Humans have been hunter-gatherers since the dawn of time, with the natural world being our breadbasket. It is still perfectly possible to forage for food and provide many of the elements we need in a healthier form than found in a grocery store. In this article, I will talk about how to forage for food, … Read more
For jobs around the homestead, having the proper hand tools is essential. Equipping yourself with the best tools for the job makes everything much quicker and easier, getting things done correctly the first time around. Chainsaws, cultivators, and weed whackers have their place but aren’t always reliable. Hand tools get the job done without the … Read more
It can be tricky to grow bamboo from seed because healthy seeds are hard to get. Bamboo coming from outside of the United States has to be quarantined, plus bamboo plants don’t produce seeds often, and they only remain viable for a short time. In this article, we will be looking at how to germinate … Read more
Bamboo is often claimed to be the most versatile and useful plant in the world. Once established, bamboo can be harvested annually for decades, making it an excellent long-term investment. In this article, we will discover how to harvest bamboo and methods to preserve it. How do You Harvest Bamboo? How you harvest your bamboo … Read more
Although not essential, pruning bamboo can improve the health and appearance of the plant and keep it under control. The best time of year to cut your bamboo is during late summer or fall, when the growing season is over. Trimming bamboo during the growing season can weaken the plant, making it harder for new … Read more
Bamboo can be grown by planting seeds, cuttings, runners, or rhizomes. The fastest way to establish new plants is by separating young new plants that have appeared on runners, but this isn’t possible with all types of bamboo. In this article, we will look at how to grow bamboo as a crop or for profit. … Read more
Bamboo is a popular tropical grass grown for many different uses. There are more than 1000 varieties which all have slightly different requirements for optimum health and growth. In this article, we will be looking at the main answers to “why is my bamboo turning yellow?” Why are the Tips of My Bamboo Turning Yellow? … Read more
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world and is used for a wide variety of things, from furniture and scaffolding to garden plants and fencing. Due to its diversity of uses, the demand for bamboo is high. This means that farming bamboo is a good option if you have some land to spare. … Read more
Barley malt has been used to make beer and whiskey for many centuries and is also a common ingredient in home-brewed beer. Available in many grocery stores or online, it isn’t hard to get hold of. Still, you might find it enjoyable to try making at home. In this article, we’ll discover how to make … Read more
Despite the name, barley wine is not actually wine at all, but a strong beer made from barley. It typically has a high alcohol content ranging from 6 to 12% by volume, which is closer to wine than most other beer. It was this that gave barley wine its name. There is no doubt, however, … Read more
Eating barley has been shown to have a range of health benefits, including lowering bad cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, and protecting cells in the body from oxidative stress. It has the lowest glycemic index of all grains and is better tolerated by diabetics. In this article, we will be looking at how to make barley … Read more
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