Living green walls. You may have heard of them and thought they were no more than the latest design fad. However in truth, the concept dates back to the 1930′s and they are science fiction made fact! No longer just Read More …
If you live in a hot and dry location and you want to grow a garden, or keep a potted plant on your balcony, you have a problem. It’s very hard to keep your plants properly watered. I might have Read More …
The perfect greenhouse “doesn’t exist yet, but we know the requirements. It must be simple to construct, easy to manage, environmentally sound, and pleasing to the eye. Some day soon the horticultural equivalent of Henry Ford (for affordable price), W. Read More …
A comprehensive guide to growing vegetables and flowers from seed By David Grist There are many ways to start seeds, but a seed-starting system, such as the GrowEase Seed Starting Kit ensures good results. GROWING plants from seed is a Read More …
An alternative to growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in a traditional garden, and an especially good option for those that don’t have the land required for a full backyard garden bed, is to start a container garden. While you’re probably Read More …
Whether you are camping for a weekend or a week or surviving in the bush, you will run into rainy days and nights. There is no avoiding the rain. You can’t put an order in with Mother Nature for sunny Read More …
Body armor can provide you with protection against a surprising number of threats. Most Preppers will not consider body armor, despite it being an incredibly accessible piece of equipment that can save your life in a range of scenarios. The Read More …
Reasons to Rooftop Garden… Increase access to private outdoor green space-at home or at work-within the urban environment Support urban food production Promote individual, community, and cultural diversity Improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions Delay stormwater runoff Increase habitat Read More …
A friend Ed sent me a lot of information on maintaining lead acid batteries. It is good information, but a bit technical for many people so I am going to split this post into two parts. First, some simple guidelines Read More …
When it comes to survival, improvising efficient solutions from common items can save the day. There are good tools all around you and you need to be able and recognize them. The following household items can be found in Read More …
