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09/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hungry in the wild? Take these 15 plants into consideration the next time you venture out

Out and about in the field? Why not bring home some exotic goodies – Canada’s countryside is chock-full of wild edibles, with more than 350 different species of plants and root crop to choose from. However, if this is your first time foraging, it is wise to refrain from touching or picking anything you are […]

09/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

The basics and the benefits of home vegetable gardening

Planting can be a wonderful hobby. It can be enjoyed by people wanting to get back in touch with nature, or the elderly as a relaxing past-time. It can also be a family activity – parents can spend quality time with the kids while they teach them about nature and watching things grow. Plus planting […]

03/14/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Food Freedom: Learn how to “grow half of your own food” with sustainable, organic methods that can be practiced anywhere

Is there anything better than chowing down on food grown in your own backyard? Homegrown produce has distinct flavors that simply can’t be beaten by the fruits and vegetables sold in the grocery. That isn’t just satisfaction you’re tasting—you’re also savoring unmatched food safety and security. When you grow your own food, you control what […]

11/05/2017 / By Rita Winters

Self-reliance in the city: One family proves it’s possible

What does it take to be an urban homesteader? One family in Pasadena, California managed to pull off bringing the country into the city. Around 372 square feet only, this self-sustaining home produces 400 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers, totaling 6,000 pounds of food a year! This urban homestead was the brainchild of […]

10/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

It’s easier than you think: How to grow a vegetable garden

Have you ever thought of growing your very own vegetable garden? It may take some patience, but it’s easier than you think. You only need proper planning and knowing which vegetables are the best to plant based on your needs and gardening skill. Growing vegetables can be a fun activity, especially as a way to […]

04/13/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

13 Foods you should only buy once… then grow forever

There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables grown in your garden. Not only do they taste better, but they’re also safer and healthier for you and your family since they are grown without the use of harmful pesticides or other nasty chemicals. What’s more, growing your own food helps save a lot of money and […]

01/22/2017 / By Ethan Huff

GMOs are not only dangerous but unnecessary-just look at India’s organic rice revolution

Things are finally turning around for the better in India after more than a decade of progressive crop failures, bankruptcies, and even suicides resulting from the country’s unfortunate adoption of biotechnology. Going against the grain of mainstream thought, many Indian farmers are deciding to ditch the GMOs and chemicals and go completely organic — and […]

06/22/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

These 22 tips will help you save money when you adopt the raw food lifestyle

(Homesteading.news) Who doesn’t like saving more money? If you’ve recently gotten interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle and are trying to find more ways to save money doing it, here is a collection of money saving tips for you. Finding a way to make this diet sustainable for you and your wallet is probably […]

05/02/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Clean and green – Inspiring urban farm grows an astonishing three tons of produce a year on a mere 1/10 of an acre

(Homesteading.news) With food prices steadily rising over the last several years, by as much as five percent, families are scaling back and going without many staples just to put a meal on the table. Or worse, resorting to ‘bargains’ like fast food specials, subsidized SNAP junk food or just plain instant noodles to fill a hungry […]

02/15/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Produce thousands of pounds of fresh, organic food on small parcels of land

(Homesteading.news) For most, growing large amounts of their own has meant moving out of the city or suburbs and onto a plot of land in the country. But for those who can’t quite make the move, never fear: You, too, can live a bit of the homesteading life and grow huge amounts of food, and […]

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