Gretchen Kruesi
Growing & using your own medicinal herbs keeps you healthy AND helps improve our environment. So what’re you waiting for? Check out these quick tips and get ready to start an agricultural revolution with medicinal herbs!
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Ready to boost the health of your soil and plants? Apply these principles of soil health to effectively prepare your farm or garden to thrive.
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There’s no doubt that beavers offer huge support to various ecosystems. Even Teddy Roosevelt learned that when on a hunting trip to beaverless badlands turned out disappointing. This experience was enough to turn him from naturalist to conservationist. Read the full story and you too will become a “Beaver Believer.”
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The best health rule? Eat well by sticking to the outskirts of the grocery store where items aren’t prepackaged and the list of ingredients is pronounceable.
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Interested in growing trees? Here are some tips on successfully planting, transplanting, and pruning trees to create a flourishing edible landscape.
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Mushrooms are a game-changer. And growing mushrooms outdoors just got easier! We have a mushroom growing method that’s so simple, you have no excuse not to try it out. All you need is a log or tree stump, some mushroom starter, and a couple of basic tools.
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It’s no secret that overly manufactured food isn’t good for our health. The production of these foods can also be harmful for agriculture & the environment. We must change the way we grow and purchase food to stay healthy and keep small farms running.
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You’ve Been Missing Out! Bone Broth is the ultimate superfood, packed with nutrients and goodness. Add this nutrient-rich, immune system boosting bone broth into your daily diet.
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What is the condition of wondering? For as long as humans have been alive, we have been asking questions. It is a part of us. It is what makes us unquestionably human. This condition of wondering is still absolutely intact in us. Bad storytellers make spells. Great storytellers break them.
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Catnip: it’s not just for cats! Whether you’re seeking relaxation, digestive support, pain relief, or better sleep, catnip offers a natural and gentle approach. Explore the benefits of this incredible herb!
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Ancient mushroom medicine for modern times. Get your daily dose of health! Mushrooms help us understand medicine is more than just chemicals. Discover nature’s medicine cabinet with the power of mushrooms!
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Growing your own vegetables may be easier than you think! All you need is an indoor or outdoor space & some seeds, and you’ll be starting plants in no time.
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Miso lovers, rejoice! There are reasons that miso paste has become popular around the world: it’s versatile, relatively inexpensive & can be made in a range of flavors you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Make your own miso at home!
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Wondering where to forage for fresh wild greens? Think beyond your garden… Look no further than hedges. Hedges are secret havens for delicious herbs & wild greens. Get ready to start foraging. Hedges are a hidden treasure trove of natural goodness!
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Homemade cheese doesn’t have to be complicated, all you really need is a handful of ingredients, time and a love of cheese. Make homemade cheese in no time! Say goodbye to complicated cheese-making and get ready to create your own delicious homemade cheese.
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Ready to supercharge your garden’s biodiversity? Rewilding is a game-changer for farms and gardens! Let nature thrive and boost biodiversity on your farm or garden with rewilding!
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Think you don’t have space for a garden? Think again! Follow this list of easy seasonal seeds to sow plus a rundown of what an entire year of container gardening can look like. Start growing your dream garden today!
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Tired of trying different traditional medicines to relieve inflammation and joint pain? We have the perfect solution: honey bee venom. Who knew that bees could improve our health and relieve pain?🐝
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Want a more bountiful harvest? Start with the basics: test your soil! Simply take a small sample, get it examined, & you’ll be on your way to healthy soil. Discover the perfect balance of nutrients for your garden. Test your soil to unlock its secrets and get ready for a fruitful season!
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Think the “perfect” seed exists? The true pure seed is a myth! There are best practices that any seed grower should keep in mind; but once you understand seed integrity, the real fun begins.
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Think twice before pulling out that lambsquarter! It is a “super weed” with many edible & medicinal uses. Discover the surprising benefits of lambsquarter!
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Revolutionize your seed starting game! What’s a cheaper, easier, and surprisingly more efficient way to start your seedlings? Soil blocks! Find out how soil blocks work, how you make them, and what advantages they offer over traditional pots and trays. Ditch the pots and trays. Start your seedlings with soil blocks!
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Introducing Kvass, a nourishing drink made with just a few simple ingredients! Ready to level up your fermentation game? Try making kvass, a nourishing drink that’s easy to brew. With only a few days to ferment and you’ll be sipping on this tasty tonic. Perfect for beginners or pros alike!
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The seed: our connection to the past, key to a sustainable future. They are the foundation of agriculture. The tiny but mighty seed is the connection to our agricultural past and holds the key to our future.
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Thinking of adding a laying flock, but can’t decide? Backyard eggs, yes! But ducks or chickens?
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