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Can A Home Garden Produce Enough Food To Live On?

Obviously, how much food you need and can grow will depend on a variety of factors, space being just one of them.  You will also need to take into consideration the size of your family and how much food they actually require. A large man will eat quite a bit more than a 5-year-old girl, however, that girl will also grow to consume more.  These are a few factors to keep in mind when beginning to consider self-sufficiency. You should also consider the climate in which you live.

By | 2018-10-12T06:05:22-04:00 October 13th, 2018|Food, Gardening, Homesteading, No SF, Resyndicated|Comments Off on Can A Home Garden Produce Enough Food To Live On?
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How to Grow Dandelion Greens

The name of the plant originated from the French who called it "dent de lion" or tooth of the lion, as the jagged edges of the leaves are suggestive of a lion's tooth.3 Although it is native to Europe and Asia, it has been carried around the world and is probably one of the most recognizable plants worldwide. It is believed the European settlers found the plant so useful they purposefully brought the dandelion with them to the New World.

By | 2017-08-22T12:58:50-04:00 August 22nd, 2017|Diet, DIY, Environment, Food, Foraging, Gardening, Herbs & Spices, Homesteading, Natural Health, Natural Remedies, Resyndicated, SF, Vegetables|Comments Off on How to Grow Dandelion Greens
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How to Build a Rain Garden Step-by-Step & Why It Helps Protect the Environment

Rain gardens allow homeowners to collect rainwater, put it to good use by growing beautiful plants, ensure that it is conserved in the ground and filtered before it passes into lakes, rivers, and the groundwater. We're going to look at the steps you need to take to create one, but first, make sure your tool shed is in order.

By | 2017-04-17T11:25:21-04:00 April 12th, 2017|Environment, Gardening, Homesteading, No SF, Off the Grid|Comments Off on How to Build a Rain Garden Step-by-Step & Why It Helps Protect the Environment
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10 Natural Remedies for Mosquito Bites – Infographic

This is especially important for kids who don't yet fully understand the importance of not scratching a mosquito bite. Don't spend money on toxic creams. Use one of these solutions you probably already have in your kitchen.

By | 2016-08-02T21:05:36-04:00 August 2nd, 2016|Homesteading, Kids, Natural Remedies|Comments Off on 10 Natural Remedies for Mosquito Bites – Infographic
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How Much and When Should You Water Your Trees?

Most of your trees were a part of your landscaping before you purchased your home.They’re just there. They grow. Why worry about them? But think for a moment about all they go through.

By | 2017-05-14T12:03:41-04:00 July 11th, 2016|Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping|Comments Off on How Much and When Should You Water Your Trees?
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