The Future of Farming: The Increasing Importance of Young Generations

April 27, 2015April 27, 2015elizabethadan 3 Comments

I am a young millennial and I believe the future of our food lies in our hands.

The efforts we put into planting and growing our food today will have a positive impact in a future where food quality and safety is very much uncertain. I am so excited to share this guest post by Rebecca Crownover, partner at Lone Star Family Farms and founder of Texas Farm Girl, who is talking about the future of farming and how educating young generations about growing their own food is becoming so important. Please read on for her thoughts!

-Elizabeth Continue reading →

Aquaberry Bliss is Following A Tree!

April 21, 2015June 9, 2015elizabethadan 1 Comment

*Update: We’re following a Quaking Aspen tree!

We’re happy to announce that Aquaberry Bliss will now be following a tree! Have you heard of this movement? Following a tree is about experiencing nature at its finest in a small scale and taking time out of your day to enjoy it. Continue reading →

Spiritual Yerba Mate Tea

April 13, 2015April 11, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

I just received a shipment of Yerba Mate loose leaf tea from His Healing Herbs tea marketplace. Yerba Mate is one of my favorite types of tea. In addition to being high in caffeine, it has an earthy and grassy flavor that mixes well with citrus and floral flavors. It’s also delicious on its own. Yerba Mate is a special plant from the Earth, with lots of medicinal qualities. Continue reading →

How NPK Affects Plant Health

April 12, 2015April 13, 2015jkfrazier 1 Comment

Earlier we gave you a look into what NPK is in our post: “What is NPK?” Now that you know that NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, it’s time to learn why these three macro-nutrients are so important to plant health. Continue reading →

Plant it Forward: The Power of Greensharing

April 8, 2015March 29, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Plants are everywhere, but sometimes growing them and keeping them alive and thriving indoors can be tough. Some people have a special-seeming Green Thumb and keep producing plants until their houses are filled and their properties resemble lush gardens. Continue reading →

This Week: Free Gardening Tips for Growing Your Bounty

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

This week marks the start of the very exciting Homegrown Foods Summit!

This April 6th-12th there’s an online gathering of 30+ experts in backyard food production, homesteading, and off-grid living. It’s presented by the world’s leading researchers, organizations, and best-selling authors to help you become free of supermarkets and drugstores. Continue reading →

Spring Gardeners, Check Out This FREE Summit!

April 4, 2015April 3, 2015elizabethadan 1 Comment

I’m excited to share a free opportunity this spring to get the most out of your garden, your sustainable efforts and your life!

This is the biggest event for home-grown food ever organized online! Sponsored by Mother Earth News, The Natural News, The National Gardening Association, The American Prepper’s Network, and The Livestock Conservancy and more. Continue reading →

What is NPK?

April 3, 2015March 29, 2015jkfrazier 1 Comment

Most of the fertilizers, soils and additives you use in the garden are labeled with an “NPK” value. But what is this mysterious combination of numbers and how does it affect your garden? Continue reading →

Splitting Jade

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Sometimes nature can be so simple, the complexity becomes amazing. I learned this by growing the leaves of succulents like jade to split them and create new plants. Jade plants can grow using only a single leaf so there’s no need to harm the plant at all! You can produce hundreds of new plants just from one single mother plant. The possibilities are endless! Continue reading →

Vineyard Pruning at Wawawai Canyon

March 29, 2015March 16, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

I always forget what a wonderful mood nature and new experiences can bring you. I helped out at a vineyard recently and learned how to trim and prune multiple varieties of grapevines to ensure a great harvest and beautifully-sculpted bushes. Continue reading →