(Natural News) More often than not, you can find the solution to your ailment in nature. That unassuming-looking weed can actually be a cure for stomach flu or something else. Here, we look at some of the best medicinal plants to have and grow in your garden. While there are many more excellent medicinal plants […]

(Natural News) If you want to use a natural and non-toxic weed killer in your garden or homestead, try some horticultural vinegar. You can use this kind of vinegar to keep your garden free of weeds. It is effective for weed control and it is also an eco-friendly option that does not include any harmful […]

(Natural News) When starting a small farm, there are considerations you have to make. A small farm is a small business, and as harmless as it may sound, there are painful downsides when it is not managed properly. Nevertheless, a small farm is a good way to fulfill your nutritional and financial needs. Small farms […]

(Natural News) Our relationship with the fig tree is one for the books: It’s one of the first crops that we’ve learned to cultivate (predating even wheat), and we’ve been enjoying its sweet, juicy fruit ever since. Of course, the fact that figs are ridiculously easy to propagate could be a significant factor in why our […]

(Natural News) Tree collard greens are a superfood that can grow all-year round and they can reach to at least eight to 12-feet tall. The leaves of this plant look and taste like the outside leaves of a cabbage, but they don’t form a “head” like the latter. Once the plants are at least four […]

(Natural News) Homesteading is a truly wonderful thing. Unfortunately, not everybody “gets” it, city folks most of all. They’re the sort who’d rather embrace convenience and cleanliness over a lot of what makes homesteading so rich a lifestyle. Frankly, there’s just way too much that city dwellers, urbanites, townies, and what-have-you’s don’t understand about what […]

(Natural News) Growing oregano is relatively easy, especially indoors. Just like thyme, oregano can successfully thrive in a six-inch pot and can survive in a hot, dry, and sunny place. It is important to note that the herb grows best when sufficient light is provided. Placing the plant near a bright window is ideal so […]

(Natural News) Garden pests like slugs will damage the various plants in your garden. If you want to eliminate these disgusting and slimy pests, here’s a strange but effective way to get rid of them: beer traps. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) How to make slug beer traps These natural traps are easy to build and set up, and […]

(Natural News) If you cultivate a garden, you know that it can be difficult to gauge the progress of your potatoes. After all, while other crops like pumpkins or tomatoes grow above ground, potatoes grow underground. You won’t know if your potatoes have flourished until it’s time to harvest them. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Gardening mistakes […]

(Natural News) Laurel leaf, more common known as bay leaf, is a kitchen staple that gives soups and stews better flavor. Aside from being a primary flavoring agent, bay leaves have significant medicinal properties that improve the body’s overall health. Bay leaves are rich in antioxidants and organic compounds that keep free radicals in check. The leaves also reduce blood […]