Category Archives: House & Garden

Top 10 Benefits of Canning Your Own Fresh Vegetables and Fruit:


Great info for health and self-sufficiency.

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5 Reasons to Embrace Home Canning


Once again, thanks to ‘Care2’ for this useful post by Shelley Stonebrook Home canning might seem more like an activity your grandparents did than something busy people in our day would embrace. But canning homegrown and local foodsis undergoing a … Continue reading

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Think About Replacing Lawns with Gardens


Regular readers will be aware of the diversity of topics of interest to the author. There is some commonality, however, and that amounts to personal well-being. What I read relates to my own well-being, what I “write” relates to  others … Continue reading

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Are Forests “Lungs of the Planet?”


Originally posted on JustMEinT's General Blog:
Since posting about the rain forests yesterday, I have had my attention drawn in another direction by two independent sources. As I already wrote in that article, everyone has a bias, now it…

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7 surprising things you’re not supposed to know about sunscreen and sunlight exposure


Another ‘Natural News‘ article, long  awaited comprehensive commentary on sunscreens that has been on my list for ages. The fact that it is still winter here in Aus, needn’t stop me, as this particular post is applicable globally and covers … Continue reading

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Small West Yorkshire town aims to be first town with food self-sufficiency by growing all its own vegetables.


This ‘Natural News‘ post by PF Louis shows one very good way of countering the difficulties in sourcing healthy foods. (NaturalNews) Different local authorities throughout the USA have been harassing homeowners for growing veggies or herbs in their front lawns. … Continue reading

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Health and self-sufficiency could be your main survival methods. Related articles Why Practice Survivalism/Self_Sufficiency/Preparedness? (unboundendeavorssurvival.wordpress.com)

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Launch a revolution in your backyard with a micro eco-farm


A healthy change of topic.  A relevant informative look at the garden aspect of self-sufficiency. An article by Carolanne Wright, posted on ‘Natural News‘ (NaturalNews) From edible landscaping to biointensive gardening, Americans around the nation are discovering the financial beauty … Continue reading

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10 tips for companion planting for natural pest control and organic sustainability – Increase vegetable yields and improve flavor


(NaturalNews) Companion planting for pest control and to encourage plants to grow with more vigor has fascinated men for centuries; however, few backyard gardeners know how to use these natural methods for organic sustainability and how to improve your garden. … Continue reading

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Occupy organic vegetable gardens – Rebirth of the Victory garden


by: JB Bardot, as posted on ‘Natural News’ linked here. (NaturalNews) During World Wars I and II, private citizens were encouraged to plant Victory gardens in an effort to support the war effort and take the strain off the food … Continue reading

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