Franken Seeds – Hybrid Seeds vs GMOs

Hybrid Seeds. Genetically-modified (GMO) seeds. Heirloom seeds. The labels often confuse people. Not a single day passes without some well-meaning reader leaving a comment like this one: “GMOs

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Food Shortages Could Force World Into Vegetarianism

Water scarcity’s effect on food production means radical steps will be needed to feed population expected to reach 9bn by 2050. Leading water scientists have issued one of

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How To Make Your Own Vinegar

So you finally found that bottle of crappy wine that rolled under the couch a couple of years ago after THAT crazy night. And it just so happens you’ve got a

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How To Make Mozzarella Cheese In 30 Minutes

Like cheese? Like Pizza? Like cheesy pizza? Here’s a step by step tutorial to make your own mozzarella cheese in 30 minutes. Now that’s quick. More Details Here

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Need A Wash? Make Some Castile Soap…

Bit smelly? Need a good wash? Why not make some castile soap. If you happen to have stinky people with sensitive skin, you could make them a bar

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Rain Water Storage Barrel System

Rain barrels collect rainfall and store it, so that it can be used later. There are 3 main components – The roof, the barrel, and the hose. These

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Out Treckking? Dont Get Caught In The Dark Again…

Out trekking and need to setup camp before the sun goes down? Lost your watch? Don’t get caught short. Here’s how you can roughly determine how much daylight

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Human Activity Is Still Killing Right Whales

Human activity is still killing right whales, one of the most endangered animals in the ocean. An analysis of four decades of whale deaths shows that attempts to

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Growing Up To 72 Plants In A 55 Gallon Drum

Gardening space at a premium? Well here’s an interesting idea. Go poke a bunch of holes in a 55 Gallon drum and you’ve just gone and got your own

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The Chunnel – A Wire Mesh Chicken Tunnel

Come on little red! Come on! If you’re keeping chickens in your backyard and would like to give them a little more space to run around (and can’t

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