7 Key Elements of Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop is an important undertaking, as it will determine how safe and healthy your hens will be for years to come. Keeping this in mind will help …
How to Grow Kale Organically
Kale is an easy-to-grow, cool-weather crop favored by gardeners everywhere. As members of the Brassicaceae family, kale and collard greens are both varieties of non-heading cabbage, and are related to …
The 10 Best Seed Companies for Heirloom and Non-GMO Seeds
If you’re looking to buy seeds for your vegetable garden from socially responsible seed companies that are not associated with GMOs, Bayer/Monsanto, or any of their subsidiaries, look no farther… …
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12 Ways to Have an Eco Friendly Holiday
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans throw away a million extra tons of trash each week, including holiday wrapping and packaging. We also use more electricity on holiday lights …
Why You Need a Water Filter (And How to Choose the Right One)
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t want to …
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How to Make Thieves Oil: A Safe, Natural Disinfectant & Health Aid
With cold and flu season in full swing, everyone should have a bottle of Thieves®* oil in their natural first aid kit to help kill germs in your body and …
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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious and have no cure other than to run their course, your best bet is to prevent becoming ill in …
Homemade Vapor Rub for Colds (and Sore Muscles)
With cold and flu season upon us, many people reach for the trusty Vapor Rub to soothe their coughing and congestion. But have you looked at the ingredients in the …
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5 Reasons You Should Replace Your Old Appliances
Many people believe that keeping old appliances is a form of recycling. But this is only half right. True, you’re not clogging up the landfills, but keeping the old stuff …
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How to Grow Malabar Spinach Organically
When warmer summer temperatures cause lettuces, kale and spinach to bolt and grow bitter, it’s time to replace them with heat-loving, easy-to-grow Malabar spinach. Although not technically a spinach, Malabar …
Fall is for Tree Planting!—How to Plant a Tree
Autumn is the optimal time to plant trees. As mundane as it may seem compared to solar panels and electric cars, planting trees is one of THE most powerful and …
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What Do The Numbers on Plastic Containers Mean?
Have you noticed the numbers on the bottoms or sides of plastic containers, and wondered what they mean? A small number is placed on all plastic containers, usually transparent in …
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