Edible City: Grow the Revolution Documentary

Edible City is a fun, fast-paced journey through the Local Good Food movement that’s taking root in the San Francisco Bay Area, across the nation and around the

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How To Make A Better Strawberry Pallet Planter

“Over the past year I’ve come across scores of DIY pallet projects, some of them intriguing and others not quite there yet but still having potential. One that

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10 Great Vegetables To Grow In The Fall

“You may think that gardening for the season is finished once the summer crops begin to wane, but that’s hardly the case. In fact, your vegetable garden is

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Mosquito Repellent Plants

“As summer fast approaches, I would like to suggest plants that will repel mosquitoes in your landscape and how to use these plants to enjoy the outdoors during

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Making A Survival Doll…

When all else fails, whether earthquake, tornado, terrorist attack, the rapture, or an alien invasion from outer space, you have only to grab your survival doll and run.

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Over 50 Canning Recipes In Seasonal Order

“Canning season is quickly approaching as gardeners everywhere are planting their spring gardens and patiently waiting for the inevitable bounty. If you are like me, then you intentionally over plant so you

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7 Simple Strategies For A Successful Beginner Vegetable Garden

“There’s just something about having a vegetable garden. Imagine – your own organic market, right outside you front door. No more running to the store for salad, no

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6 Steps To A Naturally Flea & Tick Free Dog

“Fleas and Ticks are one of the biggest complaints of dog owners… especially if you are taking a natural approach instead of the toxic, potentially deadly chemical insecticides.

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25 Ways You Can Be More Self Reliant Today

“There are a lot more than 25 ways to be more self reliant so use these tips as a creative nudge. Self reliant living has always been an

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Backyard Farming On An Acre

“As the economy suffers and genetically modified foods become more mainstream, growing some of the food that your family consumes is a way to save money and eat

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Learn How To Trim Your Goat’s Hooves!

“Fat boys? Sandals? Wedges? Our summer foot wear can change with our mood, but goats require consistent, well-trimmed hooves to remain healthy, as well as fashionable. Hoof trimming

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How To Build A 20′ Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

“Geodesic Domes are awesome. This Instructable will show you how I built a 20′ dome for about $250, with the majority of that cost being the greenhouse plastic

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How I Use Herbs To Maintain A Healthy Goat Herd

“It’s no secret that I love my goats. I never would have dreamed I’d one day list “goat” as my favorite animal, but now I do, without hesitation

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Clever Tunnel System Makes Chickens Do Your Gardening For You

We’ve already seen how one farmer trains her chickens to eat slugs, and the internet is full of examples of chicken tractors – portable coops that can be

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15 Great Grains: How To Cook, Dry To Cooked Ratios, And More!

“Whole grains are a staple in my plant-based diet, along with lots of starches, vegetables, beans and fruit. Whole grains are low in calories, satiating, and full of

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Tips For Making Sausages

“With the kickoff of summer underway this Memorial Day weekend, tis the season for sausage, finally.  Though I would argue all seasons are sausage-worthy, warm weather means the

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The Herbal Solution To Chicken Coop Pest Control

“When my White Orpington hen, (Marilyn) began egg-laying last summer, she made a habit of laying them in my lavender and lemon balm plants. Perhaps she found them

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Rainwater Harvesting & Collection

“Compare different methods of rainwater harvesting & get tips for success… With water shortages hitting many parts of the country, rainwater catchment systems are becoming an appealing option.

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How To Grow Raspberries & Blackberries

“Raspberries and Blackberries are a diverse and delicious berry with a multitude of uses. They are high in fiber antioxidants and vitamin and numerous minerals; the juice contains

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Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

“I make chicken stock usually every couple of weeks. I have turned to making it in the slow cooker because I can toss everything in and not have

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