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05/26/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Food supply 101: How to grow edible mushrooms in your basement
Growing edible mushrooms at home gives you the advantage of having a mushroom supply all year round. Ranging in taste from sweet to nutty, mushrooms are versatile ingredients that bring a delicious umami flavor to dishes. They are usually added to soups, pasta, salads and other savory dishes or dried as a snack. Though they are technically […]
05/13/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
From trash to treasure: Scientists to turn food waste into “high-value products” for new markets like cosmetics and packaging
Scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia are leading an $11 million research consortium aimed at converting food waste into “high-value products” for markets like cosmetics and packaging. The Research Consortium Program for Agricultural Product Development is a joint research effort from the South Australian government, academic institutions and various stakeholders from the agriculture and food […]
05/02/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Solar-powered desalination device vaporizes seawater to produce safe drinking water
Researchers developed a solar-powered desalination device that vaporizes saltwater to produce potable water. The unit works thanks to a titanium-based material that captures solar energy and powers evaporation. Made of a special type of paper coated with a compound called titanium nitride oxide, the material heats rapidly and vaporizes water when exposed to the sun. The resulting water vapor is then condensed and […]
04/13/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
6 Tips to help you get closer to your dream off-grid homestead
Living off-grid offers several benefits beyond just saving money. For starters, it gives you privacy and protection from common urban threats like burglary and air pollution. It offers restful landscapes that are perfect for homesteads. With lush forests around, you can hunt game, plant your own food and do practice shooting without much worry about making too much noise. But achieving your […]
04/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Home gardening basics: How to plant, grow and harvest sage, a must-have herb
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb from the mint family. This pretty herb grows thick, grayish-green leaves and colorful flowers that attract pollinators like bees. It is commonly used to add flavor to dishes, sauces and dressings due to its strong aroma. Medicinally, sage has been used to treat an upset stomach, shortness of breath, loss of memory and anxiety, […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Keeping it green: 9 Air-purifying houseplants for your living room
If you like to keep it green, there’s no better way of purifying the air in your living room than through houseplants. Houseplants can improve air quality and make your living space healthier. Research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that houseplants can absorb volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene. These chemicals are toxic and may even […]
02/15/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Common chicken diseases and how to prevent them
Chickens get sick just like humans do. They, too, are affected by harmful pathogens and are prone to various illnesses under poor living conditions. If you’re new to raising backyard chickens, familiarizing yourself with common poultry diseases is important to keep your fowl healthy. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Avian influenza Avian influenza is commonly known as bird flu. Chickens with avian influenza often […]
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