Making a log cabin in the woods generally involves the use of lumber that is sourced from the local area. Consequently, the structural framework of the cabin will be determined by the types of trees that are available. It’s important to Read More …
From “The Complete Book of Composting” Copyright 1960 by J. I. Rodale USING COMPOST FOR TREES Start right from the very beginning. Use compost to start and nourish your tree. We cannot recommend commercial, chemical fertilizers which do not add Read More …
Beans are a major part of our long term food storage and curiosity about grinding them into a usable flour finally got the best of us. From what I have researched, you can grind any bean into flour. You can Read More …
In spring, you need to support the shift of your lawn grass from a period of dormancy to one of active growth. However, how exactly should you fertilize the grass? Doing so incorrectly in terms of time and amount could Read More …
Bread – One of the most historically important means of nutrition for humans across the globe. When you think about preparing and storing food, bread is something that is a given. However, do you really know what you are doing when Read More …
Gardeners are always looking for ways to maximize yield and minimize effort. The Mittleider gardening method achieves both these aims, and its fans claim it can be used with any soil, in any climate. It minimizes weeds, and keeps plants Read More …
What is hydroponic gardening? Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, which is the growing of plants in dirt-less medium, or an amphibian based condition. Hydroponic gardening uses mineral food solutions for nourishing the plants in water, without soil. Use of Read More …
©Coulson It is really tough to achieve the Passive House standard in a tiny building, in a cold climate. Can Carly Coulson pull it off? Carly Coulson practices architecture in very cold Duluth, Minnesota, and describes her approach as Invisible Read More …
The Las Vegas Shooting was one of the worst mass killings in modern history. Why was it so bad? How could one person create so much devastation? How would I survive if that was me? To answer these, we need Read More …
Prepping Tips for Everyone If you’ve been prepping for any length of time then these may be a refresher or they may be brand new. If you’re just starting in the prepping/preparedness world, then these will most likely be new Read More …
