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Monsanto Found GUILTY of Poisoning a Farmer in France
Pesticide giant Monsanto has taken another major legal blow in the recent verdict by a French appeals court, finding the company guilty of poisoning a
Too Hot? Too Cold? When Should I Plant These? Seed Starting Calendar
Spring is in full swing here in the Southern United States! Every big-box store is rolling out lovely new transplants in biodegradable pots. The glossy
The Homestead Guru Visits Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm and Picks Fresh Berries
Join Catherine and the kids as the go pickin’ at the farm!
Farmer Faces $2.8M Fine for Plowing His Land
Think you’re free to plow your own farmland? Not without a permit, says the federal court system. Longtime farmer John Duarte may face up to a
How Yoga Benefits the Mind and Soul
a guest post by Frank Apodaca of TheSleepJudge.com In the bustling society we inhabit today, it is nice to take the time to unwind and relax
DIY Outdoor Cooler Table
Keep your cervesa cool and handy with this super practical DIY table with a built in cooler. Get the full how-to VIA Domesticated Engineer.
Illegal Weed Is a Deadly Policy: My Story and My Hope for Decriminalization
Illegal Weed Ruined My Life Many follow my personal story and know that drug policy, particularly cannabis laws, has affected my life pretty severely and
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Now I’ve said before that I’ve not been terribly impressed with gluten free baking in terms of flavor and texture and that’s the truth. I
Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a
DIY Chainsaw Sawmill – Harvest and Process Your Own Wood
Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you
Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
End of the Children’s Garden at Casa De Luz
Catherine and her children were on a walk in Austin Texas and passed the Children’s Garden at Casa de Luz. They were informed that the