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05/14/2021
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By Zoey Sky
19 Chemical-free ways to get rid of weeds in your home garden
As a prepper, you most likely work hard to maintain their home gardens because this is where you grow organic produce for your family and your survival stockpile. But what do you when weeds start destroying all your hard work? You can keep weeds out of your garden without chemical-laden weed killers (herbicides) by using more eco-friendly options […]
04/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
4 Easy ways to control weeds without using toxic chemical herbicides
Weed overgrowth is a gardener’s worst nightmare. However, conventional weedkillers like Roundup have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer. Toxic chemicals in conventional weed killers can also leach into crops for consumption and pose a health risk. Herbicides can also contaminate groundwater. But there are better methods of controlling weed growth. Below are four […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The grass is always greener (and the soil is healthier) on the side of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and weed interference. Both […]
06/26/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Natural weed control: 9 Herbicide-free tricks
As a good prepper, keeping your garden soil weed-free ensures that your crops grow healthy and strong. If you don’t want to use pesticides with harmful chemicals, you can protect your plants using natural weed-killing methods like mulching or vinegar. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) The natural methods detailed below can prevent weeds from taking over your garden. […]
06/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term outlooks: Australian farmers eliminate herbicide-resistant “superweeds” using natural non-herbicidal methods
Decades ago, Australian farmers stopped using glyphosate and other herbicides to get rid of superweeds and seeds in their plots. Instead, they used natural methods of weed control and management that worked much better than toxic chemicals. Farms in Western Australia raise wheat and barley as the main food crops. The biggest threat comes from ryegrass superweeds that developed resistance […]
03/07/2019
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By David Williams
Aggressive mildew: Resistant varieties of grape help reduce the use of fungicides
Researchers at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) recently discovered that in the case of some grape varieties, the suspect pathogens can adapt and cause harm anyway. There are new varieties of grape that are resistant to pests like grapevine downy mildew that are already in the market. However, experts don’t know the […]
01/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows Mexican marigold can be used as a natural herbicide
Chemical herbicides often cause more harm than good, especially since they can pollute farm soil and water sources. These substances can also be harmful to the health of the people who handle them. To address this concern, a team of researchers conducted a study to determine if Mexican marigolds (Tagetes erecta L.) can be used […]
12/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Mexican marigold essential oil contains phytotoxic compounds, making it a great natural herbicide
A study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products reported that essential oils from Tagetes erecta L. (Mexican marigold) can be used to formulate a safer alternative to chemical herbicides. For the study, researchers analyzed the chemical composition of essential oil extracted from T. erecta. Plant-derived substances, especially essential oils, are often considered as a natural alternative to chemical […]
01/06/2018
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By Mike Adams
Scientists discover ancient “suicide” tribe that ritually poisons its own food (VIDEO)
Scientists have recently discovered an ancient tribe that ritually poisons its own food. Dubbed the “Suicide Tribe,” this shocking anthropological discovery is sending shockwaves across the scientific establishment. “We’ve never witnessed such self-destructive behaviors in human societies before,” said Dr. Eugene Navarovski from the Technical Institute of Ancient People, who led the research. (See the […]
08/22/2017
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By Mike Adams
Hard-hitting docu-series “GMOs Revealed” begins airing TODAY… see explosive new revelations about dangers of GMOs and glyphosate
A groundbreaking new docu-series called “GMOs Revealed” launches today. You can register to view it at this link. The eye-opening documentary series delivers 9 episodes that reveal hard-hitting truths about GMOs, glyphosate, genetic pollution, Monsanto, seed monopolies, crop collapse and many other topics. This is the “can’t miss” docu-series on GMOs that every person who […]
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