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08/02/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Step-by-step guide to effortlessly grow oregano

Growing oregano is relatively easy, especially indoors. Just like thyme, oregano can successfully thrive in a six-inch pot and can survive in a hot, dry, and sunny place. It is important to note that the herb grows best when sufficient light is provided. Placing the plant near a bright window is ideal so that the […]

12/12/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Ditch the expensive GMO seeds, homesteaders! Switch to high-yield, natural, open-pollinated seeds instead

The popularity of organic produce has grown exponentially in recent years. There are several important advantages to choosing organic over conventionally grown produce, including: Organic produce is not doused in the fungicides, herbicides and insecticides commonly used in conventional farming; Since organic food isn’t covered in preservatives to make it last longer, it is generally […]

11/16/2017 / By Rita Winters

Growing for a better world: The 5 benefits of organic gardening

We can all do our part in helping regenerate the Earth. This can be as small as learning how to garden. Organic backyard farming, or simply gardening, is one of the best ways to start helping our communities and our environment. Commercial agriculture creates only a few jobs, since most commercial farms make use of machinery. […]

11/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

20 Easy-to-grow crops you can raise at home

Home gardening is becoming more popular these days, which is largely due in part to its many beneficial effects such as lower food cost and relatively healthier produce. We have prepared an extensive list of easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables to help you kick start your own food garden. Top 10 easy-to-grow fruits Apples – An […]

11/03/2017 / By Ethan Huff

How this couple earns a six figure annual income with 1.5 acres of land

Can small-scale farming in the modern age really generate enough income for the average family to make an honest living? For Jean-Martin Fortier and his wife, Maude-Hélène Desroches, it does. The Canadian couple grows beets, broccoli, salad greens, carrots, and various other types of produce on their modest 1.5 acres of land, from which they […]

10/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

It’s easier than you think: How to grow a vegetable garden

Have you ever thought of growing your very own vegetable garden? It may take some patience, but it’s easier than you think. You only need proper planning and knowing which vegetables are the best to plant based on your needs and gardening skill. Growing vegetables can be a fun activity, especially as a way to […]

09/13/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are these 8 common mistakes creating a tomato timebomb in your garden?

There are few simple pleasures in life as juicy and fulfilling as taking a bite of a freshly-grown tomato. Tomatoes are some of the easiest plants to grow. There are, however, eight common mistakes many novice gardeners make when starting their own tomato farm. Avoiding these practices will fully optimize your yield. Not rotating the […]

07/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to easily grow turmeric in the comfort of your own home

Turmeric is one of the easiest plants to grow. The medicinal root is extremely low-maintenance and produces ample yields which should supply a typical household throughout the year. Turmeric is grown similar to ginger root; that is, it sprouts from an underground tuber or rhizome and not from seeds. It takes around six to eight […]

04/13/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

13 Foods you should only buy once… then grow forever

There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables grown in your garden. Not only do they taste better, but they’re also safer and healthier for you and your family since they are grown without the use of harmful pesticides or other nasty chemicals. What’s more, growing your own food helps save a lot of money and […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

One cup wonder: How to reuse old coffee grounds

Your cup of joe can do more than perk you up in the morning. From exfoliating your face to removing dirt from tiles, used coffee grounds are useful in more ways than one. For your skin and body: Easy Exfoliant – Combine used coffee grounds with equal parts all-natural oil (we recommend using either olive oil […]

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