The insect repellent is safe and effective, plus it costs much less to make it than to buy it.
Category: Home and Garden
Simple Living, Handcrafted by You
Welcome to a place where old-fashioned wisdom meets modern life. Since 1999, we’ve been sharing the joy of making things from scratch—whether it’s a batch of botanical soap, a thriving garden, or a cozy, chemical-free home.
We believe the “pioneer spirit” isn’t just about the past; it’s about the intentional choices we make today. Explore our collection of heritage skills, natural recipes, and time-tested tips designed to help you live a more self-reliant and beautiful life. Grab a cup of tea, stay a while, and let’s get back to basics together.
If you prefer to eat organic food in as natural a state as possible, growing your own organic nuts is a very good choice.
Growing peas from seed is super easy and a great addition to just about any garden.
Growing carrots from seed is fairly easy and just requires a few things to be kept in mind.
Onions are one of the easiest and most delicious vegetable crops for your garden.
Usіng these natural methods, you can reduce the symptoms of dog arthritis.
You can make a planting mix from scratch that your plants will love. It is easy and simple to do, takes little time, and is relatively inexpensive. The end result is worth the small effort and minimal cost.
One of my favorite topics is the many uses for liquid worm castings, ‘worm tea’, in the garden. This unique organic fertilizer is especially effective when used to grow roses, perhaps the most favored flowers on earth and certainly the most discussed.
Although you may think these herbs were called as such for culinary purposes…you will be surprised by the actual reference to the name.
One of the more popular types of kitchen gardens is a spaghetti garden. Oregano, basil, garlic, bay and parsley are such easy to grow plants that it’s a pity for anyone to use dried and bottled herbs.
Learn how to implement blueberry weed management using living mulches and non-invasive sod for optimal growth.
There’s been a lot written about teething remedies over the years. Some of it is good advice but there’s a lot of ‘old wives tales’ too.
While essential oils for the most part have been created with humans in mind, many people are using them in their pet care successfully.
This exercise will replenish your body and mind in positive energy, thus helping you attract abundance into your life.