LIVE SIMPLY. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD. MAKE NATURAL THINGS
I'm Tanya and I believe that we can make a difference to the environment through growing and making our own. There’s empowerment in creating things from scratch -- be it from the soil, homegrown produce, or materials natural or reclaimed.
Here on Lovely Greens you'll find fresh ideas for growing herbs, flowers, fruit, and veggies and creatively using them in the home. It's not all about making wholesome homemade food either! Lots of homegrown and foraged plants can be transformed into natural beauty products. Learn more
Use foraged materials to create a natural Christmas wreath Step-by-step process on how to weave a simple willow ring and decorate it as a natural Christmas wreath. Once you have your materials, the project will take about an hour to complete. For years my friend ‘John Dog’ Callister has been showing locals how to weave willow Christmas wreaths. He’s now…
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A festive handmade soap perfect for gift giving How to make natural cinnamon soap with pure essential oils, cocoa butter, clay for natural color, a simple swirl decoration, and a dash of cinnamon spice for decoration Imagine soft holiday spices wafting in from the kitchen and Christmas tunes in the air. Just the thought puts a smile on my face,…
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Quick and simple homemade kahlua recipe How to make coffee liqueur using just a few basic ingredients including coffee, vanilla, & vodka. This homemade kahlua recipe takes about 15 minutes to make I love flavoured liqueurs and Baileys, Tia Maria and Kahlua are all among my favourites. The only thing I don’t like about these creamy, tipsy, girly drinks is…
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From farmhouse kitchen to shabby chic gardens Vintage sink planters don’t only look great, they’re also great for growing vegetables, flowers, and even creating mini-ponds. This piece includes tips on where to find them and how to plant them up. Video at the very bottom shows how to plant them with spring flowering bulbs A couple years ago I noticed…
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The public are calling out for a palm-oil boycott A palm oil boycott might seem a good thing but it could spell environmental disaster. Here’s how avoiding palm oil in soap making could cause deforestation Even if you’re across the pond you’ll have been hearing and seeing a lot about palm oil this week. My Facebook feed is full of…
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