This is a neat idea that I’ve never heard about before. It discusses how to clean garden tools with tea. In this article, Nancy tests the entire process of using a batch of tea to clean garden tools. She explains how to make a specific type of tea, how long to soak the tools, and […]
How to Make a Silken Muddy Honey Mask
There are premium masks and cleansers that are really expensive. At the request of a reader who wanted a homemade version of an expensive mask/cleanser, Marie created this recipe for a silken, muddy, honey mask. It’s a creamy and thick mask that uses raw honey, Dead Sea mud,a particular oil,essential oils, and other ingredients. If you’ve […]
How to Propagate Lavender
Lavender looks beautiful in any garden and is wonderfully fragrant. Lavender is used in teas, tinctures, and cooking. Herbalists use it in a variety of health remedies and to promote relaxation. This is a great article that explains in detail how to take cuttings from an existing lavender plant and propagate it into a new separate […]
9 Ways To Use Valerian
When people hear about valerian, they normally think of its use as a sleep aid. However, in this article Jackie shares 9 different uses for this plant. You’ll also find growing information for valerian, as well as a lot of helpful links. As far as the various uses for valerian, Jackie explains: How valerian was used in […]
10 Gardening Ideas for Your Patio or Balcony
If you live in an apartment or condo and don’t have a lot of space for gardening, this post can help you with different solutions. It’s also helpful for people with tiny gardens. And there is one suggestion on how to grow citrus indoors. The article provides links to the following small space gardening solutions: […]
Best Essential Oils for Treating Scars
Kelly shares a variety of essential oils that are great at healing skin and helping to reduce scars. She first describes the skin healing benefits of 6 essential oils. She also includes some directions on use. Then, she shares her Essential Oils for Scars formula which is a blend of 8 different essential oils. Click […]
Stylish and Affordable DIY 55 Gallon Drum Garden Planters
NoahW wanted to build some simple, affordable & attractive planters for some of his fruit trees. He used 55 gallon food safe plastic barrels and scrap wood and built a planter in one afternoon. He provides step-by-step directions in the Instructables post. He did use some basic power tools to build the planter. The scrap wood […]
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Bored Kids
O.k. summer is half over and you’ve probably exhausted your list of fun stuff to do with the kids this summer. Peggy to the rescue! She’s collected 29 different fun activities for bored kids. Here are just a few: Make lawn stars with sifted flour Play in a homemade ball pit Create art from things […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Use Natural Remedies
People who were raised on traditional prescription and over the counter medications, often feel that natural remedies are weak or ineffective. In this article, Kate shares 10 reasons why you should use natural remedies. The first reason is that they do work. Kate discusses how pharmaceutical companies take extracts of plants and patent them as […]
Quick and Easy Hay Fever Remedy
Kami loves to explore different ways to use everyday spices to help prevent sickness and address common home ailments. An additional benefit is that these are ordinary spices that most people have in their kitchens. This recipe is for a simple hay fever remedy. It uses honey, black pepper and two other spices. She explains […]
4 Creamless Remedies for Puffy Eyes & Bags Under Eyes
Claire first discusses the various possible causes for swelling and fluid build-up around the eyes. She also reviews some of the potential. Then she shares 4 remedies that can help reduce puffy eyes. What you can avoid eating that will help reduce puffy eyes A particular tea that can help and how to use it […]
Gardeners Hand Salve Recipe
Like Katie, I often don’t wear gloves when I garden. Sometimes it’s by choice. Other times I just forget my gloves. It does feel good to feel the soil between my fingers and work with plants and flowers directly. But the result is rough, dry hands and the cuts and pricks that are hard to […]