“The word hydrosol, ‘hydro’ water and ‘sol’ solution means water solution and refers to the fact that a hydrosol is water containing plant molecules, it is produced alongside
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Power From The Tap: Water Motors
“Few people in the western world realize that they have an extra power source available in their household, workshop or factory: tap water. Just before the arrival of
Growing Potatoes In Straw
“Forget about what you think you know about growing potatoes… Are you ready for something new? We are… so we decided to plant our potatoes in straw this
How To Convert A Washing Machine Into A Water Powered Generator
This video is a step by step guide showing you how to convert a smart drive washing machine into a pelton wheel dc generator making 780 watts, the
How To Build A Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Out Of Wood
“Vegetable gardening is becoming more and more popular these days as people want more control over their food and where it comes from, as well as the desire
Giving Bees A Hearty Start With Herbal Bee Tea
“We are three weeks into our new adventure as beekeepers. My amazement every time I peek in the hive, or the saucy pride I feel when I notice
Health Care At Home The Natural Way – The Home Apothecary
“The use of herbs in every day wellness and home health care is very appealing to me. For one thing, I love plants and all that gardening entails.
An Almost Foolproof Way To Grow An Avocado Plant From A Seed
“After you eat an avocado, the temptation to try and grow your own plant is well nigh irresistible. I have started at least a hundred avocado seeds, and
How To Make Strawberry Jam
“This year after strawberry picking I made two varieties of Strawberry Jam. The first variety is my All american basic jam, the stuff I ate as a kid.
Making Do & Farmstead Pantry Planning
“If you’re ready to move from casual gardening to stocking up for the winter, I can’t stress enough to plant more than you think you will need, or
Gardening 101: Companion Planting
“Mother Nature is awfully ingenious; she has come up with quite a few methods to keep bugs away and plants healthy and thriving. It turns out that plants,
Free Documentary – Seeds Of Death, The Lies Of GMO
The leaders of Big Agriculture – Monsanto, DuPont, Syngenta – are determined that world’s populations remain ignorant about the serious health and environmental risks of genetically modified crops
Wind Cube Turbines – Power For A Family Of Four
“How would you like your very own take-it-home apply-it-yourself wind power generator? How about a whole array of them? This is a design that’s just that, take it home, unpack
Make A Bike Trailer For Less Than $10
“Using a bike is a great way to zip around town and run errands, but some jobs are a little more than a bike alone can handle. What
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
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
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
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.)
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
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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