Healthy Self Reliance
Sometimes I think that pests, like scales, aphids and mites adore my fruit trees as much as I do. They feast on the juicy tender plant parts in the warm summer and overwinter on my fruit trees. Dormant oil does help control these annoying little pests and homemade dormant oils are safe for use on …
The Use of Plants for Medicinal Purposes Herbal medicine, sometimes referred to as botanical medicine or simply, ‘herbalism’, has a long history and refers to the use of plants to treat injuries or illnesses. It also refers to the use of herbs or ‘botanicals’ to assist in health and wellness. Ayurvedic, herbalist practitioners, traditional medicine …
Alternative herbal medicine is considered the best solution to address the growing number of health-related concerns today. That is a huge shift from the 80’s and 90’s when herbal assistance for health was not being talked about like it is today.
Would you like to know how to make your own backyard a cozy getaway? A lovely outdoor space has become an essential part of an enjoyable home experience. Nowadays, homeowners turn their backyards into lush natural oases, exotic retreats and dreamy getaways by undertaking simple DIY projects and trying our creative decorating ideas. Whether you …
This is the last flower I will be harvesting this year; on to roots and bark. I love autumn almost as much as spring 🙂
Without much more than a whisper from the mainstream media, Monsanto’s newest Frankenfood has received full EPA approval and will be arriving on dinner plates by the end of the decade. The implications of this are harrowing, to say the least.
I knew that had to be a way to harness all the goodness left in a watermelon after my guys were done with it. This is what a watermelon looks like at our house when they’ve eaten their fill…. Right? They don’t want to pick through the seeds and get the rest of the goodness …
As the global population is expected to rise to 9.7 billion by 2050, that means homestead farms will need to produce 70% more food than what is produced now. More American families and individuals are opting to grow their own garden as a means of sustainability and survival. Thus, building a stable shed, picking up and loading …
Small tractors are smaller than the big tractors, yet flexible and powerful enough to accomplish variety of gardening tasks including moving mulch, mowing and even tilling the garden. They are ideal for landscaping tasks.
Thirty-five percent of American households are growing food at home or in a community garden, according to reports by the National Gardening Association. Providing high-quality food for your family all year-round takes foresight and simple planning – not to mention, a healthy dose of groundwork and commitment. Today, more young individuals and families are becoming …