News & Articles By Rhonda Johansson
08/08/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Top 10 edible roots to help keep you alive and healthy in a survival situation
When hermit monk Brother Simon reappeared at the farmer Farrin’s market after not being seen for seven years, people thought they were seeing a ghost. After realizing that Brother Simon was, in fact, alive and well, people started asking him how he managed to survive completely off grid. “I used the knowledge of our wilderness […]
07/25/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
4 Invaluable lessons from the Great Depression you need to remember
The Great Depression was a low point in our history (pun intended), but in our collective experience of it, there are life lessons to be learned. Regardless of whether or not we are heading towards the same conclusion (hello, crypto-currency crashes), it would do well to remember some basic life hacks. It is, after all, […]
06/15/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Ten potent SUPERFOODS you can grow right at home, without spending a fortune
It is a misconception to think that you have to be well off to eat nutritious items. You can save money by growing these 10 healthful superfoods in your backyard garden or inside your home. Carrot – The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) says that eating carrots reduces the risk of developing certain types […]
05/12/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Rosemary is one of the easiest herbs to grow
Rosemary is the darling of the mint family. This incredibly fragrant evergreen herb is used for a variety of things, from a culinary condiment to a wonderful perfume additive. The plant is a rich source of vital nutrients as iron, calcium, and vitamin B6. Although many people use the herb dried or powdered, wellness experts […]
04/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
UNSOLVED: 1,600 people have mysteriously gone missing in public parks
Former law enforcement officer and founder of the CanAm Missing project, David Paulides believes that around 1,600 people who have vanished in various National Parks fit certain criteria, forming “chilling new patterns” that may explain many of the mysterious disappearances. This is not just a regular conspiracy theory either; currently there is no centralized registry […]
04/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
10 easy-to-grow flowers for the beginner gardener
Do you half-jokingly describe yourself as having a “brown thumb”? The evil twin to the green pixies, this description applies to anyone who has the unfortunate ability to kill everything they touch. Take heart: there are some flower plants that are incredibly easy to grow. In fact, here are ten of them: Sunflowers – These […]
04/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
A little bit of sunshine: How to grow sunflowers
Just looking at a sunflower is enough to make anyone happy. The earthly representation of the sun, these flowers are bright and beautiful. Sunflowers are not just decorative though — their seeds have been studied to have numerous health benefits. Furthermore, the oil extracted from the flower can be used to heal the skin and keep […]
04/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
14 fruits and vegetables to start planting in April
We’re hitting the middle of Spring! With temperatures rising and your garden soil reaching that “Goldilocks” temperature of not too hot and not too cold, now is the perfect time to plant most of your vegetable seeds. An article published on USFeeds.com lists 14 fruits and vegetables you should start planting now! Beans: Not just […]
04/17/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Woman cures horrific skin condition using capers extract cream… after all antibiotics FAILED
For Frances Batten, 33, life ended when her mother passed away unexpectedly. Not only did she lose a parent, she suffered a terrible attack of a skin condition called rosacea. Left crying in front of her bedroom mirror every day and confining herself to her room, Batten was convinced her life was over. Finding that […]
04/11/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Doomsday library launched in frozen arctic wasteland to protect knowledge from global apocalypse
The world’s most important books are now protected from the apocalypse. The second “Doomsday Vault,” called The World Arctic Archive, opened in the frozen wasteland of Svalbard, Norway. It is situated alongside the Global Seed Vault which stores a massive collection of seeds needed for humanity to survive should the food supply run out. (RELATED: Discover […]
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