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Foraging, Plant ID, Poisonous plants

Eating Death Apples in Paradise

I know I shouldn’t laugh at this woman’s tale, but I did: “Last year I went on holiday with a…
Plant propagation

Rooting Cuttings the Easy Way with Mini Greenhouses

I learned this method for rooting cuttings back when I was a Master Gardener. It’s an easy method to propagate…
Book of the Week, Books, Garden design

The Survival Gardener Book of the Week #3: Mini Farming

Welcome back to The Survival Gardener Book of the Week! Last week we covered Herrick Kimball’s inspiring garden ideas book……
Chickens, Frugality

Are Chickens Worth it? Let’s Count the Cost!

Are chickens worth it? Are the eggs and meat you get worth the cost of a coop, the cost of…
Announcements

The Homegrown Food Summit is BACK!

As you can see, the site has been touched up a bit, thanks to the folks at Skytemple. Hopefully this…
Announcements

Under construction

I’ve got a team working on this site today – should be updated soon, and I’ll be back posting again…
Health

The Truth About Soy

P. D. Mangan breaks down the dangers of soy for us in a recent post: “Some studies have found…
Encouragement

Back on the Road

At the end of this last week we were able to buy a new vehicle. It’s not REALLY a new…
Announcements, Composting

Compost Your Enemies

The “Compost Your Enemies” T-shirt is getting around. My friends Kurt and Holly wore theirs to the zoo: Harambe would…
Book of the Week, Books, Garden design

The Survival Gardener Book of the Week #2: The Planet Whizbang Idea Book for Gardeners

Last week I told you why you should get Gardening When it Counts by Steve Solomon. This week, we’ll cover…
Florida gardening

Successful Gardening in Jacksonville!

D & S report success gardening in Jacksonville with some of my favorite crops and methods: “Thought I’d send you…
Announcements, Videos

Skillcult Remembers!

I’ve been plugging Steven’s work ever since we met a while back. He and I both have that INTJ insanity…