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Bullet Garden: US Army Commissions Ammo that Grows Plants
Biodegradable Bullets The US Army has commissioned a new type of bullet that is not only biodegradable, but that will sprout seeds months after being
DIY Kombucha and Sauerkraut + 3 More Probiotics You Can Make at Home
Making Your Own Low Cost Probiotics From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowNetwork. Well the science is in folks, and has been for some time! Probiotics are essential
Do Plants Feel Pain? New Studies Show Plants Make Noise When Stressed
Life Gives Life: Is Pain Part of that Process Even when I was vegetarian I never fooled myself into believing that I was harming fewer
DIY Deodorant that Doubles as TOOTHPASTE Recipe
Here it is–the ultimate minimalist life hack: Deodorant that doubles as toothpaste! Okay, it might sound crazy, but actually, you can do an awful lot
Caffeine’s Startling Brain Effects: Is Coffee Friend or Foe?
Caffeine is the number one drug of choice over the world. It’s even more popular than alcohol, yet most people don’t really think of it
Cocolmeca: The Miracle Vine for Caregiving and Sickeness
I love a good ethobotanical adventure and Mexico is full of them. Today, while near the central market, we stumbled (nearly literally) on a pile
3D Printed Living Tattoo
Scientists at MIT have pushed the boundaries of 3D printing by creating interactive living tattoos. Well, temporary living tattoos anyway. They are stuck to the skin
The Kratom Consideration: Thoughts and Concerns on the Miracle Plant (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!)
One of the most fascinating aspects of plants (for me) is the fact that so many of them contain compounds that have a pretty profound
Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good
Famous Cinnamon French Toast
There’s nothing quite like good french toast, especially when you’ve got good things like pure maple syrup to top it with. This time I’ve decided
Intentional Communities: Are They Just for the Entitled?
Do you remember the community feeling of summertime as a kid? I can still remember the smell of pine trees, gardening with my mom, and
Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can