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Entering into a partnership with bees is a great idea, particularly if you grow your own food! Bees have been shown to increase crop yield from 30% to sometimes as much as 70% or more!…
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A bee smoker is an essential piece of equipment for every beekeeper. It is used to produce smoke which is then introduced into the hive you want to work on. The smoke has a calming…
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Using a kitchen top compost bin is an easy small step to get into green living and doing your bit for the planet! Composting your kitchen organic waste rather than sending it to a landfill…
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Kombucha salad dressing is a great way to make use of excess kombucha, You can also make it from a batch that you fermented a little too long and it has become a little too…
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A portable camping wood stove is an awesome piece of outdoor gear to carry with you on your wilderness adventures! These modern lightweight stoves are compact and take up very little room in your pack….
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The best beehive for beginner beekeepers is a design that is practical, easy to use, wallet friendly and portable!There are many hive designs out there, each with their pros and cons. My beehive of choice…
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Purselane is another important plant to learn when foraging for edibles! This succulent annual plant thrives in poor soil and can be found in many countries around the world. Originally from India, Purselane (Portulaca oleracea),…
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Using a fire piston to make fire is getting back to ancient, reliable methods for fire starting. There are many other fire starting methods, such as a ferro rod, or flint and steel, and this…
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Foraging for edibles such as Wood Sorrel, sometimes called Wild Sorrel (genus Oxalis) is something you can do in your backyard. Wild Sorrel or sourgrass, is a medium sized edible plant that occurs in most…
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A hammock is an awesome outdoor gear item to have with you. Whether you are out hiking or camping, or as part of your survival kit, take one with you! This product makes camping and…
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Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years. The process of fermentation was used in ancient times for preserving foods, since refrigeration was not an option. The added benefits of fermentation, however, also provided…
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Foraging for wild edibles is a rewarding and empowering activity! It does however require some knowledge and, the application of some common sense. Being full of bravado and thinking you know it all could result…