(Divina Ramirez) The use of fertilizers dates back 8,000 years, when early farmers used manure to fertilize their crops. However, modern, commercial agriculture has now become heavily dependent on toxic synthetic fertilizers.
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How to Make Seed Paper That Can Grow Into Plants for Your Survival Garden
(Arsenio Toledo) Seed paper is considered by many to be nothing more than a novelty item. But as a prepper, you might find that this ingenious item may help you increase the amount of food you’re growing in your survival garden.
Home Gardening Basics: Harvesting and Storing Seeds from Garden Plants
(Michael Alexander) After managing a vegetable garden for a full season, the next logical step is to harvest your fruits and vegetables, as well as other produce from your beloved plants. But before you start thinking about how to use your harvest in your next meal, you should also think of harvesting the seeds – and preparing them for the next season.