Medicinal herbs are among the most useful items for preppers. First aid and health care are among the most essential needs for human survival. But what if you couldn't run to the store for your supplies any longer? I rely pretty heavily on my medicine cabinet to help me deal with everyday aches, pains, and everything in between. From allergies to sprained ankles, I often find …Continue Reading
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Vermicomposting | Fertilize With Worm Castings
Reading Time: 8 minutesVermicomposting is worming its way onto farms everywhere. Here’s why you should fertilize with worm castings, and how to grow your own worm composting unit. Vermicomposting For The Homestead I’m always looking for new ways on the farm to reuse, recycle and repurpose, and there’s nothing I love more than an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste we produce. The other thing …Continue Reading
Simple Homemade Mosquito Trap
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSummer is right around the corner and you know what that means - MOSQUITOES. Here is a simple way to rid yourself of this problem. Looking for even more natural mosquito-repelling solutions? Check out: 7 Natural Mosquito Repellent Plants | Home Remedies What you'll need for your homemade mosquito trap: 1.) 1 Soda Bottle 2.) 1 Bag of Brown Sugar 3.) 1 Jar of Yeast 4.) …Continue Reading
Make A Compost Bin Out Of Pallets
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking for a great weekend project that will not take your whole weekend? Have some yard cleanup to do anyway? Try this pallet compost bin we built out of repurposed pallets and zip ties. It takes less than an hour, and is actually a great compost bin, due to the way the pallets create structure to the pile, but also allow ventilation. Practically free, super fast to build, …Continue Reading
How To Make Compost
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe probably don't need to tell you the benefits of compost for your soil. With a few easy steps you can grow bigger healthier plants and save your scraps from being turned into garbage. Plus, composting gives you the opportunity to see exactly what is going into your fertilizer. So enrich your soil, plants, and life with some homemade compost. Find out how to make …Continue Reading
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