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Shiitake Mushroom Growing Secrets For Super Nutrition

Mushrooms are a somewhat unknown health food. Packed with protein, trace minerals and Vitamins B and D, Shiitake Mushrooms are one of nature’s powerhouses. Unfortunately, they’re also quite expensive in the grocery store and can [ … ]

6 Mulches For A More Productive And Beautiful Garden

Applying mulch to your garden keeps soil temperature insulated from cold and hot weather, minimizes evaporation, and inhibits weed seed germination. A mulch is any material laid over the soil. Common mulches include crushed rock, [ … ]

4 Ways Weeds Are A Gardener’s Best Friend

A botanist friend of mine once told me that there’s no such thing as a weed. All weeds are plants, and all plants have a certain purpose. He says weeds are just “unwanted” plants or [ … ]

Heirloom Seeds 101: Why They’re Better In The Garden And On The Table

There are so many different seeds available today, but with the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMO), it can be hard to tell what you’re really getting. GMO plants and crops are genetically engineered to [ … ]

6 Secrets To Urban Gardening With No Yard

Gardening is a wonderfully rewarding experience — a great way to add healthy and organic food to your family’s meals. Many people would love to garden, but have little to no yard space for a [ … ]

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5 Ways Gardening Can Give You A Healthier, Longer Life

There’s just something about digging in the dirt that does a body good. From the physical to the spiritual, gardening has plenty of great health benefits that can’t be ignored. 1. Gardening is Ultimate Stress [ … ]

7 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Year-Round

It feels great to just step outside into your garden for a sprig of rosemary or a few basil leaves when you are cooking a meal. The aroma and taste of fresh herbs is a [ … ]

A Month By Month Guide To a Better Vegetable Garden

Growing a vegetable garden is an exciting hobby that has a number of wonderful benefits. It is something that people all across the United States (as well as around the world) really enjoy doing, with [ … ]

Tips For Growing Your Own Quinoa

Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah” is a very popular high-protein food source for many people, and its popularity seems to be growing at exponential rates. Did you know you can grow your own quinoa? Quinoa needs full [ … ]

Why Leeks Are Better Than Onions — In The Garden And On The Table

They’re expensive to buy in the grocery store, but extremely cheap to grow at home. This member of the onion family is nearly a four-season crop, and makes a perfect addition to your winter soups, [ … ]

Study Reviews The Culprits Behind Dying Bees

Since about 2006, farmers, scientists, beekeepers, and casual observers have noticed sudden declines in bee populations. Beekeepers were seeing at least 30 percent of their bee populations die or disappear each year. Scientists began calling [ ... ]
Five Secrets to a Productive Garden

If you’re considering a food garden as part of your long range emergency preparedness plans, the number one piece of advice you need embrace is: “Do your research.” The rules for successful gardening are very [ ... ]
Beautiful and Edible Ground Covers

I have found that there are a couple reasons that one might like to plant a ground covering that is edible. The first is that you have a small yard or garden plot and want [ ... ]
How To Make Your Own Essential Oils and Perfumes

Making essential oils is done by extracting the natural oils from herbs and/or flowers. These extractions can be made with oils or alcohol. Extracting Oils with Oil Oil attracts oil, bringing it out of the [ ... ]