Homegrown tomatoes from seed to bountiful harvest The first piece on growing tomatoes from seed. Covers where to get ... Read More about Growing Tomatoes from Seed: Sowing times, compost, and instructions
I'm Tanya, organic gardener, soap maker, beekeeper, and green living enthusiast.
Here on Lovely Greens you'll find fresh ideas for growing useful plants and creatively using them in the home. It could be growing flowers for handmade soap, vegetables for homemade meals, or herbs for health. I also share how you can connect with others, whether it's by growing in an allotment garden, sharing the harvest, or organizing a seed swap.
Find inspiration by browsing through the menu above or the ideas below. I also invite you to subscribe to my weekly newsletter
Latest Gardening Ideas
Budget Gardening Idea: Create Wood Chip Garden Paths
A solution for keeping weeds down between garden beds Permanent garden paths reduce weeding and mowing time -- they can also ... Read More about Budget Gardening Idea: Create Wood Chip Garden Paths
How to use the Marie Kondo Method in the Garden
Six steps to organizing the garden + an extra step to making sure you stay clutter-free How to use the Marie Kondo method in ... Read More about How to use the Marie Kondo Method in the Garden
Latest Soap & Beauty recipes
Valentine’s Day Soap Recipe with Heart Chakra Essential Oils
Healing Heart Natural Soap Recipe Make natural soap with French pink clay and beautifully scented essential oils that help ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Soap Recipe with Heart Chakra Essential Oils
Simple Lavender Soap Recipe + how to customize it
Recipe and instructions for how to make lavender soap Homemade lavender soap recipe with shea butter & lavender ... Read More about Simple Lavender Soap Recipe + how to customize it
All Natural Cinnamon Soap Recipe + Instructions
A festive handmade soap perfect for gift giving How to make natural cinnamon soap with pure essential oils, cocoa butter, ... Read More about All Natural Cinnamon Soap Recipe + Instructions
Trending Ideas
Vanilla & Cocoa Butter Lip Balm Recipe
Creamy and smooth with sweet chocolately flavor This is probably one of the best lip balm recipes I've created. Incredibly ... Read More about Vanilla & Cocoa Butter Lip Balm Recipe
15 Mistakes that Beginner Gardeners make
Up to 90% of new gardeners give up because of these mistakes Allotment Secretary (Community garden organizer) shares ways ... Read More about 15 Mistakes that Beginner Gardeners make
Natural Soap Making for Beginners: Ingredients
Learn how to make Natural Soap Natural Soap Making for Beginners series. Part 1 of 4: how to make natural soap using ... Read More about Natural Soap Making for Beginners: Ingredients
