Homesteading

Fresh, healthy, Local and Sustainable Fruit Year-Round

August 24, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: August 22, 2015

We all know that fruit is good for us. The steady stream of research and articles on the subject reminds us constantly of the amazing antioxidant benefits of blueberries and how an apple a day keeps the doctor away. When… [read]

Five Easy Home Improvements To Make Your Home Green And Healthy

August 11, 2015 by Bob Gorman
Last updated on: December 15, 2015

In an ongoing effort to “go green” and “save the planet,” people are looking for easy, affordable home improvement projects to make their homes greener, healthier, and sustainable. Home Insulation Before starting on any project to ensure energy efficiency, it’s… [read]

The Benefits of Backyard Chickens

July 15, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: July 15, 2015

Whether you consider yourself to be urban, rural or somewhere in between, keeping chickens offers a wide array of benefits. As it turns out, chickens are not just fluffy and fun, they are good for you! With nutritional benefits of… [read]

Five DIY Organic Shampoo Recipes for Beautiful Hair

May 6, 2015 by Soni R Medhi
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Shampoo is the most common hair care product we buy, but the harsh chemical compounds present in commercial shampoos cause too much harm to our tresses and make them dull, dry, and unhealthy. Going organic can save your hair from… [read]

Repel Mosquitoes by Cultivating Marigolds

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2017

Marigolds are beautiful, strong smelling herbaceous flowers that are widely grown throughout the world. Most people grow marigolds for their season-long blooms, their beautiful scent, and because they are easy to grow. There are other great reasons to grow marigolds.… [read]

Five Common Weeds to Cultivate for Health and Nutrition

April 23, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Much of the work we do as gardeners involves pulling weeds, and many of us can attest that this is not our favorite part. The good news is that there are many common garden weeds you can leave right where… [read]

10 Most Profitable Vegetables To Grow

April 9, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 8, 2016

A lot of people are growing vegetables to beat the credit crunch. Growing vegetables is the best way to turn your gardening expertise into a means to save significant money. There are numbers of inexpensive vegetables that can easily reduce… [read]