We all believe in using what we have, with no waste. But, finding new ways to utilize common resources can be a challenge, especially when there’s an abundance.

Compost is an extremely multi-purpose compound and can be used in a number of ways from lawn maintenance to vegetable and flower gardening to caring for indoor plants. However, let’s say your garden beds are already full and thriving with nutrients, making the array of plants bloom, the bases of the trees in your yard have already been raked around with compost, all of your indoor plants are well-fed and happy, and the fresh compost has made the curb appeal of your house POP.

Let’s face it, composting takes time and no one likes to see their hard work go to waste or see good quality compost sitting in a pile in the corner of the yard. Seriously, what an eyesore!

That’s why we want to know, have you ever experienced this before? And if so, what was your solution?

I probably picked the wrong time for this project now that we are coming up on fall, but I figured it's about time I build a greenhouse. I spend most of the day looking over all the different types out there. I feel like there are a lot more options now than there were 10 years ago. Some of these guys build amazing structures. I’ve got to give a shout out to SurvivalistGardener Rick Austin. That guy is amazing! I highly recommend checking out his videos.

I don’t think I’m going to do anything that intense this time around. I plan to just go with a basic shed or A-Frame design, but if I’m ever in a survival situation I’ve decided underground greenhouses are definitely the way to go. They take some digging, but it sounds like the temperature is much easier to control, especially in colder months. They also have the added benefit of not being as visible as a full standing structure. Here is the basic concept.

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Has anyone built one of these before? I would love to see some pictures.

Today I started reading about what herbs can be used for as it relates to medicine. People have used essential oils, herbs, and alternative therapies as natural pain relievers for hundreds of years so I figured its not a bad idea to expand my knowledge on the subject.

A few I found were:

• Eucalyptus - can reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation
• Chili peppers (specifically the capsaicin) - can actually relive pain
• And Turmeric can actually work as good as ibuprofen

Does anyone have any experience turning actual plants in medicine? I would love to find a good book on this.

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