(Natural News) If you’re tired of living each day eating junk food and being stressed all the time, consider homesteading. It will not only help you be more self-sufficient, but it can also teach you how to appreciate nature and live a healthier life. Being a homesteader will give you a chance to enjoy life […]

(Natural News) Gardening can be a very relaxing pastime. Being outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and running your fingers through the soil is an exhilarating experience for avid gardeners, and it can help melt away stress. Others do it out of a desire to better control the foods they consume. People with organic home gardens […]

(Natural News) While anyone can become food independent, you need to keep in mind that this requires a lot of hard work. Food independence is a good way to ensure that your diet is free of harmful genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Kelli and John from The Sustainable Couple practice food independence, and they shared some […]

(Natural News) Patients with mental health problems, dementia, and cancer should spend more time gardening, a report says. British health charity, King’s Fund, urges the National Health Service (NHS) to have general practitioners prescribe gardening as an alternative treatment to standard prescription medicine. The report says that this activity can dramatically improve overall health. The […]

(Natural News) Bees might not be a priority for you, but did you know that without these small pollinators, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy various crops like fruits and nuts? Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are dying off because of various factors like disease, parasites, pesticides, and poor nutrition. When bees die off, beekeepers […]

(Natural News) Vertical gardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, herbs, and medicines in a small amount of space. They are a practical gardening alternative for suburban backyards and cramped city homes. But as with most gardening techniques, vertical gardens have their own share of drawbacks and benefits. Here are some of the […]

(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an all-around wonder spice that can be used not just for the flavor it adds to food but also for its many health benefits. Fresh turmeric is ideal for culinary and medicinal purposes but it’s not always easy to find truly fresh turmeric roots. Instead of going through a lot of trouble […]

(Natural News) Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a favorite in ancient Rome. It was during the Age of Exploration when Columbus and other explorers sought the […]

(Natural News) Weeds are a home gardener’s nightmare. There are many ways to eliminate pesky weeds, from old-school hand-pulling to using herbicides, but there is a natural and effective alternative that is worth considering. If you are facing a weed problem in your garden, try using horticultural vinegar as an alternative to store-bought herbicides that may […]

(Natural News) Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is […]