By Daisy Luther, Aaron Dykes and Melissa Melton Guest Writers for Wake Up World Once upon a time, if we felt we needed to, we could go to the pharmacy or department store, select a bottle of...
Category - Gardening
Permaculture – What Is It and Why Is It Important?
By Phillip J. Watt Guest writer for Wake Up World Developed by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970’s, permaculture has spread wildly throughout the world. The term...
Practical Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Children
By Alex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit Guest Writer for Wake Up World Children these days have many technological distractions that keep them busy and less connected with the environment...
Some Pointers (and Pitfalls) for Talking With Nature
By Michael J. Roads Guest writer for Wake Up World Look again at the title of this article. Be aware that this is about talking with Nature, not simply talking to it. Most people talk to their...
How to Get Rid of Weeds Naturally
19th October 2014 By Dr. Michelle Kmiec Contributing Writer for Wake Up World Editor’s note: At Wake Up World, we understand the term ‘weeds’ is subjective. Many plants...
Relationship Between Garden and Gardener
By Michael J. Roads Guest writer for Wake Up World There are many gardeners in the world, but few are outstanding. What is it that makes one particular gardener stand out from so many others? First...
17 of The Most Underrated Medicinal Plants In The World
14th September 2014 By Mae Chan Guest Writer for Wake Up World Many people are finally becoming acquainted with how effective plants such as cannabis are medicinally. Others are very familiar with...
Cattail: Learn How to Harvest and Utilize this Wild Aquatic Plant During the Best and Worst of Times
By Carolanne Wright Contributing Writer for Wake Up World One of the most common wild plants found throughout the world, cattail, is astoundingly versatile. So much so that it can make...
All-Natural Pesticide Unveiled by Scientists – and It Won’t Kill the Bees!
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World Good news on the honeybee front — a team of scientists in the UK have created a biopesticide made from spider venom and plant...
10 Tips for Going Organic on a Budget
By Lorraine Ereira Guest Writer for Wake Up World Most of us know that choosing organic, non-GMO, natural food is the only way to insure good health, from the inside out. However...
50 Ideas for Container Gardens
By Kelly Roberson Guest Writer for Wake Up World Bored with the pots you use for container gardening? This summer, refresh your landscape and boost your curb appeal with our fun ideas for...
DIY $2 Self-Watering Garden Bed: Grow Produce Easily, Even in the Toughest Drought Conditions
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World “When life gives you lemons, share them with neighbors!” enthuses the Food is Free Project, a grassroots organization based...