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07/16/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Start planting these perennial herbs today; not only do they taste good, they can be used as medicine when SHTF

Prescribed medications can be expensive, and there are times when they are not readily available. This is why more people are rediscovering the importance and benefits of natural remedies, such as herbs. Not only are they easy to grow, but they are also good ingredients both for culinary and medicinal purposes. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) 7 perennial herbs ideal […]

05/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple guide to creating a pollinator-friendly garden

Bees and butterflies do more than fly around flowers. As a homesteader, it is important to understand the role of pollinators in keeping the plants in your garden thriving. Pollination is the process by which insects – like bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and honeybees – called pollinators help move pollen from one plant to another to facilitate fertilization. If your […]

05/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

10 Healing superfoods you can easily grow in your garden

The key to a healthy diet is within your reach. You don’t need to go far to get it – since all you’ll be needing is a plot of land in your garden and some elbow grease. Here are 10 superfoods you can easily grow in your garden: Apples – These fruits are packed with vitamin C […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foraging for hygienic resources: Plants the Native Americans used to make soap (which can still be found today)

In the past, the Native Americans and early European settlers learned to adapt to their environment. Since they didn’t have access to commodities like shampoo and soap, they made do with what nature provided. Sanitation was a crucial yet challenging task at the time, and they learned to use versatile Native American plants to wash […]

04/24/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Effortlessly grow these ten plants in the shade with little to no sunlight

Do you have a bare, shady spot in your garden? Or is your terrace facing the wrong side? Though it can be difficult for plants to survive in the shades, these conditions should not stop you from brightening up the darkest corners of your garden or terrace. While many plants love the sun, some plants […]

07/27/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

When your family’s safety is at risk, here’s how to grow your food in secret

(Homesteading.news) No one likes to think about a time when our society may break down due to social unrest, but clearly we are living in times when that possibility is becoming more and more likely. Food security is, therefore, even more imperative now than perhaps at any time in our lives. Your typical garden that […]

07/22/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Grow these five great superfoods quickly – even indoors

(Homesteading.news) Gardening is a great and cost-effective way to increase your intake of healthy plant foods, as well as increasing your family’s self-sufficiency. But starting a garden can be daunting for people with limited experience. In particular, beginners may have trouble with the often months-long wait required before garden plants are ready for harvest. Such reluctant gardeners should […]

07/12/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Fight your depression naturally – plant a garden

(MindBodyScience.news) It makes sense that cultivating a garden of any type can help one’s state of mind, even preventing or resolving issues of depression. Focusing on nourishing plant life takes one’s attention to nature and away from negative “stinkin’ thinkin'” that fosters depression. The energy field of natural settings also helps calm the mind. Ayurveda practitioners […]

07/08/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Dramatically expand your harvest with vertical gardening: 13 reasons why you should do it

(Homesteading.news) Jack had it right when he planted the magic seeds that grew into a sky high beanstalk. Not only did he stumble upon the principles of vertical gardening; but Jack also discovered the path to abundance and self-reliance when he realized he could provide for himself and his family as a result of the riches […]

06/30/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

What you’ll need to start your very own herb garden any time of the year

(Homesteading.news) Summer is here, which means the sweet essences of flowering citrus, leafy greens and other fresh fare are soon to follow. But for some people, joining in on this bountiful chorus with their own vegetable or herb gardens might sound too intimidating, or they’re not exactly sure where to start. If this is you, the […]

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