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Stem Cells Can Now be Gathered from Urine Samples
Dustin April 17, 2017 BY: DUSTIN BATTY Stem cell research is a controversial topic that is often vilified in the minds of the general
Indoor Gardening Tips
A guest article by Danny Donchev of GrowAce.com There is a potential that you can get your green plants lively throughout the year. Through indoor
Next Generation San Antonio Urban Farming Legal
There used to be a time when free people didn’t ask permission to grow food. I guess I can understand why legislation like this exists.
Recently Uncovered – 1930s Map of US Medicinal Plants for Pharmacists
Modern medical science relies heavily on pharmaceuticals to treat patients. In fact, the use of medicinal plants has become taboo and is often labeled (incorrectly)
Pavlov, Roller Skates, and Why We Don’t Punish Our Kids – Unschooling
I originally wrote this in 2012, when my children were much younger. Gentle discipline. That sounds pretty progressive, right? Not spanking or hitting children IS
How Decentralization (income, geography, food source, etc..) Can Create Stability in Your Life
This essay on decentralization originally appeared on Catherine’s facebook page in March of 2017 – her family unit has shifted in soe ways, but the
Let Go and Let Learn – One Parent’s Reminder to Let Her Children Slice the Strawberries
Resistance When did I become such an uptight parent? Yesterday I caught myself shooing my children out of the kitchen while I was trying to
Easy DIY Birdhouse with Recycled Materials
This Do It Yourself or DIY birdhouse design is a simple and fun way to attract your favorite small birds to your backyard. This project is
How to Keep Your Lawn Tidy in Autumn
Autumn might seem like a season when you shouldn’t be doing much to maintain your lawn. However, there are actually several things you should do
Study Claims Plants Can Feel When They Are Being Eaten and They Don’t Like It!
A ground-breaking new study has found that plants can feel when they are being eaten, responding at times with defense mechanisms. The study, titled, “Plants
New Poll Finds Millennials Lack Basic Survival Skills
Many millennials are clueless when it comes to basic survival skills! A recent poll conducted at the London Boat show indicates many young people have a
The One Thing to Invest In For a Successful Garden
It’s Winter, and many of us are starting to plan our Spring gardens. When funds are limited, however–you may constantly be asking yourself, “What’s the