Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’

Raising Chickens

August 16, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Have you ever noticed the price of free-range or organic eggs from the supermarket? In most cases they can cost at least twice as much as their mass-produced counterparts. One way to make sure your family is eating clean safe eggs without overpaying is to raise your own chickens for eggs. Read More

Homegrown Wheat Basics

July 6, 2011 |  by  |  Plants

If you’re heavy into health and sustainability, eventually you’ll want to try growing your own whole grains. Wheat is surprisingly easy to grow and can produce a completely natural product without commercial processing. Read More

DIY Rain Barrel

May 31, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the water effectively, you’re going to need an efficient way to get the water into thee bucket and then into your garden. Read More