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Image | How to Make a Hoop House
How to Make a Hoop House
by JW

Whether you are protecting your spring plants from chaotic temperatures / storms or extending your growing season into fall and winter, learning how to build this simple hoop house over your raised beds can help your plants grow better and improve your overall success.

http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/how-to-make-a-hoop-house-picture-tutorial/

 

How to Make a Hoop House
 by JW

Whether you are protecting your spring plants from chaotic temperatures / storms or extending your growing season into fall and winter, learning how to build this simple hoop house over your raised beds can help your plants grow better and improve your overall success.

http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/how-to-make-a-hoop-house-picture-tutorial/

 

Image | 11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
by JW

A great summary of some of the many reasons one should consider taking up beekeeping to build resiliency into their life. 

http://www.greenphonebooth.com/2014/04/11-reasons-you-should-consider.html

Also check out the Beekeeping Group Page and the following WSID Articles on beekeeping:  Small-Scale Beekeeping   /   Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding

11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
 by JW

A great summary of some of the many reasons one should consider taking up beekeeping to build resiliency into their life. 

http://www.greenphonebooth.com/2014/04/11-reasons-you-should-consider.html

Also check out the Beekeeping Group Page and the following WSID Articles on beekeeping:  Small-Scale Beekeeping   /   Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding

Image | Herbs for Every Herb Garden
Herbs for Every Herb Garden
by Phil Williams

Last year I moved my herb garden right next to my front door, and just off my front walkway. This made it extremely convenient to harvest fresh herbs for cooking as I needed them. I also installed an herb spiral to allow for a wide diversity of herbs to be placed in a small area. Denise and I definitely used more herbs, just because of the convenience factor. Denise can pick herbs without having to put on any outdoor shoes. I did make one mistake when I installed my herb garden. I transplanted some St. Johns Wort very close to my front step.
Herbs for Every Herb Garden
 by Phil Williams

Last year I moved my herb garden right next to my front door, and just off my front walkway. This made it extremely convenient to harvest fresh herbs for cooking as I needed them. I also installed an herb spiral to allow for a wide diversity of herbs to be placed in a small area. Denise and I definitely used more herbs, just because of the convenience factor. Denise can pick herbs without having to put on any outdoor shoes. I did make one mistake when I installed my herb garden. I transplanted some St. Johns Wort very close to my front step.
Image | 6 Perennial Vegetables To Plant Once
6 Perennial Vegetables To Plant Once
by JW

As you look to plant your current garden this spring or start breaking ground on a new one, consider planting the following 6 plants to give you great produce year after year. 

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/plant-some-these-perennial-vegetables-keep-giving-year-after-year.html

Also check out the WSID Article on Planting Asparagus.

6 Perennial Vegetables To Plant Once
 by JW

As you look to plant your current garden this spring or start breaking ground on a new one, consider planting the following 6 plants to give you great produce year after year. 

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/plant-some-these-perennial-vegetables-keep-giving-year-after-year.html

Also check out the WSID Article on Planting Asparagus.

Image | Water Filter Special Discount
Water Filter Special Discount
by JW
15% Special Discount for PeakProsperity.com Readers

The ReadyStore is offering Peak Prosperity readers a special 15% discount on all water filter systems.

height=Having access to clean pure drinking water is very important to daily good health and a vital component of any emergency preparedness plan. Click Here to ensure you have a simple and cost-effective way to filter water in emergency situations and for everyday use.  Now is the time to get replacement filters for old and well-used ones or make sure you have backups for filter failure or to be able to help a neighbor out in their time of need.

Water Filter Special Discount
 by JW
15% Special Discount for PeakProsperity.com Readers

The ReadyStore is offering Peak Prosperity readers a special 15% discount on all water filter systems.

height=Having access to clean pure drinking water is very important to daily good health and a vital component of any emergency preparedness plan. Click Here to ensure you have a simple and cost-effective way to filter water in emergency situations and for everyday use.  Now is the time to get replacement filters for old and well-used ones or make sure you have backups for filter failure or to be able to help a neighbor out in their time of need.

Image | Survival Uses for Newspaper
Survival Uses for Newspaper
by JW

From using newspaper as a garden weed barrier to covering pipes and preventing drafts in window and doors, newspaper can have many wonderful uses around the home and in survival situations. 

http://www.survivopedia.com/newspuses/

Survival Uses for Newspaper
 by JW

From using newspaper as a garden weed barrier to covering pipes and preventing drafts in window and doors, newspaper can have many wonderful uses around the home and in survival situations. 

http://www.survivopedia.com/newspuses/

Image | How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 2
How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 2
by Phil Williams

An herb spiral is not meant for large scale production. It is meant to provide many different microclimates in a small space. This is beneficial because you can pack many different varieties of herbs into a small space close to your kitchen, so you can conveniently pick them as you need them. It is also garden feature that can be admired simply for its beauty.
How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 2
 by Phil Williams

An herb spiral is not meant for large scale production. It is meant to provide many different microclimates in a small space. This is beneficial because you can pack many different varieties of herbs into a small space close to your kitchen, so you can conveniently pick them as you need them. It is also garden feature that can be admired simply for its beauty.
Image | 5 Simple Tips For Spotting And Treating Common Chicken Illnesses
5 Simple Tips For Spotting And Treating Common Chicken Illnesses
by JW

Learn about some of the more common ailments that can arise in your backyard flock and how to identify them. 

http://www.offthegridnews.com/2014/04/08/5-simple-tips-for-spotting-and-treating-common-chicken-illnesses/

5 Simple Tips For Spotting And Treating Common Chicken Illnesses
 by JW

Learn about some of the more common ailments that can arise in your backyard flock and how to identify them. 

http://www.offthegridnews.com/2014/04/08/5-simple-tips-for-spotting-and-treating-common-chicken-illnesses/

Image | 160 Uses for Coconut Oil
160 Uses for Coconut Oil
by JW

Great for cooking, personal care and healthful, here is a great list of uses for coconut oil and a whole lot of reasons to keep some on hand.

http://wakeup-world.com/2012/03/02/160-uses-for-coconut-oil/

160 Uses for Coconut Oil
 by JW

Great for cooking, personal care and healthful, here is a great list of uses for coconut oil and a whole lot of reasons to keep some on hand.

http://wakeup-world.com/2012/03/02/160-uses-for-coconut-oil/

Image | How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 1
How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 1
by Phil Williams

Herb spirals are synonymous with permaculture. Most people even vaguely familiar with permaculture have encountered the famous herb spiral. The idea is to create a structure, the spiral that will have many different types of microclimates in a small easily harvestable area that looks beautiful. Herb spirals are meant to be very close to your kitchen, so you can easily go outside and pick a few fresh herbs while you are cooking. I like the idea because it adds function, beauty, and texture to the garden.
How to Build an Herb Spiral: Part 1
 by Phil Williams

Herb spirals are synonymous with permaculture. Most people even vaguely familiar with permaculture have encountered the famous herb spiral. The idea is to create a structure, the spiral that will have many different types of microclimates in a small easily harvestable area that looks beautiful. Herb spirals are meant to be very close to your kitchen, so you can easily go outside and pick a few fresh herbs while you are cooking. I like the idea because it adds function, beauty, and texture to the garden.
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