(Natural News) Like humans, plants in your home garden need the right nutrients to grow healthy. This is why it’s important to learn about secondary nutrients and how to prevent or address their deficiencies in plants. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) What are secondary nutrients? The primary nutrients for plants are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). […]

(Natural News) Managing a homestead can be tiring, especially if you have a large garden. To make things easier for yourself when it’s time to water your plants, use an irrigation technique that suits your gardening needs. (h/t to TheGrowNetwork.com) Automated irrigation techniques Here are some automated irrigation techniques to try in your garden or […]

(Natural News) A carefully tended garden can make any home look more appealing. But preppers know that the best way to keep your homestead both beautiful and SHTF-ready is by maintaining a survival garden with an edible landscape. This ensures good operation security (OPSEC) and maximizes the time and effort you spend on your garden […]

(Natural News) The world’s biggest commercial rooftop greenhouse, which spans over three acres, sits on top of a former Sears warehouse in a borough in Montreal, Canada. It produces over 24,000 pounds of tomatoes, eggplants and other vegetables each week. The massive greenhouse belongs to Lufa Farms. Since its inception in 2009, Lufa Farms has […]

(Natural News) “Urban Forest,” a 30-story mixed-use high-rise in Brisbane, Australia, is poised to become the greenest building around the globe in the most literal sense. The building itself is set to be raised up on large columns that resemble tree trunks. It includes 382 apartments and a stepped facade that doubles as extended balconies for […]

(Natural News) As more people learn about their benefits, urban gardens have increased in number across the United States. However, there are several issues surrounding food production in urban areas, like soil contamination, that are thought to pose risks to human health. In a recent breakthrough, a team of researchers from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain conducted a […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a rewarding hobby, but it can use up a lot of water. Conserve water by using eco-friendly products like a water-saving hose nozzle. (h/t to Learn.Eartheasy.com) Applying strategies like mulching, maintaining healthy soil and watering at night can help reduce the water you use for your home garden. Alternatively, you […]

(Natural News) For a homesteader, a garden does more than add beauty to your property. When SHTF, your garden can provide fresh produce so you can keep your family healthy and well-fed. But maintaining a garden means you also need to know natural and effective ways to protect your plants from garden pests. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Why […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a beneficial hobby, but if you want to protect your plants naturally, you need to learn some gardening hacks. For instance, if your garden is infested with squash beetles, you can use self-rising flour to get rid of the pesky bugs. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) What are squash beetles? Squash beetles, also […]

(Natural News) It’s convenient to grow herbs and vegetables if you have a spacious backyard or homestead. But those who want to grow herbs in their apartments can opt for container gardens. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Container gardening tips Here are some things to consider when choosing a container in which to grow your herbs: Use […]