Nitrogen fixing plants naturally add nitrogen to the soil without the use of chemical fertilisers. Find out here how nitrogen fixers work.

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What Is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a sustainable and easy to manage way of growing food. It can be applied anywhere from tiny gardens to large food forests.
What Is Green Manure And Why Should You Use It?
Green manure is a great natural way of building soil fertility, maintaining soil structure and suppressing the growth of weeds.
How To Make A Seed Bank And Why You Need One
A seed bank is a collection of seeds stored for future use. Find out why you need a seed bank and how you can make one in this article.
How To Make Soap With Natural Ingredients
In a post-apocalyptic world, soap won’t be easy to find, but we can easily make our own with plentiful natural ingredients.
Growing Reliable Heritage Vegetables For Self Sufficiency Every Year
Heirloom or heritage fruit and vegetables are older varieties that have existed for some time, and usually have been passed down from generation to generation of growers.