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Turn Your Trash into Black Gold with this Amazingly Simple Vermicompost System
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org. Nature has its own way of creating resources out of waste. In the forest, leaves fall to the ground in autumn
The Hidden Life of Ladybugs: Things Learned as a Cannabis Farmer
When one enters into the world of organic gardening one of the first things you face is how to deal with pests. The truth is,
CD’s For Chickens? Ways To Keep your Chickens Entertained
There are so many reasons to keep your chickens entertained: chickens need entertainment is so that they won’t cause trouble, if you keep your hens
Video: It Takes a Garden to Raise a Community
A poem, penned by Khalilah Bilal, of Beacon Hill Community Garden, San Antonio, Texas: Choking in anger, anger sat in my bowels It is the
Chris Cornell’s Wife Says Prescription Pills Possibly To Blame, It’s Time To Research Alternatives!
Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell’s death has officially been declared a suicide, the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement Thursday. Cornell performed with
Extraordinary 16 Year Old Builds Budget 8k Tiny Home
This is the extraordinary story of a 16-year-old who built his own tiny home for just under $8k. The best stories are those in which
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
Five Simple Tips to Lower Your Electricity Bill
Whether your reasons are environmental, financial, or both, nobody likes a high electricity bill. Well, accept maybe for the electric company! Here are five simple
Never Wash Your Face with Soap Again
Confession: I haven’t used soap on my face in years. Instead, I use the oil cleansing method. It’s the most natural and easiest way to have
Scientists Have Found Over 28,000 Plants Beat Diseases Like Cancer and Diabetes
In many parts of the world, most people still rely on traditional plant-based medicine for their primary healthcare. This is especially so in many rural
Eco Home Featured on AirBNB, Stunning Mountain Views
Eco Home on 40 Acres Talk about a spectacular eco home with a beautiful mountain view. This Duncan, BC, Canada home sits on a 40
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Symbiotic Plant Relationship
The Three Sisters I first heard the term permaculture about five years ago from my friend John, after I mentioned to him that I was