A DIY Greenhouse For Growing Food Year Round
I have wanted a greenhouse for as long as I can remember. A warm, well-lit room dedicated to nothing but plants is pretty much every gardener’s dream! Whether for growing …
How To Grow A Superfood Garden
News about so-called superfoods is everywhere, touting their abilities to do everything from relieving pain to preventing cancer. But what is it that makes these foods so super? These foods …
Top Benefits of Companion Planting and Popular Pairings
Having a healthy and beautiful garden requires more than just having the right gardening supplies. A well-maintained space gives you great benefits throughout the year, with delicious vegetables and stunning …
Why Aquaponics is an Amazingly Sustainable Way to Put Food on Your Table
by Conrad Novak With the growing interest in organic food, many people have turned away from the exorbitant prices in their local grocery store and started planting their own gardens. …
Meet Herbert, The Vertical Hydroponic Smart Garden That Fits On Your Kitchen Wall
Living off grid presents more than its fair share of challenges. How will you power your home or cabin? Will you choose a tiny home or maybe something more traditional …
IKEA Offers Hydroponics At U.K. Stores
Hydroponic systems aren’t new, and there are plenty of folks living off grid who use such a system in their green houses to increase yields and harvest times. You can …
Urban Farming In Detroit Brings Hope and Better Health.
Large cities almost all have areas that are largely abandoned, falling into disrepair, and are in need of finding a purpose again. This is especially true in places like New …
Thinking of Going Off Grid or Homesteading? Taking Smaller Steps Could Ease Your Transition
While some still think that off grid living and homesteading are just “fads” or “trends”, many others know better. If you want to call it a trend, then there is …
Kimbal Musk Investing in Vertical Farming Development.
We often cover the business ventures of Elon Musk since his investments in solar, batteries, and other off grid related technology make him fairly relevant to off grid living and …
Homesteading Is Part of Bringing Back Forgotten Food Varieties.
One benefit to growing your own staple crops (or any crops) that some are already aware of, is that homesteaders are part of the movement that is helping to bring …