If you're limited on space and want a garden that has high yields and waters itself, then you're going to want to check out this awesome DIY project by Larry Hall. Watering even a small garden can be a chore, especially for those of us with a full work schedule and kids. This … [Read more...] about How to Build a Self Watering Rain Gutter Grow System
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Why You Need to Start a Garden
Cantaloupes contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (a bacterium that causes the infection listeriosis) killed 33 people and sickened many more in 2011. This is just one of many horrific cases of contaminated produce sold to consumers, consumers such as you. How many … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Start a Garden
Asparagus Growing Guide
Not only is asparagus rich in vitamins B, C, calcium, and iron but it is also a perennial vegetable that will provide you with food for years to come. But before you decide to plant this delicious vegetable there are a few things you should know about it, like soil type and what … [Read more...] about Asparagus Growing Guide
20 Perennial Vegetables to Plant Once and Enjoy Forever!
It won't belong before It’s that time of year again, so it's time to start planning your garden. But before you do, wouldn't it be great if you could plant a crop that comes back year after year with no annual tilling or planting. Well, with these 20 perennials you can. Having … [Read more...] about 20 Perennial Vegetables to Plant Once and Enjoy Forever!
Moving Toward Self Sufficiency: A Beginners Guide
There are certain skills and knowledge that you would not use until disaster strikes, but on the other hand, there are things that can be and should be done before disaster does strike. One of those things that should be ongoing is gardening. Keep in mind during a crisis you will … [Read more...] about Moving Toward Self Sufficiency: A Beginners Guide