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
Recipe and instructions for how to make lavender soap Homemade lavender soap recipe with shea butter & lavender essential oil. Includes tips on using lavender flowers, natural purple colorants, & light exfoliants Over the years I’ve created and shared recipes for various types of lavender soap. Some of them include a blend of essential oils, others have added exfoliants, flowers,…
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DIY food-growing projects for January through December 12 DIY kitchen garden ideas geared to give you a creative gardening activity for every month of the year. Whether you’re reading this in January or July, jump into the project of the month to discover a new way to grow your own food. No matter if you’re a veteran or a complete…
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Make stunning greenery centerpieces using found and foraged materials How to use a colander, foraged greenery, & extra decorations to make Christmas greenery centerpieces. A thrifty & clever project for a handmade Christmas. Watch the video further below for full DIY instructions About a week ago I was washing the dishes and noticed how the colander was sitting on the…
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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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