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Friday, July 9, 2021

Exfoliating Hand Wash for Gardeners

Learn how to make an exfoliating hand wash recipe that's perfect for gardeners or anyone who gets dirty.  This gardeners exfoliating hand wash is easy to make, even if you've never made soap before.  It makes a great gift for a gardener.
Summer is gardening season.  We plant a huge garden because we have room and three reluctant gardening c…

Exfoliating Hand Wash for Gardeners

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Gardeners Hand Scrub Recipe

How to make a gardener's hand scrub recipe to gently scrub away dirt and debris after gardening.  This Epsom salt scrub recipe is strong enough to get rid of dirt, but the natural oils in the Epsom salt scrub recipe nourish your skin to make it softer.
Spring means gardening.  We live in farm country, and we have excellent soil for gardening.  …

Gardeners Hand Scrub Recipe

Monday, June 7, 2021

How to Make a Birdhouse Out of Recycled Materials

Learn how to make a birdhouse without wood.  This simple DIY birdhouse is easy to make with empty plastic butter tubs or something similar in size.  This adorable beehive birdhouse looks so cute hanging in a tree in your yard.  It's easy enough for kids to make with some help.
We basically live in an animal sanctuary.  Our little farm is surrou…

How to Make a Birdhouse Out of Recycled Materials

Friday, June 4, 2021

Natural Homemade Bug Repellent for Plants

How to make essential oil bug spray to repel bugs and other pests in your garden.  This natural homemade bug repellent for plants can be used indoors or outdoors.  It's easy to make, and you can just set it by your plants and spray as needed.
There are few things more frustrating than spending time and money planting a garden only to have it de…

Natural Homemade Bug Repellent for Plants

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

How to Dry Herbs for Tea

Learn how to dry herbs for tea so you can use your fresh herbs from your tea garden to make your own tea blends.  You can dry herbs several different ways, and you can then store them for several months to enjoy herbal tea long after the growing season is over.
Growing herbs is a wonderful process, but before they can be used in tea they will need …

How to Dry Herbs for Tea

Thursday, May 20, 2021

How to Grow Herbs for Tea + List of Herbs for Tea

Learn how to grow herbs for tea.  This has a list of herbs for tea plus information on making herbal tea with fresh or dried herbs.  If you love herbal tea, this can save you a lot of money. 
I start my day with coffee, then I switch to water or tea.  I drink either white tea or green tea, and I usually had some dried herbs for some flavor because …

How to Grow Herbs for Tea + List of Herbs for Tea

Monday, May 3, 2021

How to Make a DIY Bee Feeder With a Mason Jar

 Learn how to make a DIY bee feeder.  Use this mason jar bee feeder to supplement your bees with extra food when their natural food may be scarce.  This is an easy DIY, and you can upcycle the jar.  Older kids can help learn how to make a bee feeder so they can learn more about bees.
We believe in letting nature do its thing.  After all, bees, bird…

How to Make a DIY Bee Feeder With a Mason Jar

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Growing Herbs in Pots for Beginners

Learn about container gardening with herbs to grow fresh herbs on your patio or deck.  Grow herbs in pots outside to save space, even if you live in an apartment or don't have a lot of yard space, you can still grow herbs in pots for fresh herbs all summer and dried herbs all winter.
I have a large garden, but I prefer to grow herbs in pots.  P…

Growing Herbs in Pots for Beginners

Monday, April 19, 2021

Companion Planting for Herbs

Learn about companion planting for herbs.  These herbs grow well together either because they like the same soil, light, and water conditions or because they have other benefits.  Some herbs can even modify the taste of some vegetables.  Once you learn which herbs can be grown together, you'll save space and time and, hopefully, enjoy a better…

Companion Planting for Herbs

Sunday, April 18, 2021

How to Make Bee House DIY

Learn how to make a bee house to give bees a shelter and safe space for breeding.  This is an easy and inexpensive bamboo bee house that can hang in your yard.  This is a great DIY idea for kids and makes a wonderful addition to a homeschool curriculum or use to supplement learning.
When we moved to the farm eight years ago, one thing we wanted to …

How to Make Bee House DIY

Monday, April 12, 2021

Easy Herbs to Grow at Home

Learn the best herbs to grow at home for beginners.  This list of easy herbs to grow at home has commonly used cooking herbs that anyone, even a first time gardener, can easily grow at home.  These are the easiest herbs to grow in pots, so you can even plant them on a patio or in an apartment.
Using high quality herbs in your cooking makes a big di…

Easy Herbs to Grow at Home

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Gardening Hacks for Beginners

Learn how to make gardening easier with these gardening hacks for beginners.  Whether you're new to gardening or have been gardening for years, these gardening hacks and tips will help you save time and money while increasing your yield.
Gardening is hard work, but it's very rewarding.  Having a backyard garden used to be popular, and most …

Gardening Hacks for Beginners

Monday, May 18, 2020

How to Make a Mini Greenhouse To Start Seeds Indoors + Tips

Learn how to make a mini greenhouse with upcycled materials to start seeds indoors.  This is an excellent activity for kids or adults, and it's perfect for the frugal gardener.  Plus get tips to help your seeds thrive, even if you've never planted seeds before.
We plant a large garden each year.  Our four garden plots are bigger than our en…

How to Make a Mini Greenhouse To Start Seeds Indoors + Tips