There are several reasons to grow your own mushroom log. Perhaps you consider yourself a master chef and have discovered the unparalleled taste of locally sourced mushrooms. Maybe, you’re just looking a way to grow extra food or interested in its health benefits. Whatever your reasoning is, fungiculture is easy and can be seen as … Read more
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Start growing your own food using a DIY aquaponics system. These simple designs will get you up and running fast with minimal investment.
Can you build a greenhouse in the desert? Yes! It is a serious challenge, however. I live in the Southwest, where we have blazing hot summer days and frigid winter nights. A greenhouse can be a great addition to anyone’s garden, regardless of where you live. Having a desert greenhouse requires some planning that other … Read more
What is a Root Cellar A root cellar is an underground room or storage area used for keeping food in a constant, cool, and low-humidity environment for extended periods. This is much like what takes place in an underground cave. Whether the temperature at ground level is swelteringly hot or well below freezing, this doesn’t … Read more
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Prepping is about preparing to live without many of the modern conveniences we have today. One of those conveniences is electricity. One of the best things about learning ways to get things done without using electricity is you will save money on your electric bill today. Every dollar you save on your monthly utility bill can be applied to paying off debt or buying more supplies for your emergency storage.
Have you started planting or thinking about what you will plant in your garden this year? Are you willing to try something new? Yes, there is actually a different kind of plant you can grow in your garden that produces delicious fruit. Have you heard of the cucamelon? If you haven’t, you are in for a real treat!
Last week I posted a very popular article on making compost and the feedback was incredible. I had a few people ask about building a good sturdy compost bin. I originally was going to send them a few images of the compost bin that I currently use, it’s simply three pallets bolted together.