(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) The legacy and memory of homesteading live on in us. And while the era that our great-great-grandparents had to live through is long over, there are still some lessons we can learn from that time that we can use in our own homesteading plans today. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) Keep it simple, go back […]

(Natural News) Homesteading is a lifestyle that promotes self-sufficiency. To become self-sufficient, it is important to learn most of the prepping and survival skills listed below. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Animal breeding – Animal breeding is a reliable cash-generating skill. Aquaponics – Aquaponics incorporates gardening with a natural aquatic ecosystem. Baking – If you learn how […]

(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) Called the great or common mullein, this edible plant, native to Asia, North Africa, and Europe, was brought to the Americas by European settlers many years ago. Mullein, which now grows all over North America, is a favorite among holistic therapists since it is used as an ingredient in many homeopathic preparations and […]

(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) How much money can you save by growing your own food and medicine? Have you ever weighed your garden’s produce and compared it to the prices at the supermarket? Have you ever considered maximizing the efficiency of your growing space? The total amount you will save varies, depending on where you live, the […]

(Natural News) Grains are a staple food that are excellent sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibers. You can always buy your own supply of grain, but you can never truly know what kind of toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals could have been used to grow them. Unless you are sure that your […]

(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) 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 […]