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12/12/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Ditch the expensive GMO seeds, homesteaders! Switch to high-yield, natural, open-pollinated seeds instead

The popularity of organic produce has grown exponentially in recent years. There are several important advantages to choosing organic over conventionally grown produce, including: Organic produce is not doused in the fungicides, herbicides and insecticides commonly used in conventional farming; Since organic food isn’t covered in preservatives to make it last longer, it is generally […]

03/27/2017 / By JD Heyes

8 ways to make healthy organic soil for your garden

Many beginning gardeners may just assume that dirt is dirt, and no matter what you put into it, as long as you water it some, your crops will grow. The fact is, soil is different throughout the world; in the United States alone, there are many variations of soil – pH levels, acidity, nutrients, the […]

04/27/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Convert your garden to organic in just three years

(Homesteading.news) Driven by consumer choice, the U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales. This organic sector continues to show steady growth and has been for the past 15 years, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) web site. Why has the organic sector shown such steady growth in the […]

04/20/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

These non-toxic garden remedies will have your plants healthy and producing like champs

(Homesteading.news) One of the primary goals of having our own vegetable and fruit gardens is to grow lots of food that can help feed our families all year long. But another major reason for the family garden is that it is a major source of organic, non-GMO and non-toxic food, right? Well, for many people […]

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