15+ Medicinal Trees We Should Be Growing Growing your own groceries is one of the most important steps to developing an off-grid or self-reliant existence, but growing your own medicine should also be placed at the top of your list of thing to grow. Many trees that commonly grow in North America and parts of Europe …
22 Trees That Can Be Tapped For Sap And Syrup Did you know that many trees besides the Maple tree can be tapped for sap? Some trees yield a sugar-rich sap which can be drunk raw, fermented into alcoholic beverages or gently boiled down to syrup However, there are trees that will provide you with sap that …
13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, and of course, the vibrant colors of changing leaves. For those looking to grow trees or shrubs, however, the approaching fall means it is almost the perfect time …
How To Grow Fruit Trees In Containers For folks who want to grow their own fruit, but who don’t have adequate space or a suitable climate, growing fruit in containers offers several opportunities. Growing fruit trees can be a tricky business, especially when the climate you live in isn’t ideal. This is why growing them …
18 Trees That Can Be Tapped For Sap And Syrup Did you know that many trees besides the Maple tree can be tapped for sap? Some trees yield a sugar-rich sap which can be drunk raw, fermented into alcoholic beverages or gently boiled down to syrup However, there are trees that will provide you with sap that …
Trees: Organic Life for Your Homestead Adding trees to your property is “organically” a good idea – meaning, it is one essential “part” of the “whole” that makes up homestead living. Without the best choices, something is missing. The four main things to look for when choosing homestead trees are beauty, usefulness, utility, and privacy. When approaching …