6 Tips For Building Soil For Your Raised Garden Beds & Planters

“During our first few seasons of gardening we spent more time weeding than anything else. Our undersize plants left much of the topsoil exposed, and local weeds took

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Sprouting Grains For Feed

“Why take the extra time and labor to sprout? Sprouting not only neutralizes phytic acid, which blocks the absorption of many important minerals, it also increases the vitamin

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Bicycle Lawnmowing

“There we were, ruminating on just what gizmos creative minds will dream up to win fame and glory (plus cash and bike) in the Specialized Innovate or Die

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Making Willow Water Tonic

“In the fifth century B.C., the Greek physician, Hippocrates, wrote that chewing bark of a willow tree could relieve pain and fever. (No wonder squirrels don’t get headaches.)

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How To Make Pickled Jalapenos

“Jalapenos are abundant right now, but that’ll change very soon, when fall starts to chill the fields. I love the brightness of fresh jalapenos, but pickled jalapenos are

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A Goat Will Keep You Alive

“When thinking about survival prepping, most think of collecting as many dried foods as possible to last for as many years as possible, along with whatever other supplies

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How To Grow Stevia & Make Homemade Stevia Extract

“Have you ever wondered if it was possible to learn how to grow stevia and make homemade stevia extract – that “miracle” plant that is sweeter than sugar

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How To Make Beef Jerky

“A year ago, my husband and I purchased half of a cow to feed our growing family. I was able to speak with the butcher and customize all

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How To Get Started On The Path To Providing For Your Family

“If you’re used to buying your groceries at the supermarkets, and/or have never raised animals or had a garden, trying to get started can certainly feel overwhelming. Why

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How To Build A Solid Root Cellar

We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in.  For those unfamiliar with the term, a root cellar is an underground room

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Homemade Almond Milk

“One of the biggest arguments dairy-free milk drinkers make for purchasing store-bought milks instead of making it at home is the added vitamins. They see it as a

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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tablets

“Are you familiar with those little dishwasher tablets that are sold in all the stores? They seem awfully handy and I’ve often wanted to buy them. However, they

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How To Multiply Basil With One Plant

“I was wandering through my local Whole Foods Market the other day, when some beautiful  basil plants caught my eye. They were fresh, tall and full, and…… well

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How To Grow Raspberries

“You may think the sheer gustatory pleasure of wolfing down ripe, juicy raspberries, whose flavor explodes in your mouth, is reason enough to grow them. Well, think again.

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Survival Skills: How To Make A Torch

“Hollywood always makes everything look so easy. The scene opens with someone stuck in a cave, tunnel, temple or another suitable backdrop for an adventure movie. Our hero

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Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Items

“Some ordinary, unassuming household objects have super powers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks. So the next time you stain a shirt,

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How To Make Self-Igniting Fire Starters

“I am always on the lookout for a new fire starter, and when I find a new idea, of course I have to try it out! Well I

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The 5 Minute Instant Hand Warmer

“Everybody has seen them, the instant hand warmers sold during the winter months for insane prices. However In this instructable I’m going to show you an easy way

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Making Honey Wine

“Every time I mention honey wine, someone thoughtfully corrects me. “Isn’t it called mead?” Apparently, wines come from grapes, mead comes from honey, and beer comes from grains.

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For The Cleanest (Greenist) Laundry Try Soap Nuts

“Don’t be afraid of soap nuts. Yes, they look a bit weird and smell funky at first, but they work! My clothes come out of the washer with

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