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Methods to Assist A Healing Fever
This article was originally published on The Grow Network. There will probably be few times in your life when you actually need to give medication

Sourdough Bread Good For Your Gut! Plus Recipe!
If you love the taste of sourdough bread you will be pleased to find out that it’s actually good for your gut health! There are

Raw Milk Recipes
When I was growing up, my best friend lived on a dairy farm. Every day after school, we would ride the bus to her house

doTERRA Essential Oils For Clear, Hydrated, and Smooth Skin
For most people who have had breakouts it can be a painful and slightly embarrassing experience but no matter what kind of skin issues you

Remove Dangerous Pollutants Using House Plants
We all know plants and nature have many different uses, both in health and healing. However, did you know that certain types of plants can

Nature Study – Why Children Thrive Learning Outside
Sometimes, when we’re out with our nature club, people stop us ask why we do nature study. Honestly, there are so many reasons that we

Would Permaculture Have Prevented the Brazil Fires?
There’s been a lot of drama recently as far as Brazil is concerned with the deforestation and subsequent wildfires which have been largely started as

3 Movies That REALLY Make You Think About Freedom & Responsibility
Sometimes lessons are best taught via storytelling. As a freethinker, however–it can be pretty tough to find any worthwhile stories to listen to. Reality TV doesn’t

Stunning Foraged Yule Wreath Tutorial to End 2020 Right
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial? Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining

How to Cook With Acorns + 4 Recipes
Acorns used to be a major food source for Native American—and with good reason. They were everywhere, were easy to gather, and stored fairly well

The Marijuana Justice Act: How the War on Drugs Targets the Poor
Is the so-called War on Drugs really a war against the poor? Senator Cory Booker is making waves with his newly proposed Marijuana Justice Act

CBD Miracle: Autistic Child Speaks for First Time Ever After Trying CBD Oil
The miracle of CBD oil is realized in the case of a 9-year old boy whose family says his inability to speak has been cured

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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this

IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back

The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our

Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close

How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another

This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock