This week the Old Farmer’s Almanac ruined the last days of summer vacation for thousands of people by publishing their prediction that this winter will be cold, snowy and generally miserable. The media picked up the story and generously added their own photos of bundled up people angrily shoveling driveways. At the risk of alienating […]
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Saving Heirloom Seeds
Saving heirloom tomato seeds Heirloom vegetables are hardier and have more flavor than hybrid varieties. They’re also more expensive. When you can save seeds from your own garden, you’ll save money and become even more self sufficient. The first thing to remember is that you must be sure you’re saving heirloom seeds. If you save […]
Better Gardening with a Geodesic Greenhouse
The wild weather of the last few years has gardeners frustrated. It seems like something is always happening in the extreme: Too hot, too wet, too dry, too cold…way too cold – we’ve experienced it all. Geodesic dome greenhouses take some of the frustration out of gardening because they give you more control. They also […]
Fruit Trees to Grow in Your Climate Zone
If you live in Hawai’i or similar climate, you’re lucky enough to have the ability to grow an abundance of fruit trees and bushes in your own yard. The majority of us don’t have that luxury, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing miniature or hardy varieties of popular fruits. Here’s a list of […]
Share an In-Home Freeze Dryer for Even More Savings
What Are the Advantages of an In-Home Freeze Dryer? The benefits of having access to an in-home freeze dryer are many, and if you own an in-home freeze dryer yourself, you can spread those advantages around to the people you know, saving you even more money. Freeze drying at home will help you spend less […]
Is Vertical Gardening Right for Your Space?
Over 50% of the world’s population lives in urban centers. The United Nations estimates that by the year 2050 that number will be closer to 70%. With space already at a premium among some of the world’s most expensive cities, what is a gardener to do? Well, like many of our great cities, gardeners all […]
Five Fruits and Vegetables You Need to Try
It’s that wonderful time of year when community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes start to arrive on subscriber’s porches, the farmer’s market is piled high with goodies and the produce section of the grocery store is at it’s peak. Part of the fun of a CSA box or cruising the outdoor markets and produce sections in […]
Saving Money with a Home Freeze Dryer
The EPA reports “more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in municipal solid waste. In fact, it’s about 36 millions tons of food waste every year. The average family throws about $2,275 worth of food every year, or about $165 billion dollars per year in the U.S. Not only does food […]
Geodesic Greenhouses for Year-Round Gardening
In our last post we talked about how owning your own home freeze dryer can help you take full economic advantage of home gardening. If you look at your last weekly grocery bill and add up how much you spent on fresh, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables then multiply that by 52, you’ll get […]
