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Gardening with Essential Oils – Companion Plants to Attract Pollinators and Repel Pests
Companion planting is a common practice among gardeners. The most common popular method of companion planting is the Three Sisters method of putting squash, beans, and
How to Choose the Best Vehicle for Your Homestead
HLiving on a homestead has its benefits, but it also has drawbacks. You need to do chores and there is work all day long. From hauling
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
Kombucha Chronicles Part 9: Fine Tuning Your Brew and Cleaning Brewing Vessels
Everyone’s kombucha tastes are different. Some swear by the continuous brew method, in which you never really remove the scoby from the vessel in
7 Simple DIY Root Cellars – Keep Your Food Fresh With No Electricity
As you dig into the earth, you will find that the soil becomes increasingly cool. This is because the sun’s hot light is unable to
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms
This Prickly Pear Cactus Candy Recipe is VEGAN!
This prickly pear cactus candy is INCREDIBLE. When I was 16 I went to Arizona for what was legitimately my first vacation ever. It was
Chicken Tractor and Cattle Operation at Raven Rock Eco Village Ohio
This is Ted with Raven Rock Eco Village. He shows us how the chicken tractor is set up and describes how they have the chickens
The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
This article was originally published on the Grow Network. There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. Below, we
Honey is Medicine! Don’t just eat it!
Most people know honey to be a natural sweetener but may not know it has an array of medicinal properties treating a variety of symptoms
3 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Homestead
The late American steel magnate Charles Michael Schwab was quoted as saying: “I find my greatest happiness in thinking of those days in Homestead when
Chinese Scientists Develop Solution to Regrow Tooth Enamel
In the wake of issues with mercury based fillings it finally seems like the dentist industry is moving in the right direction when it comes