If you have a small garden space but want to grow food or herbs for your family you may be wondering how to make it work. The good news is that many people have had successful thriving gardens even in a small limited space. With a little faith and some hard work, you can too. Here are my best tips ...
The Eucalyptus Essential Oil Guide
Eucalyptus is an amazing plant to use in your home during the long long winter as cold and flu season wages on. Most of us can't grow it fresh in our own yards to hand in the shower or any of the other great uses for eucalyptus oil but the good news is that you can make the most of this plant by ...
Have You Checked in on Your Roof Lately? It Might Be Time
It's important to be aware of the state of all the elements of which your house is made. One of the most expansive and expensive ones is the roof, so you should know when you need to get it checked out and fixed. If you're not sure just what the cues that you need to check in on your roof are, read ...
Spruce Up Your Landscape With New Fencing
Many people overlook fencing when they are considering how to improve their landscaping. It's seen as a necessary -- yet ugly -- fixture that goes around the entire yard. However, fencing can be a simple and lovely way to improve your landscaping. It's quick too, with Home Advisor stating that ...
Using Trellis In Your Square Foot Garden
Square foot garden beds are great for making the most of your garden space. Using trellises to grow vining plants allows you to make more use of your garden space allowing you to get an even larger harvest from your square foot garden. The benefits of using a trellis in your garden The use ...
How To Build a Bee Friendly Garden
When the bees die off so do we. Bees are essential to our survival. Without them, we would not produce enough food to feed our population and many people would go hungry. Sady a lot of our current conventional farming and gardening practices put bees in harm's way and are quickly leading to the ...
Easier Way To Peel Garlic
I love garlic. As far as I am concerned there is no such thing as too much garlic in any dish. I grow garlic planting each fall as well as have some beautiful wild garlic in the backyard. My husband douses his favorite barbecue sauce recipe in fresh minced garlic, and garlic along with fresh onions ...
Why Are Dumbbells So Expensive? How To Save On Dumbbells
Dumbbells are a great piece of workout equipment for women. People tend to wonder why dumbbells are so expensive when they start shopping for them. Several factors contribute to this. Fitness equipment tends to be more expensive than other items. Due to their construction, unlike many things, they ...
Make Your Own Loofah Soap Bar
Natural homegrown loofahs are a great alternative to plastic bath scrubbers that are not recyclable. Of course, you don't have to grow your own loofah. You can find plenty of them online. Loofahs make a great addition to soaps because they allow you to use your bar soap to exfoliate while you ...
10 Fresh Uses For Oregano
If you are debating what herbs are worth growing in your garden this year you may not want to overlook the classic oregano. There are many great uses for oregano ranging from helping out in the garden to boosting the immune system and adding a touch of the unexpected to dinner there are bound to be ...
Substitutions For Oil In Brownies
To have moist chewy brownies you need a quality oil or oil substitute and eggs or an egg substitution. While most brownie recipes and mixes will not tell you that you can substitute the oil and eggs this is an option that is both healthier and a great way to save money as the price of these baking ...
Create an Outdoor Space Your Family Will Love With These 5 Tips
When trying to improve the home, many homeowners focus on the interior and forget about the exterior. This should not be the case since the exterior of your home is as big a part of your home in general as the interior, even if you don't spend a majority of your time outdoors. With this in mind, ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Compost
One of the best things you can do for your garden is to make your own compost. While you can buy compost in bulk in many areas you can never beat homemade compost that you have control over. this is a great way to lower your carbon footprint and help your garden thrive to provide even more food for ...
Turkey Tail Mushrooms For Dogs
One of my readers recently asked about giving her dog with lymphoma turkey tail. This is a great way to help keep your dog healthy. Many people do not realize just how good mushrooms are for you. today I would like to take the time to talk to you about this mushroom and how you can use it to help ...
6 Ways To Preserve Herbs Fresh From The Garden
I love growing herbs in my garden for cooking and medicinal uses. Fresh herbs small great and are packed with flavor. I mix herbs in with our other plants and even in the flower beds to act as fillers. Sometimes I find myself with more herbs than I could ever imagine using and no one I know is in ...
10 Ways you Can Use Beer In Your Garden
Ever throw a party and find yourself with a bunch of half-empty beers sitting around? It's pretty common with summer cookouts or when great friends gather around the bonfire. You don't have to dump all of that stale beer down the grain. Instead, use that beer for garden growth and pest control, ...
The Benefits Of Cooking With Kids
Cooking is a big part of human life and culture. For generations, the same recipes are passed down. Altered to fit changing taste buds, yet cherished all the same. There are many benefits of cooking with your kids. Inviting your kids into the kitchen with you has many great benefits. Cooking with ...
How to Make a Meal from your Pantry
Ever get to the point where payday is far off and you don't really have anything left in the fridge? You find yourself looking at the random items in the back of the pantry trying to figure out how to make a meal for dinner. I happens to everyone and you CAN make do with what you have in your ...
Growing Pumpkins In Containers
Pumpkins are a great option for growing at home for a hearty and filling vegetable. Pumpkins are high in vitamin A which can help to boost your immune system. They make great sweet pies or a filling savory vegetable dish and everything in between. Sadly Pumpkins can take up a lot of your garden ...
6 Home Improvements That Are Worth It
If there's one thing we all want, it's to have a place that feels like home. But sometimes our day-to-day lives, along with the usual monthly budget, can get in the way of what is truly important: making your home a space that reflects your personality. Whether you're a homeowner or not, there are ...
