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
I'm Tanya, organic gardener, soap maker, beekeeper, and green living enthusiast.
On Lovely Greens you'll find fresh ideas for growing useful plants and creatively using them in the home. Growing flowers for handmade soap, vegetables for homemade meals, or herbs for health. You'll find plenty of gardening DIY projects here too.
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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
Fully Customizable Bath Bomb Recipe + DIY Instructions
Use this customizable bath bomb recipe with your choice of flower petals, herbs, colorants, oils, and fragrance. Also ... Read More about Fully Customizable Bath Bomb Recipe + DIY Instructions
Getting started with Beekeeping: tips for the beginner beekeeper
Advice on getting started with keeping honeybees by Linda Tillman of 'Linda's Bees'. Includes tips on hive location, ... Read More about Getting started with Beekeeping: tips for the beginner beekeeper
50+ Flowers and Trees to grow in a Bee Friendly Garden
Attracting bees and pollinators to your garden is as simple as planting the right flowers, shrubs, and trees. This list ... Read More about 50+ Flowers and Trees to grow in a Bee Friendly Garden
How to make Liquid Hand Soap from Scratch
Recipe and instructions for how to make liquid hand soap using olive oil and coconut oil. Makes over two quarts of natural ... Read More about How to make Liquid Hand Soap from Scratch
