Step-by-step recipe for how to make homemade chamomile lotion using simple chamomile infused oil. A simple DIY skincare ... Read More about Homemade Chamomile Lotion Recipe
I'm Tanya, organic gardener, soap maker, beekeeper, and green living enthusiast.
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9 Natural soap plants for making lye-free soap
An introduction to plants that you can use as soap without lye. Includes a list of nine natural soap plants rich in saponin ... Read More about 9 Natural soap plants for making lye-free soap
How and when to harvest potatoes: know when to dig potatoes up
Knowing when to harvest potatoes is based on whether they're an early potato or maincrop, time in the ground, and what ... Read More about How and when to harvest potatoes: know when to dig potatoes up
Elderflower & Lavender Soap Recipe
Natural cold-process soap recipe and instructions featuring elderflower infusion, rich cocoa butter, and a lavender and herb ... Read More about Elderflower & Lavender Soap Recipe
How to make Rose Water Toner using fresh Rose Petals
Instructions on how to make rose water toner using fresh rose petals. Use directly on your skin as a natural toner or blend ... Read More about How to make Rose Water Toner using fresh Rose Petals
How to make soap without lye (your questions answered)
An introduction to what natural soap is and how you can make it at home—both with and without handling lye. As a soap maker, ... Read More about How to make soap without lye (your questions answered)
The Lazy Gardener: 22 smart tips to save time & effort in the garden
Successful gardening is about being smart with your time and energy. Use these ways to grow an abundant garden while reducing ... Read More about The Lazy Gardener: 22 smart tips to save time & effort in the garden
Simple tips for how to grow English Lavender
How to grow English lavender with tips on cultivars, growing conditions, and growing lavender in containers There are so ... Read More about Simple tips for how to grow English Lavender
5 Ways to make Handmade Soap
An introduction to five creative ways to make handmade soap at home including cold-process, hot-process, liquid soap, ... Read More about 5 Ways to make Handmade Soap
