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While it may seem obvious that a good hike through a forest or up a mountain can cleanse your mind, body, and soul, science is now discovering that hiking can
Want to multiply the number of plants you can grow in a garden or on a patio or deck? Grow up! Vertical gardening, a technique to cultivate plants
No newly cut garden bed is complete without some edging to distinguish it from the rest of your yard. Installing landscape edging is an easy DIY project that
This bridge is made entirely from blades of grass only 40-50cm (1ft 6in) long. It can withstand a load of 10 tons and only takes 3 days to
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
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
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
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.
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” –
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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