Homesteading

Repurpose, Regrow, and Recycle – Food Waste Edition

April 25, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: April 25, 2017

In the United States, there are 6.3 million households with very low food security and over half a million people without shelter. And yet, one out of every four calories intended for human consumption is never actually eaten. More than… [read]

How to Regrow Your Favorite Herbs and Save Lots of Money

April 24, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: May 28, 2020

It’s so easy to get food – just go to the store, find what you want, come back home, prepare it, eat it, and repeat. But what if you just had to go to your windowsill? Although many fruits and… [read]

Sustainable DIY Laundry Solutions: The Secrets Detergent Companies Don’t Want You To Know

February 9, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Living a life that’s light on the planet is important to you. Why else would you be on this site? You probably buy organic whenever possible and reject gas-guzzling SUVs in favor of eco-friendly engine options. Perhaps you only permit… [read]

How to Test and Amend Soil

May 26, 2016 by James White
Last updated on: May 26, 2016

Even gardeners with a green thumb can be foiled by bad soil. If you’re doing everything right but your plants are still dying, it might be time to take a look below the surface. Learning how to test your soil… [read]

Get to Know Microgreens – Easy to Grow & Better than Sprouts

March 31, 2016 by Natalie Miller
Last updated on: March 31, 2016

The appearance of miniature leafy vegetables is not the only reason they are increasing in popularity among gardening professionals, chefs, and consumers. It turns out that microgreens are a robust superfood filled with an enormous amount of energy, nutrients, and… [read]

Herbs With Healing Properties You Can Grow at Home

December 3, 2015 by Natalie Miller
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

Growing herbs in your home is not only easy, it is highly recommended. This is especially true if you are growing them for medicinal purposes. Although you can buy herbs, you won’t know how the plants were raised or how… [read]

Foods You Can Grow and Store All Winter – The Lowdown on Storage Crops

October 15, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: October 16, 2015

Eating local is something many of us strive for, but it can be easier said than done. We are at the mercy of the growing season for whatever local fresh produce is available and at the mercy of our work… [read]