Back in the Fall, I posted an article about getting kids more involved in gardening with six simple garden tasks. Of course, if they are unlikely to listen, you might never get them to the garden to try out Step 1. With two kids, two nephews, a niece and a Godson, I'm no kid-whisperer, but…
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Once. I admit it. I bought all the stuff, designated a hand mixer and a stainless steel pot, and made soap from scratch with my sister, just once. Now the soap-making equipment sits in my basement. But, after reading this post on hot process soap making, I’m starting to feel inspired to get another batch…
We are meant to share ideas, to teach and to learn. We are at our best when we are supporting each other and our communities. Here are at least 20 ways to live a more natural lifestyle. What's one healthy choice you made recently?
My hope with this blog is to fill you in on all kinds of simple, quick tricks I've learned to make natural living easier. It is exactly what I do for free for all of my friends. So why have I spent my life buying a bunch of crap? Read on...
Fantastic. Innovative. Delicious. Recipe by Greg over at pleasantpeasantcuisine.blog I especially love that it features pomelo! One of my top picks from a farmstand5 I just finished from farm stands in Zhangjiajie. via Pomelo, Jicama & Fig Salad
If only I read an article like this one from the Herb Society, might have avoided my worst gardening mistake ever! via Save Herb Seeds from Home Garden
When you garden, you quickly find out that your supply of herbs can overwhelm your needs. Herbs get too woody or too pungent quickly. It is best to harvest them when they are ready, even if you are not. Often, you will still have time left in the season to plant a second or third…
There can only be one reason we forgot about clary sage: modern pharmaceuticals. close enough pronunciation "clare-E sayjuh" Clary sage was THE go-to herb for our female ancestors to reduce the monthly discomfort of menstruation cycles. Your great-grandmother probably looked forward to the relief of a cup of brewed clary sage tea as she busied…
