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01/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Inspiration: See how this couple asserts their food independence

While anyone can become food independent, you need to keep in mind that this requires a lot of hard work. Food independence is a good way to ensure that your diet is free of harmful genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Kelli and John from The Sustainable Couple practice food independence, and they shared some tips to […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer

What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn. GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]

04/13/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

13 Foods you should only buy once… then grow forever

There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables grown in your garden. Not only do they taste better, but they’re also safer and healthier for you and your family since they are grown without the use of harmful pesticides or other nasty chemicals. What’s more, growing your own food helps save a lot of money and […]

04/11/2017 / By Earl Garcia

How to prune your tomatoes for a maximum yield this summer

Tomatoes are one of the most delicate plants to care for, especially when it comes to pruning. Pruning has tremendous benefits to offer. Properly pruning your tomato plant helps improve their form and prevent fungal growth and bacterial disease. Left unpruned, tomatoes produce dense growth that prevent the leaves from drying, which in turn may weigh […]

03/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

These raised bed gardening tricks beat traditional gardening every time

Raised bed gardening has been in practice among agriculture enthusiasts for years. Simply put, raised bed gardening is a method that makes use of elevated garden beds to cultivate a variety of crops. Modern raised bed gardens use frames of wood, concrete blocks or timber, and are relatively easy to construct. Gardeners have touted the many […]

03/03/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Off grid living: Grow 25 pounds of sweet potatoes in a bucket

Although sweet potatoes are an important staple food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, this versatile, orange root tuber can be added to many other meals all year round. While sweet potatoes have been used for ages by many cultures around the world, until recently they weren’t a regular sight on American kitchen tables outside of […]

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