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Sweet potatoes typically are simple to grow in all climates, even colder climates, though it may be a bit easier in the tropical and sub-tropical climates. In reality, the problem isn't growing the sweet potatoes, it is containing them so they don't become behemoths that take over all your...
If you're like most people, you're probably tossing your fruit peels into the trash bin without a second thought. Well it's time to stop this wasteful behavior. The benefits in those peels are too valuable to be thrown away and can be put to better use in your garden...
Let's face it, our dogs can do things that simply perplex their owners. How many times have you just had to shake your head at your dog's seemingly strange behavior? Or been revolted by something that just seems disgusting to you? Amazingly, there are people, canine behaviorists, who have studied...
hugelkultur
By definition, Hugelkulture means 'hill mound', which is an accurate way to describe the enormous, highly productive raised beds that this system produces. Hugelkultur beds aren't like any other gardening system you've ever heard of. Not only do the beds build up their moisture and fertility content over time,...
If camping is a hobby of yours, you’re going to love POD Tents, which are a series of modular and connectible tents that allow you to build a social community within them! This modular camping structure is comprised of singular tents that can be merged together using connector tunnels. As...
What do you normally do with your old TVs? In truth, most of us leave them for someone to take or scrap them completely. However, thanks to a recent video we now know that they can be transformed into a crazy 2,000 degree Fahrenheit solar concentrator. Of course, if...
Shelter dogs are too often overlooked or brushed aside. In many cases they are perceived as damaged goods, not worthy of attention. One man is standing up saying it's just not true! All dogs in shelters deserve a second chance at finding a new “forever” home with someone to love...
Do you think that because you live in a city or urban area you cannot enjoy fresh fruit from your own trees? Thankfully there are hybrid species that are able to use small areas due to tall crowns, rather than broad spreading branches. Not only are these hybrids functional...
Plants add comfort and visual appeal to a home, but as a dog owner, one must be careful when choosing the horticulture for the space you share with your beloved pet. With over 700 plants that can be toxic to our canine friends, it can be challenging to avoid...
Claudie Dubreuil of Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, used an unconventional building material to build an incredible home. There are lots of inventive people who create surprising marvels out of unexpected materials, but this woman’s designs showed a magnificent flair. Her concepts were so unique as to be beyond anything we’ve ever...