8 Inexpensive Options for Small Space Gardening
Follow me With many options for inexpensive small space gardening out there, attempts to grow food in an urban environment can be successful
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Square Foot Gardening – Waste of Time for Preppers?
Follow me Square foot gardening can be an excellent way to produce a lot of food in a compact space. Added benefits come
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How to Grow Wildflowers
Follow me In the past few years I’ve read about, and have seen more interest in wildflowers, so I figure it’s about time
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Not just a weed: 5 Ways to use dandelions in your kitchen
Follow me Dandelions will pop up just about anywhere, from the side of the road to the middle of your lawn. But don’t
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Garden Rebels: 10 Ways to Sow Revolution in Your Back Yard (and Why You MUST Go to Battle)
Follow me Perhaps the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds. Instead of
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Essentials for Indoor Seed Starting
Follow me Even if you don’t have access to a greenhouse, you can create conditions that will allow seedlings to thrive. Tops on
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Creating a More Self-Sufficient Garden for the Long Term
Follow me I love gardening. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it saves money. However, it’s only useful for prepping purposes in the long
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How to Build a Simple Potting Bench
Follow me The potting bench that you are about to read about is not fancy, but very functional. It is also very easy
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Gardening Keeps You Healthy
Follow me Thomas Jefferson famously wrote to Charles Willson Peale in 1811 at age 68, “But though an old man, I am but
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7 tips for creating a successful organic vegetable garden almost anywhere
Follow me There is nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labor, literally! The seeds you just planted turn out as little shoots
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How to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard
Follow me Do you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem,
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The Pros and Cons of Raised Garden Beds
Follow me Before we get started, I want to say that I’m a huge fan of permanent and raised garden beds. They don’t
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Benefits of Small Backyard Ponds
Follow me There are many benefits of small backyard ponds for both people and the environment. Freshwater habitats of all kinds are currently
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Planting and Caring for Flower Bulbs
Follow me There is nothing quite as welcome as those beautiful spring flowers that seem to emerge from nowhere to welcome the arrival
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How to grow chilli peppers
Follow me Growing chillies at home is easy, and there’s a huge variety of different types to choose from. Whether you want flavour,
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Your path towards Food Freedom: Simple and cheap home gardening innovations
Follow me Food freedom is a top concern for many people, whether they be natural health enthusiasts, environmentalists, or simply concerned about the
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Plant these high-calorie vegetables to ensure your survival when SHTF
Follow me 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
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Benefits of common root vegetables
Follow me Root vegetables are exactly what the name implies – they are the root of the plant. The most common root vegetables
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How to Have a Garden When You “Can’t” Have a Garden
Follow me Are you itching to grow something for the table in these times of bare shelves, but don’t have space? Well, you’re
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Want All the Green Beans You Can Eat? Get the Best Harvest With These Growing Tips
Follow me Here’s everything you need to know about growing a great and bountiful green bean harvest. When I was growing up, I
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8 Important Things To Do On The Homestead This Summer
Follow me The warm, sunny days are upon us. While we all love to sip on cold herbal tea that’s brewed in the
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Success with Summer Squash
Follow me With summer squash there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is: The plants are rarely bothered by critters
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Growing Great Sweet Peppers
Follow me Yes you can grow great sweet peppers! The big blocky bell peppers you find in supermarkets need a long warm (but
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Hydroponics: The Good, The Bad, & The Necessary Equipment
Follow me You could realistically grow an entire garden hydroponically in your own home, and with a large enough financial investment, have fresh
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