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11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide

Weeds are a home gardener’s nightmare. There are many ways to eliminate pesky weeds, from old-school hand-pulling to using herbicides, but there is a natural and effective alternative that is worth considering. If you are facing a weed problem in your garden, try using horticultural vinegar as an alternative to store-bought herbicides that may contain toxic […]

10/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A natural alternative to chemical-based fertilizers: Compost tea

Homesteaders know that natural fertilizers are better for both plants and the environment. One such alternative is compost tea, an organic liquid fertilizer that can help enrich the soil in your garden without the use of harmful chemicals. You can make compost tea – which is cheaper alternative to -laden store-bought fertilizers — using this easy […]

10/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

An easy guide for growing organic turmeric indoors

Did you know that turmeric, the popular spice that gives curry its distinctive yellow color, can be grown right in your own home? Thanks to this informational video by Brighteon user Preaching to the Choir, you can grow organic turmeric indoors. Watch the full Brighteon.com video here: Tips for growing organic turmeric To grow any […]

10/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Avocados are a superfood you should be eating every day

The creamy and versatile avocado is a popular superfood for a reason. When eaten in moderate amounts, avocados can help keep your heart in good shape. Avocados contain unsaturated or “good” fats that can help boost cardiovascular health. Avocados also contain fiber and biologically active components of plants called phytochemicals that offer various health benefits. […]

10/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eat more bitter melon to improve your health

Research has revealed that bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a vine that produces a strange-looking fruit with an even stranger flavor, may help treat cancer and inflammation. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, analyzed the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of bitter melon. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a vine […]

10/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Do you want a more productive vegetable garden? Start using worm castings, the all-purpose organic fertilizer

Did you know that worms can help boost your vegetable garden yield? This is possible if you use worm castings, nature’s very own organic fertilizer. (h/t to OldWorldGardenFarms.com) Unlike artificial fertilizers, worm castings are 100 percent safe to use. Worm castings are an organic and all-purpose fertilizer that can help make your vegetable garden more productive. […]

10/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A beginner’s guide to growing your own broccoli

Broccoli is a delicious superfood that offers a lot of health benefits. If you want to plant this cruciferous vegetable in your garden or homestead, here are some tips that you need to keep in mind. Broccoli planting season Broccoli that matures during cool weather yields heads that are sweeter than broccoli harvested during other times of […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A ridiculously easy guide to planting your own peanuts

If you like snacking on peanuts, you can grow some in your yard or even in a large pot. It may come as a surprise, but peanuts aren’t really nuts. Originating from South America, it’s technically a legume, and is related to peas and beans. Peanuts take about 120 days to mature. Peanuts can grow even in light spring and fall […]

10/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s an easy guide to growing your own ginger at home

Ginger, which has a unique sweet, warm, and zesty flavor profile, is a popular superfood that offers various health benefits. It is even used in home remedies for indigestion or nausea. Follow these steps if you want to try growing ginger in your backyard. Find some ginger root – When buying ginger root, find a piece that’s […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What you’ll most likely be eating after the apocalypse

When gathering provisions for your root cellar or survival stockpile, consider different scenarios. Do you have food with enough nutritional value? Can you keep up the energy of your survival group if you somehow lose access to one kind of food, like meat? (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) What can you eat instead of meat? When SHTF, […]

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