Plants & Gardening

The primary active principle in garlic is not the stench, but a powerful antioxidant called allicin, which has many uses, including therapy, prevention and

Wild Lettuce, or Lactuca Virosa looks a bit like dandelion, and has elongated, serrated leaves. It can reach 7 feet tall, and grows in

If you rely on your garden for your food supply, make the most of the growing season. Mid to late summer is the best

You may decide to grow two different kinds of plants in containers. And that’s okay! You can gain valuable knowledge and experience from just

There are many fruits rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants that give anti-cancer benefits. A higher fruit intake is related to lower risks of cancer.

In the case of Kudzu, careful management of this plant can give you access to nutritious food for yourself, as well as valuable medication

Consider these eight food plants that thrive in cold environments when learning yourself or teaching children the fun in growing your own garden.

In real survival situations people find themselves ill-prepared in a place they didn't ever expect. They  "assumed" they could easily return to civilization.

The many spices, teas, and tinctures you can make from your herbs will serve you even during winter. And the abundance of vegetables can

Gardening takes more effort than I had originally realized and a dangerous thing was how long it takes to really get the soil in

Today, many people that look at this list of “deadly plants” will do everything in their power to uproot them or avoid learning more

Many different plants can be started this time of year. Planting in the fall helps seeds to become established before the cold winter weather

No matter whether you grow vegetables or herbs, they must have the proper amount of water for their needs in relation to the area

Your survival will depend on your ability to gather and produce your own food. You can’t let pests overrun your garden, as you need

Learn how sunflowers can be used for food, managing illness, and for making items that may be difficult to manufacture from other resources.