Heirloom Solutions If you could choose just one crop to grow to feed your family in tough times, the potato would be ideal. Potatoes may have a humble reputation, but when it comes to surviving in tough times, they're superstars. Here are eight reasons why. Reason...
Paul Stamets Edited from a TED Talk I love a challenge, and saving the Earth is probably a good one. We all know the Earth is in trouble. We have now entered in the 6X, the sixth major extinction on this planet. I want to present to you a suite of six...
Billie and Robert Nicholson We finally decided the greenhouse kit we purchased several years ago had stayed in the garage long enough. We opened the box and were delighted that the kit came with an instruction book. Yes, a multi-page one. As we poured over it, we soon...
Spring has really arrived, when the lettuce comes up, at least in my mind. Nothing tastes better after a long winter of eating “store bought” greens than home grown lettuce. You may not believe it, but lettuce is really easy to grow from seeds or small starter plants....
from Surgery Supplements There are a variety of techniques to help wounds heal faster. The first step is to make sure the bleeding has stopped and the wound is clean. Keep the wound moist - Scientific research has shown that a moist healing environment is beneficial...
Disasters happen every day. Most of us can recognize a bad situation where a doctor could be needed. But suppose there is no doctor available. How prepared are you to care for the wounded? Here are five medical techniques you should learn. They could save a life....
Zika Virus is a member of the Flavivirus family, which contains a number of diseases such as yellow fever, chikungunya, and West Nile virus. Zika virus, like the others, is carried by the Aedes mosquito as the main agent for transmission. This virus has mild symptoms...
Fukushima Five Years Later It has been five years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster caused by an earthquake and the subsequent tsunami that struck the coastally located electrical generating plant. Very little is known about the causes and effects of this disaster....
Survival Skills for All Ages We all know that as a family we need to have a designated place to meet in case of fire. We know to change the batteries in our smoke alarm. We also know we need a bug-out-bag stocked with necessities like water, food, maps, etc., if we...
Rust is the Enemy A sunny day in February is a great time to begin thinking about your garden. Just in case you didn’t have time to clean your tools before the harsh winter set in, that should be one of the first things you consider. With the exception of the dry...
