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Dandelion Recipes and Their Benefits Make the most out of those relentless weeds, with these dandelion recipes. Dandelions are a productive herb that also offers health benefits that are almost too good to be true. They can detox your liver, help with weight loss (by making other foods taste better), aid digestion, and pack a […]
Dandelion Coffee: Back to Your Roots! A cup of dandelion coffee a day will keep the cirrhosis away! Most people aren’t willing to give up their morning cup of java, however, sprinkling a dash of ground dandelion root in with the coffee grounds is a great way to reap all of the health benefits without
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The Best Pear Recipes for Pears Season August is the time when pears are ready for harvest. If you have a mature pear tree, you probably have so many pears that you’re not sure what to do with all of them. Pears are always good as a dessert dish, or served well with a scoop
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Strawberry Season Has Arrived Learn about the health benefits of homegrown strawberries over store bought, how to grow your own strawberries, strawberry storage options, and some of our favorite strawberry recipes. Health Benefits of Strawberries Strawberry nutrition ranks pretty high, as strawberries contain tons of vitamin C. Strawberries also contain vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin
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Rhubarb Benefits Rhubarb has been used as a traditional medicine for over 2,000 years. Historically, rhubarb consumption is used to treat constipation, inflammation, viral infections, diabetes, and tumors. The main pharmacological ingredient is emodin, and the main source of consumption of it is from eating rhubarb. The roots and rhizomes of rhubarb contain about 2.31 mg/g of
Homesteading is a lot easier with the right tools. We’ve composed a list of inexpensive tools that have helped us save time and energy. The average American can benefit from these tools, you don’t need a farmhouse to appreciate these tools!
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Research shows that people who garden live 4 years longer than those who don’t. Research also shows that the average overall health of those who garden is better than those who don’t. Here’s why.
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If you are lucky enough to have a pear tree or two, you’re probably looking for ideas on how to preserve your own pears. We have composed a list of our favorite ways to preserve pears, for year-long enjoyment.
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Produce bought from grocery stores are covered in chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and preservatives. We have composed a list of the foods most covered in chemicals, that can easily be grown yourself.
23 Organic Foods Covered in Pesticides That You Can Easily Grow at Home Read More »
