Spotlight: Sawyer SP181 All-in-One Water Filter Kit
The water quality in our area is great. We don’t need a filter for our day-to-day needs. But what would we use if we lose […]
Month: May 2022
Purrli—The Healing Sound of a Happy Cat
The sound of a purring cat is one of the most comforting sounds available and can help soothe and calm you down when you’re feeling […]
How to Save Money on Flea Control for Your Pets
If you’re comfortable using an eyedropper to administer flea medicine, you can save big with Blue Bottle Flea Control Treatment. Each dose (for our cats) […]
Spotlight: The Tree of Life—Moringa Oleifera
This tree is known by many names, including Moringa Oleifera, Malunggay, the Miracle Tree, the Never-Die Tree, the Drumstick Tree. Growing up to a foot […]
Spotlight: Top 20 Easy-Grow Food Plants
After six years of experience in the 8B coastal zone, we’ve developed a list of the 20 easiest food plants to grow in the garden: […]
What are ‘3S’ (Semi-Self-Sufficient) Strategies?
For most of us, total Self-Sufficiency (the ‘2S’ variety) is little more than an illusion—especially if we hope to enjoy a level of comfort in […]
Casey’s Corner—Botany and Health
The Synergistic Relationship between Botany and Health—by Casey M. William Gibson famously said “The future is already here—it’s just not very evenly distributed”. Today’s America […]
Casey’s Corner—Jackfruit
The largest fruit in the world (up to 76 pounds), jackfruit grows directly from the trunk of the tree. While most large fruits provide fiber […]