Perennial Food Plants for Lazy Gardeners
Okay, we’re not lazy gardeners, really. We just want to reap the best harvest we can with the least amount of effort. Perennial plants really fit the bill here, because you only have to baby them from seed to maturity once, instead of playing the repeat-game every growing season. A single pear tree, for example, […]
Salt, Vinegar, Eating, and Other Ways to Naturally Remove Weeds From Your Garden
Every Gardener knows the struggle of weeds invading their herbs, fruits, and veggies in their gardens. If you are using sprays to kill weeds, it’s important to know the damage herbicides actually cause. While most modern herbicides are designed and said to kill only plants and have little or no toxicity to humans, that is […]
The Tomato Leaf Myth: Debunking the Poisonous Lie
Have you ever heard that tomato leaves are poisonous!? What if I told you they not only aren’t poisonous but that they’re actually really tasty and medicinal! Like all vegetables, they contain alkaloids that help defend against overgrazing, but they aren’t the toxic menace they’ve been put off as! Nicotine and cocaine (not the street […]
Five Reasons to Get Naked in Your Garden
The 16th annual World Naked Gardening Day is coming up soon! Yes, #nakedgardeningday is a thing. You may now be wondering, why would anybody want to garden naked? Outside of skinny-dipping, gardening ranks as the top activity that people are willing to try in the nude. Here’s five reasons why you should try naked gardening this […]
Wow! This Phone Charger is Powered by a Plant!
A truly “Green” source of electricity has now hit the market! Did you know electricity can be created from plants by using their leaves as a solar panel? By harnessing the plant’s natural photosynthesis processes, a company called Arkyne Technologies has developed a plant based phone charger. This system collects electricity during the day and night, […]
Levitating Houseplants for Your Homestead
This levitating houseplant will add a new twist to your homestead. Powered by two magnets, this Air Bonsai literally holds your small plant in the air like a “little star”. The “energy base” is made of hand crafted porcelain that requires 3 months of detailed work. Import regulations require the base and floating ball to […]
Every Homestead Should Include This Plant
Aloe Vera is a great starter plant for your homestead. Easy to grow as a houseplant, Aloe can provide you medicinal benefits from the day you bring one home. Aloe Vera is an immune boosting plant that is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and contains other medicinal properties. Burns and other Skin Injuries The most common […]