Editor’s Note: This article was first published in 2017. Given the fact that the rising inflation is affecting all of...

With even limited space it is possible to grow a medicinal garden capable of taking care of most common illnesses...

I have a small lot with two large oak trees and I have planted some fruit trees. So there is...

I have a friend who harvests and plants the seeds from every fruit or vegetable she eats. She now has...

Many emergencies can be controlled at home if you know how to handle them. Preparing ahead for the most common...

First, let me say that I am not a doctor. I am a writer and researcher with a background in...

When you are in pain, you need fast relief. But pain medicines have side effects that you may want to...

According to the State of the Worlds Plants Report 2017, there are at least 28,187 plants that are recognized as...

When it comes to dealing with colds and the flu, most of us treat the symptoms and try to get...

There are several herbs and spices that can be used effectively for controlling blood sugar.  Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric, marjoram,...

Our bodies need cholesterol to function correctly. It is necessary for the brain, nervous system, cell walls, and to produce...

Inexperienced foragers might have trouble distinguishing between the healthy American Ginseng plant and the poisonous Virginia Creeper. The two plants...

A common weed growing in the cracks of driveways across the country is capable of relieving pain, calming inflammation and...

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Unfortunately, many of them are...

Black Garlic is often referred to as fermented, however, the process is more like slow-roasting. Whole cloves of garlic are...

When hiking, camping, or just getting through daily life, there are always times when you need to clean up yourself,...

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare, but deadly virus transmitted to humans by mosquitos. While there are currently less...

We’ve long had anecdotal evidence of THC helping Alzheimer’s patients, but now we have several scientific studies on the subject...

It is easy to save seeds from one year to the next if you know what you are doing. Every...

Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae Rhamnoides, produces a highly nutritious berry that has gained super fruit status. The fruit and seed oil...

Poison ivy and poison oak produce a painful, itchy rash in most people. The oil from the plant clings to...

Most people see a dandelion growing and immediately reach for the weed killer, but I am hoping to change a...

I recently suffered debilitating headaches and brain fog to the effect that I was unable to work. Trips to the...

If you find poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on your property, you need to act quickly, but with caution. If you...

I am a firm believer in growing your own medicinal herbs and I have quite a few in my garden....

Spring always has me thinking about my emergency supplies, especially the first 30-day supply. I live in a hurricane evacuation...

The ability to propagate plants from cuttings is a valuable skill, especially if seeds are scarce. It is an easy...

During WWI and WWII, nearly every home had a vegetable garden. In fact, it was almost unpatriotic not to have...

The best state for homesteading depends on many things and may not be the same for everyone. Every state has...

We’ve all heard the news stories about seeds found in ancient tombs that germinated when planted; yet the seeds you...