(Natural News) Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to […]

(Natural News) Most of us can choose to buy organic produce to avoid the dangers of pesticides to some degree, but the same can’t be said of farm workers and children living in the vicinity of conventional farms. Study after study has alerted us to the havoc that exposure can wreak on health. Why are […]

(Natural News) Part of keeping your garden healthy is taking care of the soil. Soil health is a vital part of agriculture and its condition affects the plants that grow in it. It also influences the ecosystems of microorganisms living within the soil, including small animals like worms and bacteria. If you’re having trouble with […]

(Natural News) An important component in preparing for disasters is learning how to make nutritious food that can keep up your energy during a long-term survival scenario. If you’re looking for one such recipe, try making pinole. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is pinole? In Christopher McDougall’s book, “Born to Run,” he talks about people from […]

(Natural News) When it comes to seeds, most gardeners are familiar with hybrid seeds, but not all know about heirloom seeds. While using hybrid seeds has certain perks and advantages, planting heirloom seeds can become a wonderful addition to your homestead. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) What are heirloom seeds? Heirloom seeds refer to seeds that have […]

(Natural News) During harvest season, you may have extra produce that you want to preserve and eat at another time. Canning is one of the most popular methods for food preservation. Not only does it extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, it also gives an extra punch in taste and texture. You might […]

(Natural News) Talk of a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems” is not hyperbole; that’s the exact terminology used in the first global scientific review of the world’s insect populations. Overall, more than 40 percent of insect species are seeing declines, while a third are considered endangered. The extinction rate of insects is eight times that […]

(Natural News) In November 2019, thousands of short-tailed shear water birds washed up dead on the beautiful beaches of Sydney, Australia. The locals are accustomed to seeing beautiful sea birds arrive this time of year in healthy flocks; the locals did not expect thousands of foul birds to wash up dead on the shore. Food […]

(Natural News) When it came to mealtimes, medieval peasants had better food choices than most of us do today. In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, researchers from the University of Bristol in England noted that croppers from this period lived on meat stews, leafy vegetables, and fresh dairy products – foods that were […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, your tasks don’t end after you set up your survival stockpile. Before SHTF, you need to rotate your supplies so they don’t go to waste. You also need to protect your stockpile from pests and rodents. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) If you forget about rodent control, all your efforts will go to […]