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15 Simple and Inexpensive Homemade Fertilizers
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org. There was a time when people gardened because backyard produce was far better and cheaper than anything from the store. To
Classrooms Ditch Traditional Desks to Engage Children Through Kinestetic Learning
A classroom in Maryland has gotten rid of desks for its students, and is reporting that the kids are able to do more and better
The Rise of Planetary Entrepreneurship
Our work culture is undergoing a profound transformation. Approximately 33% of working Americans have ditched their day jobs to become self-employed. They likely worked overtime
Cocolmeca: The Miracle Vine for Caregiving and Sickeness
I love a good ethobotanical adventure and Mexico is full of them. Today, while near the central market, we stumbled (nearly literally) on a pile
Instant Pot Rib Eye Bone Broth Carnivore Stew, Delicious and Wholesome
I spent a few weeks on the carnivore diet experiment before I stumbled on this steak and broth recipe that I call Steak Soup. At
No More Detention – School Replaces Discipline with Meditation
Meditation and Behavior A Baltimore school, Robert W Coleman, replaced detention with meditation. The results have been incredible. School administrators reported that they have not
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
What’s a Walipini? Underground Greenhouses 101
Ever heard of a walipini greenhouse? It’s a very simple design for a greenhouse. Its underground with translucent roofing that allows sunshine in. This creates
Mom Uses Breast Milk To Make Brownies For School Bake Sale, Incites Outrage
An anonymous mother used breast milk to make brownies for her kid’s school bake sale, and she doesn’t understand why people are disgusted by it.
What to Plant in August: The Most Successful Crops for Zones 5-7
What to Plant in August The growing season is well underway and you have probably already harvested much of what you planted this spring. If
New Study: Women Sleep Better With A Dog in the Bed
Dogs are an important part of any homestead. They protect our livestock, make us aware of approaching visitors, and run off snakes when we walk
Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe With Added Essential Oils
When you drink juice, highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and enzymes rapidly enter the bloodstream absorbing all of the nutritional benefits of the fruits and vegetables