(Natural News) Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards […]

(Natural News) If you are a homesteader, you’d want to make the most use of your land in order to maximize your resources. This includes standing sources of water. Small ponds can help supplement your food production when you use them to grow your own edible water garden. Here are a few other advantages you […]

(Natural News) If you have a home garden, you need to prepare ahead of time so you can still harvest crops even during winter. After all, you wouldn’t want to run out of resources just when the weather starts getting frosty again, would you? (h/t to MDCreekmore.com). Factors to consider for cold climate gardening While it’s […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a popular stress-relieving hobby: it offers many benefits, such as letting you spend more time outdoors and being a source of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a study, gardening’s therapeutic benefits may be due to Mycobacterium vaccae (M. vaccae), which is bacteria found in the soil. The study, which was published […]

(Natural News) In a recent experiment, scientists analyzed whether adding wood ash or crushed rock to a low-fertility soil, as compared with an unamended control, will result in a fertilizer effect. The results showed that the wood ash created the highest accumulated clover biomass over two cuts, followed by the crushed rock. The circular economy […]

(Natural News) Chives are easily one of the most recognized herbs in the kitchen thanks to its versatility and flavor. This perennial herb of the onion family is a cool-season, cold-tolerant plant that is relatively easy to grow, especially during spring when it is in season. This article will walk you through the steps in […]

(Natural News) Many people think of gardening as merely a relaxing hobby, and it does indeed help to melt away stress. However, the ability to grow your own food is quickly becoming a necessary life skill as processed foods and pesticide-laden produce are shortening people’s lives. Now, a group of European architects has envisioned a […]

(Natural News) Watercress is easily one of the most nutritious greens in the plant kingdom. This green, leafy salad staple is an excellent source of carotenoids, manganese, and vitamins B1, B2, and B6 as well as vitamins C and E. Watercress is also packed with fiber, iron, copper, and iron. The vegetable is known to have anticancer […]

(Natural News) Many people turn to gardening to calm their minds or bring beauty into their lives. Besides being relaxing, growing herbal medicines in your backyard or home can improve the quality of your life in several other ways. Multiple studies have confirmed the beneficial effects certain plants can have on your overall health and […]

(Natural News) It’s spring, and green-thumbed gardeners across the country are itching to get planting again. For those who systematically saved and organized their seeds last year, this is an exciting time. If, on the other hand, you were not able to set up a seed storage system in the past, why not plan now […]