These skin-soothing cubes are perfect to stash in your freezer and pull out as needed to quickly relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin irritations such as razor burn, scrapes, and itchy insect bites. Easy to make at home, this…
As the heavy restrictions of Covid-19 are starting to be pried back, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant about your health and immune system. Even with regular exercise and healthy eating, sometimes we all could do with a…
There are many reasons why you should hide some plants from your neighbors. If you live in an HOA area, there are rules about which plants you can grow and which are outlawed. Additionally, in a SHTF situation, edible and…
With the arrival of summer, you have the perfect opportunity to harvest and store medicinal herbs for use throughout the rest of the year. It’s a great time to look beyond your own herb bed and see what you can…
If you or a loved one suffers from evening snores, this is the perfect remedy. With only carrots, apples, ginger, lemon, honey and chamomile this quick and easy juice before bed makes way for a better night's sleep. First and…
Finding a way to spend time outdoors has probably never been more appealing and important, than when we find ourselves in the midst of a pandemic. Spring and summer have always been a popular time for many people, and it…
There are so many plants that should either be handled incredibly carefully, or not at all. Whether it’s spines that can pierce, toxic sap that causes blisters, or bristly hairs that make you itch, there are some plants that are…
Rosemary (Salvia Rosmarinus) is part of the mint family and related to oregano, basil, and marjoram. All these herbs are familiar to most people who cook or enjoy food. However, easy-to-grow rosemary offers so much more than delicious flavor and…
Plants, just like all living things, are prone to diseases. Unfortunately, there are many diseases that may attack plants although some only infect certain species. Interestingly, around 85% of plant ailments are caused by fungal organisms. An advantage of the…
The following is a list of natural pesticides that I turn to when I get an outbreak of pests in the garden or around the house. And best of all, they are easily made at home. NOTE: No matter how…