The next weed to try out this summer rather than throwing it in the rubbish bin; yes I know we say trash can here in the US but I prefer rubbish; is one that will blow your mind for the nuecence you’ve probably considered it. There are roughly forty varieties currently cultivated around the world; […]
Lamsquarters
Here are some excerpts from a great little article I read that I highly recommend you read. Like most of you I’ve been fairly ignorant of this plant that is a phenomenal urban foraging base. A common annual weed related to quinoa and spinach that can grow up to 6′ tall. Blooms from June through […]
Pallet Gardening
Somehow I always end up getting these with the intent of using the wood on projects, and then ending up breaking the things beyond practical usability and turning them into kindling instead; and in college somehow we always managed to track these down for bon fires. The point being is that these are one more […]
Wheat Grinder
Here is an interesting factoid that I took from Whole Grains Council the other day: if you store a grain in its intact and unground version you are going to get twice the storage lifespan as compared to ground flours. This is the reason that many of us, myself included, have a preference for purchasing […]
Nuts for Coconuts
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a “functional food” because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among […]
Meals in Jars
My wife’s aunt shared this and it was too good not to pass along. I had never thought to do this; great article, great site. Check out the link, I know you’ll love it. Jon “These are really great ready-to-make meals in jars! You simply assemble the dry ingredients in a jar, and then when […]
Solar Panels
While I do love my hydrocarbons I have to admit that I also love the idea of going off the grid and being self sufficient. My wife grew up as an urbanite in southern Cali so we do disagree on some ideas; for example she thinks the idea of moving to Alaska and homesteading is […]
Off the Grid
Survivorman – Off The Grid – Full Documentary This was a great little documentary from the famous Survivorman and his family, about living off the grid, and the goals and him and his family. It’s worth a watch. Jon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwQxqBBut8s You might also enjoy this short video about a simple log cabin that was […]
Milk Cow
I know quite a few people who raise a family beef cow, but not very many outside of the dairy industry that raise milk cows. This is one story from my youth, and built from personal experience, so I hope it motivates or inspires some ideas by letting you know some of what my family […]
French Fried Frog Legs
I spent a couple of years living in the Philippines on Samar and Leyte. The Jungles were some of the most beautiful lush I’ve ever seen and the environment exposed me to a whole new range of exotic cuisine. While food can seem odd and non-appetizing in some regions of the world, this is hardly […]
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