5 Little Known Ways to Find Cheap Compost
Perhaps you're new to creating compost, or you need to fill an area larger than your current compost production can support, but a time will come when you'll need to find a source of outside compost. You can purchase compost at your local garden supply center, but...
Early Registration Open for The Herbal Academy
The Herbal Academy was one of the very first online schools to offer robust, innovative herbalism programs to a global classroom. Their herbal online courses are curated by a staff of professional herbalists as well as medical professionals offering a well-rounded...
8 Ways to Become a Producer Instead of a Consumer
The overarching theme of the 21st century has become consumption. For every product we purchase, there is packaging to throw away. We use disposable plates, cups, cutlery, and straws because our hectic lives have deemed it too difficult to wash dishes. Even $1000...
Polish Borscht
Polish borscht is a popular winter soup when beets are in season, and hot soup can bring comfort and warmth. While the main ingredients are pork and beets, its flavor is very similar to chicken noodle soup. The milk and sour cream in this recipe to make it a little...
How to Select Containers for Your Vegetable Garden
Selecting the correct container for your vegetable garden can depend upon a variety of factors. What is the correct size container for your plant? Will you need to be able to move the container after it is planted? What material will work best for your environment?...
10 Best Planters for Your Container Garden
Selecting the best planters for your container garden is an essential part of successfully growing edible plants in a small urban garden. You'll want enough root space to support growth, but you don't want a planter so deep that you're wasting soil. These containers...
How to Care for a Sick Piglet
Pigs tend to be very hardy animals; however, they aren't completely immune to all ailments, especially as babies. Baby pigs, or piglets, are much more susceptible to disease and injury than mature pigs. So how do we prevent illness in piglets and how do we care for...
Raising Ducks for Eggs
Ducks are growing in popularity as the latest additions to backyard homesteads; however, there is still some apprehension when it comes to eating duck eggs. For those who have dared to venture outside of their comfort zones, many have found they prefer the rich flavor...
3 Strategies to Avoid Food Insecurity
We're approaching the anniversary of Hurricane Irma, which makes me think more about what I should be doing to be more prepared for a hurricane. August and September are the most volatile months of hurricane season. This is typically when we see more hurricanes as...
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast that gives you a taste of fall, with its soft apple pieces and warm hint of cinnamon. The individual servings make it perfect for portion control, or just a convenient way to serve it to your family. It can also be...
