Creating homemade herbal brews is easier than you think!   There is nothing better than a glass of herbal home brew. It is so satisfying to drink an herb-infused beverage made by hand, especially when most of the herbs have been foraged or grown in the area around your home and have amazing health benefits. For those into sustainability, preparedness, or survivalism, herbal home brewing is a great hobby to start learning now. Home brews are a great way to use natural resource

Phenology : the study of seasonal events and how they relate to plant, animal, and insect life. Instead of planting by the calendar, observable natural events are used to plant crops.   There are some traditional sayings that are based on phenology, such as plant corn when oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear, plant potatoes when dandelions bloom, and plant bean, cucumber, and squash seeds when lilac is in full bloom. The phenological record for the local area can be d

LATE FALL & WINTER GARDEN PREP & MAINTENANCE : Consider leaving garden debris in late fall to provide critical food, shelter, and nesting materials that wildlife need to survive the winter and contribute to a healthier ecosystem in the spring. Instead of traditional "fall cleanup," leave spent plants and leaves in place or collect them in designated piles to benefit a wide range of animals, and view the fallen leaves and dead plants as a vital part of a biodiverse environment

What is a virus? A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of other organisms. Viruses can...