(Natural News) Home gardening may seem overwhelming, but these six tips can make your gardening journey a little easier. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalsite.com) Read on to learn how to make eggshell “pots” for your seedlings and how to make a DIY non-toxic weed killer for your home garden. Use eggshells to make seedling pots Save those eggshells […]

(Natural News) A lot of preppers have home gardens because they want to be self-sufficient while others grow organic food to ensure that it remains GMO- and pesticide-free. If you’re reluctant to start a home garden because growing organic produce seems more expensive, read on to learn more about common organic gardening myths and why […]

(Natural News) Homesteaders and preppers alike must always aim for self-sufficiency. One of the best ways to achieve this is to grow organic food at home, supplemented by local sources within a few miles. Stocking up on food supplies is well and good, but they will run out eventually. Thus, a homesteader or prepper must stockpile […]

(Natural News) People who want to try out organic gardening may hesitate because of the negative things they may have heard or read about it. But most likely, the “knowledge” they put stock in happens to be incorrect. First off, organic gardening is not more expensive than the conventional approach. It’s actually the opposite. Organic […]

(Natural News) Due to its high levels of nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen, chicken manure is one of the best fertilizers available to backyard gardeners. Chicken scat can bring life back to soil that has been depleted through the years. The main concern however is making sure that you turn it into compost […]

(Natural News) Organic peppers are wonderful, colorful vegetables that can add a zest to any meal, whether they are stuffed and baked, grilled, smothered onto enchiladas, tossed into salads or simply enjoyed as a raw snack. The taste of a pepper, depending on the type and size, varies from mild and sweet to spicy, burning hot — challenging and delighting the taste […]

(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) Tomatoes are among the most popular crops in the world, but they are also a magnet for pests and plant diseases. A study published in the journal Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection evaluates the potential uses of pomegranate peel extracts for controlling Meloidogyne javanica, a tomato pest, offering farmers a safe and […]

(Natural News) If you’re still not making a conscious effort to seek out organic produce, you’ll probably reconsider after you hear the results of some recent fruit sample testing. The presence of pesticides on conventionally grown produce is expected, but the extent of the contamination the tests revealed is shocking. According to tests carried out […]

(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 […]