Soilless Homestead Gardening Using Hydroponics
Soilless Homestead Gardening Using Hydroponics Hydroponics is a fast growing way of gardening, it is a subset of hydroculture and is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in...
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How To Build A Compost Tumbler Bucket This tutorial shows you how to build a compost tumbler bucket system for very little money. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you need to have a compost...
View Article5 Non-GMO Edible Plants In Your Back Yard
5 Non-GMO Edible Plants In Your Back Yard Where is a good place to look for chemical-free and GMO-free fresh veggies this time of year? Your back yard is where! One of my favorte pages on FB is Willow...
View ArticleDIY Raised Bed Cheap PVC Greenhouse
DIY Raised Bed Cheap PVC Greenhouse Did you know that you can make a greenhouse for around $100? Assuming that you’ve gone ahead and made some raised beds like I discussed in previous week’s feature,...
View ArticleThe Best Fruits and Vegetables That Fight Dehydration
The Best Fruits and Vegetables That Fight Dehydration Dehydration is a killer! I want to share this article because from a survival standpoint this is great knowledge to have because if SHTF and you...
View ArticleHow To Build A PVC Cucumber Trellis
How To Build A PVC Cucumber Trellis The PVC Cucumber Trellis is a cool way to grow your cucumbers. PVC is quite cheap and very sturdy. Although there are no instructions on how to make this, the...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide To Re-Using Grey Water
The Ultimate Guide To Re-Using Grey Water Grey water is gently used water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines, any used water that does not contain human waste. Grey water...
View ArticleGrowing Elderberries for Preventive Medicine, Food, Tea and Wine
Growing Elderberries for Preventive Medicine, Food, Tea and Wine July through October is elderberry harvesting time, depending of course on your zone. Called a bush, that’s actually a tree and yet in...
View ArticleDIY 20′ Geodesic Dome Greenhouse
DIY 20′ Geodesic Dome Greenhouse I have been a keen gardener for many years and obviously heard of green houses and cold frames that can grow food all year round, but a GeoDome is so much better in...
View Article5 Uses For Chickens In the Garden
5 Uses For Chickens In the Garden If you are looking for a devoted helper in your backyard garden, the humble chicken would like to apply for the job. We all know that there is no egg fresher than that...
View ArticleHow to Install Raised Garden Beds
How to Install Raised Garden Beds Raised garden beds are easy to make and last for years. You don’t have to worry about pesky rabbits getting hold of your crops either. You can add mesh them to keep...
View ArticleDIY Patio Table with Built-in Beer or Wine Cooler
DIY Patio Table with Built-in Beer or Wine Cooler There is nothing worse than a warm beer when you are hosting a BBQ, am I right? This table will make your party look good and actually keep your...
View ArticlePoisonous Mushrooms 101
Poisonous Mushrooms 101 Beware of Poisonous Mushrooms… One wrong mouthful and you could die! That’s how deadly they can be. I am no expert at mushrooms and I do not pretend to be… I went hunting for...
View ArticleCompanion Planting 101
Companion Planting 101 The following is a list of vegetable and herbs which grow well together and protect one another from insect attack. Many herbs are natural insect repellents that can keep your...
View ArticleHow To Make A Pocket Wall Planter
How To Make A Pocket Wall Planter This easy, frugal quick project can give you more space to grow your herbs and plants. This ideally would suit the apartment preppers who have limited space to grow...
View Article20 Antibacterial and Antiviral Herbs and How to Use Them
20 Antibacterial and Antiviral Herbs and How to Use Them Before you read on and start trying these wonderful alternative herbs please consult a medical professional also I would consult an herbal...
View Article5 Ways to Improve Yields in Your Survival Garden
5 Ways to Improve Yields in Your Survival Garden If you are growing a garden for prepping and survival purposes, there are a few differences from an ordinary backyard garden. One important difference...
View ArticleDIY Terrace Garden Bed
DIY Terrace Garden Bed Is your yard uneven, or does it slope downhill? The sloping ground provides good drainage but it can present some problems for your vegetable beds. There is a solution! You can...
View ArticleHow To Make Pineapple Weed Tea
How To Make Pineapple Weed Tea If you are like me you may not have even heard of pineapple weed. It is mostly found in the western parts of the US but it still grows in the east. Pineapple weed likes...
View ArticleDIY Easy Pallet Compost Bin
DIY Easy Pallet Compost Bin A compost bin is a great way to create super nutrient rich soil for your garden and homestead while at the same time keeping waste material out of landfills. If you are...
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