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Top Questions about Greenhouse Growing
Greenhouses create an artificial environment for your plants, forming the ideal conditions for them to grow quickly and well.
Planning for year-round Harvests
For a passive greenhouse in mild to moderate climates, (most of the continental US), a full year-round growing schedule is not only practical, but ideal.
Greenhouse Equipment Basics
Use sterile, fresh soil. Soil needs to replenish its nutrients after being used to grow particular plants.
Growing on a Budget
If it’s plants you’re keen to develop on a budget, at that point cuttings are an incredible way to develop in your nursery without investing a fortune.
Winter and Your Greenhouse
Plant development slows down as winter sets in in December, the darkest month of the year, and some patience is needed until the days start to gradually lengthen again.
Greenhouse Blues: Troubleshooting your Greenhouse Problems
No matter the problem, there are many ways to prevent and remedy almost any greenhouse issue.
A Plan to Grow By: Greenhouse Growing
A greenhouse is one of the best ways to grow healthy, happy veggies and fruits right in your own backyard.
Seedlings, Just Getting Started with Greenhouse Growing
A greenhouse is a beautiful, ideal place for young and vulnerable plants.
7 Top Questions About Gardening for Survivalists
Typical survivalists want to be reliably independent in their food production, and that can be a tall order.
A Fruitful Future for Survivalists
In a long-term survival situation, viable seeds for food crops are worth their weight in gold.
How Should I Grow My Garden for Survival?
People living in the US, Canada, and other wealthy countries are well aware of the health risks of being too comfortable.
The Passive Greenhouse for Survivalists
One of the significant concerns for many preppers and survivalists, is moderate- to long-term loss of municipal services, such as electricity.
Designing a Survivalist Greenhouse
The first thing to do when you begin to plan a greenhouse to supplement your food stores during a potential disaster is to define exactly what you want it to do for you.
Avoiding Hunger During a Disaster
If you’re living in the city or in an apartment building, your options for storing or preparing food may be limited by space or by practical safety precautions.
Food Shortages When Disaster Hits
Developing a robust emergency plan and making deliberate preparations is your best strategy for survival
Safe Spaces for Survivalists: Urban, Rural, or Remote?
If you live in a large, congested city, survival planning will look very different than for those living in remote areas.
Food Crisis: It’s Not Just Your Imagination
Food scarcity, hunger, famine. These words are becoming increasingly familiar in everything from news reports to social media to friendly gatherings with friends and family.
Who Are Survivalists?
Survivalists, or preppers, are a varied group of people who, operating under differing philosophies and methods, are committed to proactively preparing for emergencies.
Choosing Fruits and Herbs; Selecting Seeds for Food Shortages
When you’re choosing your seeds it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the profusion of seed catalogs
What Vegetables Should I Plant for a Food Shortage?
It’s a good idea to plant a variety of colorful vegetables that are relatively easy to grow, prolific, and easy to store.
How Do I Operate a Greenhouse When an Emergency Occurs?
Emergencies that can trigger food shortages can come in a multitude of forms
How Do I Set Up a Greenhouse for Food Emergencies?
Here in the US, we don’t really spend time imagining serious food shortages affecting our daily life
How Can I Prepare for Food Shortages?
When preparing for food shortages, it’s important to define whether you’re considering a short (no more than a few days) or long (perhaps months) period of shortage.