Modern science has come so far that we can now accurately predict weather up to 10 days in advance. We receive hurricane, tornado, and even high wind warnings that give us enough time to evacuate, move to safety, or just hunker down at home. Meteorologists have an array of tools at their disposal to help …
We have all heard that old cliché: Prevention is better than a cure. As it turns out, there is no more appropriate saying than that when it comes to working with bees. Bees sting out of instinct if they feel the hive or queen or colony is in danger. Getting stung by one or two …
Why do I call granola fruit parfaits sexy? Well, it all started years ago when a friend instructed me to bring a ‘sexy salad’ to a barbeque. I didn’t have to ask her what she meant – she wanted something different, with visual and taste appeal, that would grab the attention of her guests, not …
Growing marjoram is a great way to add flavor and variety to both your kitchen and your herb garden. It’s actually not a difficult plant to grow as long as you pay attention to the weather. My fatal downfall was that I put my plants outside too soon – and we got a late-season snowstorm. …
I have lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of being self-sufficient”. We think back to the good old days of the pioneers when they created an idyllic House on the Prairie lifestyle. And the first thing they need to consider is land, which is also the biggest expense. …
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Have you ever looked at a hen, and wondered if she misses her eggs when they are gone? The answer is simple: for chickens, laying eggs is something they do out of instinct. You will see a clear difference between a chicken who is just laying an egg, and a broody hen trying to hatch …
A forest ecosystem makes an excellent model for a sustainable, permaculture system of growing food. Also known as a forest garden or food forest, this layered approach to growing food will provide an easy resource for food for many years to come once it is established. A permaculture food forest can be created in any …
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least 2 liters every day to keep us fit and healthy. I have never used water from my faucet for drinking because, although it looks clear and clean, I’m a little paranoid as to what invisible chemicals or bacteria it may …
I studied body language at university and even wrote a course on it – human body language that is. But when you own as many animals as I do, you get to know each one’s personality (yes, I am one of those people who consider my pets to be children). Each animal displays different emotions …
Recent events have shown us how easily our food supply can be disrupted and just how helpful it can be to be able to provide at least some of our own food. Permaculture can help us do this by being more sustainable, saving money, and reducing waste. Principles of urban permaculture apply these ideas and …
