Did you know that planting certain types of crops together encourages growth and vitality? Companion planting, as some like to call it, involves planting beneficial crops next to each other so they can work in conjunction to fight off pests and create an attractive environment for beneficial creatures. This technique, also referred to as polyculture, […]

Last year Costco became the largest organic food retailer in the U.S., selling $6.1 billion worth of produce and about 83 million rotisserie chickens, according to The Seattle Times. Consumer demand for organic food is so high that the retailer can hardly keep up, which is why Costco is setting its sights on organic food […]

Why not consider a switch to using organic tooth products as part of a program to maintain oral health? You’re probably doing all you can to prevent GMOs from entering your digestive system. You may already be purchasing  soaps, shampoos and cleaning agents that are not deemed toxic to your skin, or to the environment. And, if you live in an […]

It wasn’t long ago that Americans had absolutely no clue about the definition of a “GMO;” in fact, most people had never even heard of the term, but those times are long gone and there’s no turning back. Today, not only have the large majority of people heard the word “GMO,” but they possess a […]

One of my biggest struggles when it comes to weight loss is my sweet tooth. I’ll spend the entire day eating healthy, and following my meal plans. But once I’m finished with dinner and bedtime is drawing near, the sugar cravings begin. I usually give in and eat some dessert because I’ve been strong all […]

(Homesteading.news) We all know that every day in the life of a homesteader is filled with work and chores that are hard on your hands and skin, but as spring approaches, planting season looms as does the addition of extra work like fixing fence, painting, rehabbing outdoor spaces and yard work. That means even more […]

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

America is known for its exceptionalism and that extends all the way down to the type of food we eat. Because of the many cultures and peoples that have come to this nation over the centuries, our food culture is very diverse. However, there are some common foods that are thought of as quintessentially American […]

Penicillin. Ciproflaxin. Augmentin. Levaquin. Amoxicillin. Moxiflacin. Let’s hope there isn’t a half filled bottle collecting dust in your bathroom cabinet. You, or a family member, have most likely been prescribed an antibiotic to fight an infection in the duration of your life. And if one antibiotic didn’t work, the doctor prescribed another. If the bacteria in your body outsmarts your […]

I must say, I’m feeling a bit contrarian about the five alarm fires surrounding the discovery of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in the Honest Company’s laundry detergent. You may be familiar with Jessica Alba’s California company. It began in 2012 when the actress and health advocate discovered what most mothers are forced to reckon with following childbirth. The world is swathed by […]

Oh my. Here we go with another article about a scientific brain research project. This time it’s about urban dwellers who are stressed: “Brooding, which is known among cognitive scientists as morbid rumination, is a mental state familiar to most of us, in which we can’t seem to stop chewing over the ways in which things […]

It is up to buyers to be very careful where their pot comes from and to check if growers have had their products tested for potency and pesticides. Marijuana is still an illegal schedule 1 drug in the U.S., and therefore official testing of marijuana for dangerous pesticides is in its infancy, even in states […]

Voters in Portland, Oregon, achieved a solid victory against the local government, after the former defeated a city-wide water fluoridation measure with 60% of the voters saying “NO!” to the practice of adding toxic fluoride chemicals to their water supply. While the defeat of the measure infuriated fluoride-pushing doctors and dentists, the result is a huge […]

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants imaginable. Modern media has portrayed cannabis as a mind-altering narcotic used only by losers, hippies and/or the most dysfunctional members of society. However, times are a-changing. With decriminalization and increased acceptance of the plant, people everywhere are beginning to recognize that cannabis has literally dozens […]

A few months ago, YouTuber onegirlsrant suggested that we show you a day on the homestead from each person’s point of view. It’s been so long, she probably doesn’t even remember asking. But we finally made it happen, and this is the first one. Nick’s view of the homestead. Enjoy!