Plants in the cabbage/brassica family are spectacularly tasty. The problem is that cabbage white butterflies find them delicious too, and they can obliterate an entire crop if you don't take ...
13 Unusual Root Vegetables to Explore
Carrots, beets, turnips, and potatoes are ubiquitous in edible gardens around the world. But what about jicama, sunchokes, and scorzonera? These may already be staples to some, but are considered ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Costmary
Whether you're interested in obscure plants, or just like to try growing unique species to your space, costmary makes a great addition to any garden. It's gloriously fragrant, has a wonderful history, ...
Swap Out Grass with These 14 Edible Lawn Replacements
"Foodscaping" is a growing trend that many self-sufficient folks are adopting quite enthusiastically. In simplest terms, it's using edible lawn replacements in lieu of grass. This way, you use every ...
The Complete Guide to Fall Gardening: Making the Most of the Season
Summer's end is within sight, and many new gardeners might feel like the best of the growing season has already passed. But no need to fret! There's still plenty of time to grow oodles of delicious ...
Living off the Grid: What It Is and 3 Realistic Options to Get Started
Living off-grid can be a dream come true. You might aspire to full self-sufficiency, or maybe you’re prepping for Armageddon or a zombie apocalypse. Regardless of your motivations, the idea of taking ...
Bug Out Bag: 15 Life-Saving Essentials to Pack
Chances are you’ve heard the expression “bugging out” before. The concept is basically to get out of Dodge as quickly as possible when and if a disaster happens. As you can imagine, a “bug-out bag” is ...