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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil – How Dirt Makes You Happy…
Prozac may not be the only way to get rid of your serious blues. Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects on the brain and are
San Francisco Becomes First City To Ban The Sale Of Plastic Bottles…
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest burdens to the environment. Believe it or not, enough plastic is discarded every year to circle the globe four times. Even worse, it is estimated
Here’s How To Grow Cucamelons…
Cucamelons are definitely cool stuff to grow this season. Try something completely new this time and surprise your fellow growers. What are cucamelons? Cucamelons are grape-sized cukes. These
This Device Harvests Wave Power & Could Power 1/3 Of The US…
Researchers from Oscilla Power – a US-based renewable energy company, have developed a mechanism, called Triton, that rests on the ocean surface and gathers power from the constant source of waves.
Scientists Find That Plants Can Communicate Telepathically…
Plants have scientifically been shown to draw alternative sources of energy from other plants. Plants influence each other in many ways and they communicate through “nanomechanical oscillations” –
How To Build The Best Potato Box Ever…
As the areas of my garden devoted to perennials has gradually increased, the need to use the remaining space more efficiently has become more important. Using trellises and
Here’s How To Grow Fruit & Vegetables In The Shade…
A shady spot may not be the best place to grow fruits and vegetables, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done! Choose your crops carefully and even
This Biodegradable Water Bottle Is Made From Algae…
This innovative solution to plastic pollution will reduce the amount of waste piling up in landfills and swirling around in the oceans. To say that plastic is a
How To Build Your Own Smokehouse…
A smokehouse is the ideal solution for preserving and cooking a wide variety of foods, from smoked meats to smoked cheese, and even smoked vegetables. Not only does
Grow An Infinite Supply Of Herbs In Water With Plant Cuttings You Already Have…
The species of plants you can grow only in water, without any soil base, is truly amazing. So, if you are ready for a shift from the conventional
From Finance to Farmer – Incredible Permaculture Farm Created in Just 3 Years!
Andrew Martin once worked in the finance industry, but after leaving that life, he and his wife Beth moved to New Zealand and developed an amazing permaculture property
Activist Develops Way To Oxygenate Your House Using Plants…
Environmental activist and CEO, Kamal Meattle, has figured out a way to counteract pollution on a local scale. By locating three specific plants, the Areca Palm, Mother-in-law’s Tongue
How To Build A Living Kid’s Playhouse That Brings Them Back To Mother Nature…
When we were young, outside wasn’t just the best option, it was the only option. It was the only option I considered anyway. Still years away from home computers
How To Grow Early Spring Peas…
Peas are normally sown directly into the ground to minimize root disturbance. This means waiting for the soil to warm up, which can be a drag when you’re
Attract Beneficial Insects & Bees With Your Own Insect Hotel…
At any given time, your garden might contain over 2,000 species of insects. Some of these are pests, the kind you don’t want in your garden because they
A Genius Way To Grow Peppers & Tomatoes In (Self-Watering) Buckets…
The Alaska Grow Bucket design is based on a Sub Irrigated Planter (SIP) that irrigates your plants from below and depends on a wicking medium to draw water
How To Start A Farm With No Money…
Here are some good insights from John Suscovich who started his farm a few years ago, and learned a thing or two in the process… A farmer friend
Bill Nye Just Bet A Climate Change Denier $20,000 That The Earth Will Get Warmer Next Year, And Got Turned Down…
It seems like climate change deniers are confident in their unfounded beliefs, as long as their money is not on the line. Popular television presenter Bill Nye, “the
How To Make A Keyhole Garden – An African Style Raised Garden Bed…
Keyhole Gardens are a great garden to make. They can survive floods and arid conditions well, as the raised bed holds moisture. Grey water can be used to
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