By Daisy Luther In these days of tight budgets and arctic blasts, staying warm without spending several hundred dollars a month on utilities is a major point of concern. Luckily, there are all sorts of low-tech ways to stay warm using less heat. Not many…
By Tim Moore If you have children or work with children, then you probably have noticed that hands-on experiences help them make connections to the lessons they are learning. This is especially true when the lesson involves something you enjoy or have made a hobby…
By Tess Pennington While we welcome in a new year, I like to take some time to reflect on the past and start dreaming of a better future. And, of course, I implement this into my gardening as well. While I have the best intentions…
One of the most common arguments presented in favor of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or GMO food is that these products are needed to feed growing populations. The idea is that these modified plants will produce larger yields, potatoes are supposedly engineered for late blight…
By Atypical Sapien Note from Daisy: When I saw this incredibly useful post over in the forum, I knew I had to share with you guys for two reasons: first, to show you how awesome our forum is and secondly, to provide this fantastic information….
When you’re planning what should be the happiest day of your life, you naturally want everything to be perfect. But if you’re also concerned about respecting the environment, some other factors will enter your planning. You can still have a glorious day while keeping the…
By Sara Tipton The end of the summer garden is always bittersweet for me. I miss my daily fresh cut lettuce but I also love the falling leaves and bright reds and oranges of autumn. Luckily, those fallen leaves are more than just pleasing to…
Tess Pennington Ready Gardens Have you ever wondered why you should start your own garden when food is readily available at grocery stores? What about those who would love to be self-sufficient to the point of living off the food they can grow on their own land?…
Sara Tipton Having medicinal plants growing on your property may not seem like all that big of a deal to some. But if you enjoy the scent and making your own fresh teas, some of these plants may be just right for you! Plus,…
By Anna Hunt The right balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut affects our ability to extract nutrients from our food, supports our immune system function and affects mental health. Yet it seems the microbiome of children is potentially compromised by common household…
By Lisa Egan You likely already keep a supply of basics like vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and grains in your freezer. Some items keep better in the freezer than others, as you’ve probably noticed by now. However, there some items that can be frozen that…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) What are they?, you may be asking. EMFs are the very frequencies that make modern life possible such as electric house wiring, any electrical mechanism, appliance or microwave-run device. All electrical functions produce EMF fields or non-ionizing radiation…
By Reynard Loki / AlterNet A growing body of research proves that simply being around nature can improve human health and happiness. A month-long 2016 study conducted in the United Kingdom by the University of Derby and the Wildlife Trusts found that connecting to nature…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze We’ve written before about the rise of unique solar power. Some of the new solar cells are even wearable. One of the reasons solar is such a boon is the freedom it allows people if they want to go “off-grid.” Whether it be…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze What is your dog trying to tell you? It turns out, dogs are trying to get our attention, but they use more than just a few signals. In fact, we don’t follow their commands they will try harder to elaborate the gesture….
By Phillip Schneider It’s no secret that kids in America don’t eat as many vegetables as they should. As non-processed fruit and vegetable intake have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and hypertension in adulthood, the importance of childhood vegetable consumption is becoming…
By Sara Tipton The advances in modern medicine are obviously wonderful and have added years to the average American’s lifespan. But what will you do when medical care isn’t so readily available, such as in a survival scenario or for a mild ailment? Hopefully, this list…
By Annie Holmquist Growing up, I never got into stories with knights and fair maidens. Walking around in princess dresses while imagining I was trapped in a castle by a vicious dragon? Not interested. But give me a sunbonnet and braid my hair and I…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Solar is everywhere now. Tech worshipers figure, what better way to harness energy than to capture the very essence of the sun? While it does have its drawbacks, it is a form of “off-grid” energy. Solar cell technology can quite possibly draw us…
By Karen Foster Risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces may be reduced by using oregano oil to help kill bacteria, new research suggests. Oregano is an important culinary and medicinal herb that has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years…
