Discovered in the well waters in Epsom, England, Epsom salt has proven itself useful time and time again over the years. Made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate, it’s commonly used as a saline laxative or pain reliever. Unbeknownst to most is that it can also work wonders for your garden- we’ll talk more about how […]
Those of us in the Preparedness Community know that the economy is on its last leg. We don’t know when, but we know that it is inevitable. The economy tanking is one of the things we prepare for. Many approach this future by purchasing tangibles. Anything of value that you can purchase now, will be […]
Modern synthetic fertilizer consists of varying amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), which are added to croplands to replace these depleted nutrients in the soil. There are several problems with this method, one of the primary ones being that these are finite resources. Nitrogen, for instance, must be captured through a process […]
Choosing to build your own greenhouse is an easy decision to make, and it’s not as hard as you may think. As with any project, just break this one down into steps and you won’t get overwhelmed. While the build itself can be done in two days with a helper. I chose to go it […]
I currently live in an urban apartment complex. I have a small compost pile in the wooded area on the side of a hill that no one even notices. I cover it with leaves. When I lived down the street in a house with a large back yard, I had a compost bin. I am […]
