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Edible Tree Leaves: (What to Grow to Eat Wild)

Lettuce, arugula, spinach, and many more salad leaves we have all heard of, if not eaten or liked. Yet, there are still many more tree leaves just waiting to be discovered and devoured. Yes, salad leaves aren’t the only edible tree leaves there are! If you pay enough attention, you’ll realize how every natural thing…

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Guide to Edible Tree Sap (beyond maple!)

Image of 5 acres with sunshine filtering through trees

Well, we all know and love maple syrup, but have you ever thought about other tree saps? Turns out, maple syrup isn’t the only edible (and delicious) tree sap to exist. Who knew?  Well, if you’re anything like me, I know you’re curious to try other delicious tree saps as well. You’ve come to the…

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Tiny Homes vs Small Houses, Cabins & Trailers [ALL THE THINGS]

A traditional RV, a bus that can be converted to a livable space, a small home, and a tiny home in a grid

As the name suggests, tiny houses are well, tiny. Think 100-400 square feet (sq ft). Tiny houses are most ideal for people who are living alone, although, recently, couples and people with small families are also considering tiny houses as it allows for affordability as well as security.  As the popularity of tiny houses have…

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Full Guide to Composting (for the BEST Garden!)

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Multiple compost bins are a good idea for finished and in process compost

One of the great ideas to spend your time is to make your compost and grow some vegetables in your garden. The good news is that you don’t need to be an expert to make compost in your permaculture set-up. Just a little research will set you in the right direction. Simply put, compost can…

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Compost Bins vs Piles: Keep it Simple

neatly built compost bin with examples of green and brown waste

Have you thought of helping out Mother Nature in your little way? Reducing your footprint and making use of the things you throw out on a regular basis. Making our compost is a great way of becoming environmentally conscious by reducing the amount of your organic waste instead of sending it to a landfill. Ok.…

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Top Soil vs Compost: What You Need-to-Know

lighter brown top soil next to a rich brown compost heavy soil

If compost is good for a garden, what makes it different than top soil? When should I use which?

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