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Becoming a Mindful Gardener Amidst a World in Chaos

7 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When an envelope of chaos surrounds your life, it is important to know that your garden can be a place of refreshment, renewal, and hope. It can be a safe place where you can be still and become one with the natural world around you. This is a good thing. We often trip on our thoughts, on fear, and on the what if’s. In the garden, you can be still, content, and soak in the beauty that surrounds you. When you become a mindful gardener, you have arrived at a place that allows you to escape the chaos of the world and just be.

10 Reasons You Should Try Simple Box Gardening

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Traditional gardens are planted in long rows in the soil and generally require quite a bit of space and tending to be successful. You have to clear a space, amend your soil and be diligent in keeping weeds away. In short, conventional gardening can be kind of backbreaking, and this is why many people never create a home garden of their own.

Tips for Homesteading on a Half-Acre

5 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

We tend to think of homesteading as living on a farm. Don’t assume that you need acres to live off the land or be more or even wholly self-sufficient. A half-acre can fit a garden of a decent size, a small orchard, a small greenhouse, a work shed, a chicken coop, and even a couple of beehives.

7 Really Good Reasons You Should Grow Your Own Food

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While growing and preserving food is still a widespread activity in many cultures around the world, it isn’t necessarily popular in America. Many people take food for granted, simply going to the grocery store without much thought as to where the food comes from. We just expect it to be there, right?

How to Set Up the Ultimate Patio Garden for a Massive Harvest

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While most patios and balconies are reserved for beautiful overflowing flower baskets and ornamental displays, when space is tight, it may be prudent to prioritize growing fresh, organic food for you and your family. If you haven’t already embraced the idea of container gardening, what are you waiting for?

Grow Food Instantly Without Soil Using This Method

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Getting into the world of hydroponics can be more than a little intimidating. If you’re new to this type of gardening and just want to get your feet wet (no pun intended), you don’t have to have an extensive growing system with complicated pumps, electricity, or miles of land. All you need is a few basic supplies, and you can get started growing your own food right away…no work required.

The 20 Fastest-Growing Foods To Get Self-Reliant Now

8 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

If you’re feeling the stress of current events, you’ve probably spared a thought to the security of your food supply. What would happen if there was nothing on the shelves at the grocery store next week? Though that is unlikely to happen, it is still important to be prepared.

So You Got a Dehydrator: 5 Delicious Things You Can Make

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Once you have a dehydrator, there’s a whole new world of delicious and nutritious recipes for you to enjoy. This method of drying your food preserves most of the nutritional content and is a great way to keep your bountiful harvest from going to waste. Read on for some of our favorite ways to use a dehydrator.

How to Throw the Ultimate Pollinator Party

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Have you ever taken a stroll through your veggie or fruit patch to find full blooms and gotten really excited only to see that nothing comes of them? This is one of the most disheartening things that can happen to a gardener, and the reason behind this is a lack of pollination.

How to Grow and Use This Delicious Natural Sugar Substitute

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Unlike other sugar alternatives such as honey, maple syrup, and molasses, stevia is not metabolized by the body and has absolutely zero calories. This sweet sensation has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years and is quickly becoming the go-to sweetener for people with diabetes, those looking to lose weight, or people with a sweet tooth who still want to eat a healthy diet. Thankfully, growing stevia at home is super easy and is a great way to round off an herb garden, increase your sustainability, and improve your health by ditching processed sugar.

How to Throw the Perfect Backyard Party

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

The long, lazy days of summer are a great time to reconnect with old friends and get to know new ones. Once your garden is in bloom, and the weather has warmed, there’s nothing like a classic backyard party to create priceless, lasting memories. Follow these simple tricks, and soon you’ll be throwing backyard get-togethers like a pro.

Becoming a Mindful Gardener Amidst a World in Chaos

10 Reasons You Should Try Simple Box Gardening

Tips for Homesteading on a Half-Acre

7 Really Good Reasons You Should Grow Your Own Food

How to Set Up the Ultimate Patio Garden for a Massive Harvest

Grow Food Instantly Without Soil Using This Method

The 20 Fastest-Growing Foods To Get Self-Reliant Now

So You Got a Dehydrator: 5 Delicious Things You Can Make

How to Throw the Ultimate Pollinator Party

How to Grow and Use This Delicious Natural Sugar Substitute

How to Throw the Perfect Backyard Party

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