
Pinole: Amazing Energy Food You May Not Know About Pinole, which is often called pinol or pinolillo, It is an ancient grain that originated with the Aztecs. Originally pinole was made from a blend of roasted ground maize (traditionally heirloom purple corn maize) and raw cacao. These two ingredients were roasted together for hours and …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tending your compost during the winter months Winter months unless you have a greenhouse aren’t known for being wonderful months for gardening. But one thing that we can do for our gardens during the winter is plan for them and care for our compost. My family continues to collect …
The Edible and Medical Weed : Shepard’s Purse (2 links) Whether you call it a weed or a wild flower. this plant is incredible! Not only does it medicinally stop both external and internal bleeding when used in a tincture. It can also be eaten raw or cooked with it’s most popular food use being …
26 Mini Indoor Garden Ideas Gardening doesn’t have to be an outdoor fair weather proposition. Greenery and produce aren’t to be enjoyed only in the spring and summer months. Indoor gardening is a fun productive way to green up your home and perhaps even produce some food stuff for your family. Houzz shows us 26 …
DIY Quick Easy Fruit Picker I so wish we had been clever enough to think of making a fruit picker when we were kids picking apples. Our brilliant idea for those fruits we couldn’t reach from our step stool (our mother was clever enough not to allow us a ladder) was one of my siblings …
DIY Hinged HOOP HOUSE for Raised Bed I love this project! If you don’t have room, time, or even money for a full size green house this mini hoop house can still provide the benefits of one on a much smaller scale. It could also be a viable answer for renters because it literally can …
