When talking about fires, terms such as fire-starting material, kindling, tinder and good wood come up a lot. However, they don’t do much to explain how big or long items should be, or how much wood you will need to get started. Below is a simple guide that can help to ensure that you are …
There are hundreds of species of grasshoppers in North America alone. They are also some of the most voracious eaters and can devastate a garden if given the opportunity. They can jump long distances and glide their way onto crops before devouring leaves and moving on to their next target. Grasshoppers are also some the …
Our modern diet is horrible on our bodies, we all know this. Yet, all of the junk that we consume is hard to avoid and difficult to resist. However, it may be easier to appreciate how too many carbs, additives, preservatives, sweeteners and chemicals can impact the body and mind by looking at the short-term …
It’s important to plan and organize your garden in order to get the most productivity out of the space that you have. One of the biggest things to consider is what plants can grow together and what ones need to be separated. Mixing the wrong varieties together can rob vegetables and herbs of nutrients and …
How to Protect Strawberry Gardens From Predators Anyone who has grown strawberries knows how irresistible they are to a wide-range of predators. There are a lot of tricks that people have developed over the years to protect berries, but the most simple and reliable option over the long-term is to create boxes with lids. They …
The Advantages of Using Liquid Banana Peel Fertilizer Banana peels are excellent for composting or cutting up and placing directly into soil. However, creating a liquid fertilizer out of banana peels adds some additional useful benefits. Let’s look at why banana peels are such an integral component of an organic fertilizing system as well as …
Quick Guide to Different Goat Breeds for the Homestead Goats are not created equally, and different breeds are ideal for different purposes. Some produce more and better quality milk than others while certain breeds are better for meat. Some breeds are ideal for small spaces or when resources for feed and grazing are an issue …
How to Grow a Compact Potato Grow Box You don’t need a lot of space to grow a substantial amount of potatoes, and using a box is far easier than growing them in the ground. You have a couple of options to consider in terms of how to construct the box that will allow you …
How to Make a Simple, Yet Sturdy Garden Gate A garden gate is a simple, yet effective way to make getting in and out of a garden easier. This is particularly true when you have some sort of barrier to protect the garden from vermin and predators. This simple project will eliminate the need for …
How to Boost Nutrient Levels in Soil Without Chemical Fertilizers Fertilizer is part and parcel for growing a healthy and productive garden. However, they can also end up doing more harm than good. Commercial products may also not be available in a long-term crisis or survival situation. Let’s take a look at some ways that …
