How to Build a Simple Potting Bench
The potting bench that you are about to read about is not fancy, but very functional. It is also very easy to build
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Plants
Gardening Keeps You Healthy
Thomas Jefferson famously wrote to Charles Willson Peale in 1811 at age 68, “But though an old man, I am but a young
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The Pros and Cons of Raised Garden Beds
Before we get started, I want to say that I’m a huge fan of permanent and raised garden beds. They don’t need any
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Why Your Medicinal Herb Kit Should Have Yarrow
Yarrow has been used in natural remedies for thousands of years and can be used to treat burns, boils, blisters, ear infections, sores,
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Pacific Northwest Weather: Surviving and Thriving Outdoors
The wet, cool and moderate Pacific Northwest weather is a powerful force in shaping the ecology of the land. Understanding its patterns and
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Medicinal Herb Gardening Using Permaculture Techniques
Medicinal herb gardening is a wonderful way to begin incorporating permaculture into your life. Growing useful medicinal plants allows you to experiment with
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How to grow chilli peppers
Growing chillies at home is easy, and there’s a huge variety of different types to choose from. Whether you want flavour, heat or
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Plant these high-calorie vegetables to ensure your survival when SHTF
Vegetables are great if you’re trying to limit their calorie intake, but these present a problem when SHTF and you’re limited to what you can
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Benefits of common root vegetables
Root vegetables are exactly what the name implies – they are the root of the plant. The most common root vegetables have become
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8 Important Things To Do On The Homestead This Summer
The warm, sunny days are upon us. While we all love to sip on cold herbal tea that’s brewed in the sunshine all
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Success with Summer Squash
With summer squash there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is: The plants are rarely bothered by critters such as
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Hydroponics: The Good, The Bad, & The Necessary Equipment
You could realistically grow an entire garden hydroponically in your own home, and with a large enough financial investment, have fresh produce year-round
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How to Grow Tomatoes
You can’t beat the flavour of home-grown tomatoes straight from the vine – and they’re so easy to sow & grow! Simply choose
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Is It Time To Revive “Survival Gardens?”
With a global pandemic circling the globe and fears of food shortages, many are looking more closely at resurrecting the long-ago practice of
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Urban Gardening: Grow Anywhere!
Just because you live in an apartment, does not mean you have to live without the joys of fresh, homegrown garden vegetables. There
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GET MORE FROM YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN THIS YEAR
When spring finally arrives, it’s always exciting to get those first seeds safely tucked into the ground. But don’t put away your gardening
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Productive & Easy Container Gardening
Some of us are restricted entirely to small spaces, and some of us have either clay, rock, or sandy soils that are easier
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10 Cool Season Plants You Can Grow Today!
Even though the days are still cool, there are some seeds you can start today. Here are some cool-season vegetables and growing tricks
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Raised Beds – Pro-Con Fact -check
Before we get started, I want to say that I’m a huge fan of permanent and raised beds. They don’t need any exaggerations
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How To Grow Strawberries
The flavour of warm, sun-ripened strawberries picked fresh from your own garden is something to savour. These delicious and aromatic fruits are the
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Kale!
The virtues of kale have been extolled for so long that we almost feel guilty for not eating it. And it is one
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How to grow herbs
Growing your own herbs is an easy and rewarding project . Herbs are easy to grow in beds, borders, containers, or on windowsills.
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4 Sustainable Practices That Will Make Big Changes!
Whether we are climate change activists or skeptics, we can all agree that we should all be doing our part to leave our
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Top 10 crops for pots
Growing your favourite crops in pots can turn even the smallest of spaces into a home allotment. Container gardening offers a world of
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