(Natural News) Even if you don’t have enough space for a home garden, you can become a self-sufficient urban prepper by starting a container garden or joining a community garden. (h/t to MindBodyGreen.com) Here are some suggestions for preppers who want to grow their own food even without a backyard garden. Cultivate an indoor garden. If you want […]

(Natural News) Living in a neighborhood that has a working farm, plenty of green space, community gardens, edible landscaping, and rows of fruit trees without trading the city life seems like an ideal neighborhood. Agrihoods, short for agricultural neighborhoods, exist for this reason – and they help tie communities together. The size, geography, and socioeconomic […]

(Natural News) Beekeepers are not the only ones who benefit from making bees more welcome in the garden or yard. By cultivating the appropriate types of flowering plants during each season, people will help support the populations of wild bees that live in urban and suburban areas. Both natural and agricultural ecosystems depend on the […]

(Natural News) If you want to start a home garden but you live in an apartment – don’t despair. By being creative and resourceful, you can grow nutrient-rich veggies like carrots and kale indoors. Keep these tips in mind before you start planting your vegetables. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Use the right pots. To grow well, indoor plants need well-draining […]

(Natural News) With a bit of creativity, even people who live in small apartments can practice homesteading. If you want to homestead in your apartment, here are some tips that can help you become more self-sufficient. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Try apartment gardening. Turn your apartment into a mini-garden by growing berries or tomatoes in hanging baskets and vertical […]

(Natural News) A well-maintained garden can enhance the beauty of any home. But a survival garden can offer so much more: It allows you to harvest fresh produce, and it can even be a source of useful medicinal herbs. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) The benefits of cultivating a survival garden Preppers are practical, and a survival […]

(Natural News) Preppers know that certain flowering plants deserve space in their home gardens, especially those with medicinal uses like calendula (Calendula officinalis). The flowering herb has brightly-colored yellow blooms that can be used to treat a sore throat or reduce fever. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Calendula plants, which are also called English marigolds or pot marigolds, can repel various garden […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, preppers know that they can harvest fresh produce from their survival garden. But what if you want to earn some extra cash with your harvest? (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) From home gardening to market gardening The habits and techniques of successful market gardeners and small farmers can be applied to home gardens if you […]

(Natural News) The practice of edible landscaping unites design and functionality, making this type of landscaping perfect for home gardeners who wish to start a garden that is both beautiful and bountiful. But why stop at a beautiful and functional garden when you can also incorporate herbs into the landscape? (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) Herbs are […]

(Natural News) Homesteaders work hard to cultivate the plants in their garden. However, something as small as a weed can wreak havoc even in the most carefully maintained yard. Thankfully, there are two tips that can help you get rid of pesky weeds. (h/t to OldWorldGardenFarms.com) Did you know that most of the weeds in your […]