Sorry, everyone. This isn't a recipe for a tasty cannabis beverage. When we talk about "weed tea," we're referring to a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer made from common garden weeds. If you're keen on ...
How to Make a Simple Pair of Knit Socks
Whether you're new to knitting or have been playing with yarn for a while, you may be interested in learning how to knit socks. These are immensely handy items to know how to create, and You can ...
How to Crochet a Sun Hat with Twine
If you spend a lot of time working outside, you'll need a good sun hat. Just about every gardener, farmer, and homesteader has experienced a bad burn or sunstroke at some point. Since we really don't ...
How to Make Herbal Hydrosols on the Stovetop
If you're new to creating medicines and personal care products, the wide range of labels and names might be confusing. For example, just about everyone is familiar with essential oils, but what about ...
All About Foraging and Harvesting Reishi Mushrooms
If you're interested in natural medicine, chances are you've come across reishi mushrooms at some point. These fungi are treasured by herbalists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and have ...
How to Make Nutrient-Rich Fertilizer using Pond, Lake, or River Plants
If you're a gardener who has a small body of water nearby, you're in luck. Not just because you have a potential source of fabulous drinking water, but because of the beneficial nutrients you have at ...
How to Make Powdered Wild Greens
Whether crops fail or sources are generally scarce, one can often depend on wild foods for sustenance. Foraged "weeds" and other wild greens are often more nutritious than their cultivated cousins and ...
The Many Uses of Yarrow: Why It’s an Invaluable Plant for Your Garden
We gardeners often talk about the benefits of having multi-purpose plants. How awesome is it when you can eat a plant's roots and leaves? Or if a species is as medicinal as it is nutritious? If you ...
14 Best Short-Season Crops for Cold Climates
Growing food in a cooler climate can be really frustrating because of the ridiculously short growing period. As a result, we need to take full advantage of the time and resources available to ...