When your family’s safety is at risk, here’s how to grow your food in secret
(Homesteading.news) No one likes to think about a time when our society may break down due to social unrest, but clearly we are living in times when that possibility is becoming more and more likely. Food security is, therefore, even more imperative now than perhaps at any time in our lives. Your typical garden that Read More
Grow these five great superfoods quickly – even indoors
(Homesteading.news) Gardening is a great and cost-effective way to increase your intake of healthy plant foods, as well as increasing your family’s self-sufficiency. But starting a garden can be daunting for people with limited experience. In particular, beginners may have trouble with the often months-long wait required before garden plants are ready for harvest. Such reluctant gardeners should Read More
Fight your depression naturally – plant a garden
(MindBodyScience.news) It makes sense that cultivating a garden of any type can help one’s state of mind, even preventing or resolving issues of depression. Focusing on nourishing plant life takes one’s attention to nature and away from negative “stinkin’ thinkin’” that fosters depression. The energy field of natural settings also helps calm the mind. Ayurveda practitioners Read More
Dramatically expand your harvest with vertical gardening: 13 reasons why you should do it
(Homesteading.news) Jack had it right when he planted the magic seeds that grew into a sky high beanstalk. Not only did he stumble upon the principles of vertical gardening; but Jack also discovered the path to abundance and self-reliance when he realized he could provide for himself and his family as a result of the riches Read More
What you’ll need to start your very own herb garden any time of the year
(Homesteading.news) Summer is here, which means the sweet essences of flowering citrus, leafy greens and other fresh fare are soon to follow. But for some people, joining in on this bountiful chorus with their own vegetable or herb gardens might sound too intimidating, or they’re not exactly sure where to start. If this is you, the Read More
10 great tips for companion planting that naturally keep pests away and boost yields
(Homesteading.news) Companion planting for pest control and to encourage plants to grow with more vigor has fascinated people for centuries; however, few backyard gardeners know how to use these natural methods for organic sustainability and how to improve your garden. Plants that work together to help one another grow; plants that repel insects for organic pest management; Read More
Make a thirst-quenching super juice from your own watermelon patch this summer
(Homesteading.news) Watermelon is a deliciously thirst quenching, healing super food. Juicing watermelon is especially nutritious because you can juice the entire melon…fruit, rind and seeds, all of which offer incredible benefits. In fact, studies show that the most nutrient dense part of the melon is the rind, and the seeds contain beneficial fat. When only the Read More
These 7 insects will keep the real pests out of your garden
(Homesteading.news) It’s that time of year when green thumbs can get their hands dirty and grow beautiful vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, and many more. Unfortunately, this is also a period of time when the garden pests are back to haunt the garden. Some of the more common garden pests include aphids, caterpillars, grass hoppers, ants, Read More
Why you should be growing carrots this summer
(Homesteading.news) What is the best thing to come from carrots? Well, carrot juice, of course! Carrot juice is truly amazing and not only for its sweet succulent flavor, but also for its fairly immediate health benefits. When someone I know is in a health crisis, I make sure that a juice extractor is on hand Read More
These 10 medicinal herbs should be in your garden
(Homesteading.news) As you plan your organic garden this spring, you may want to include some important medicinal herbs that pack a punch for alternative health benefits. Herbal medicine is an old healing art that goes back thousands of years and in fact, many of our modern day medicines are derivatives of plain, old herbs. Johns Hopkins Medicine states Read More
