Gardening – Doing It Cost Effectively Many of us assume that a backyard vegetable garden can save us money, but is it really true? After investing in equipment, soil, seeds and water, do you really come out on top? Think about: Cost of plants or seeds, Cost to provide nutrient rich soil (dirt, fertilizer, worms), Cost to protect and …
DIY Fences Anyone Can Make While purchasing everything you need for prepping can become rather expensive, there are 2 thinks you can can for almost free or free; Skills and Knowledge. Knowing how to do something and then practicing actually doing it is where you gain the skill. Many free range animals do require fencing to …
How To Capture the Medicinal Benefits of Your Christmas Tree When the holidays are over, take down the tinsel, but don’t bag the tree. Its needles, boughs, and trunk can do more than hold ornaments. Balsam Fir is the most common Christmas tree! Balsam Fir can soothe sore muscles, heal respiratory conditions, treat cold and flu, …
13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For those looking to grow trees or shrubs, the approaching fall means it is almost the perfect time to plant for next season. Cooler air with warm earth gives trees and shrubs a chance to establish good root growth before having to face the heat of …
Spiced Plum Butter Recipe Anybody else think it’s outrageous how much spices cost in the grocery store? The best kept secret: indian grocery stores or indian spice stores, if you have them were you live! This sweet homemade spiced plum butter is packed full of summer plums and just a hint of spice. It’s perfect on …
