You can plant bare root roses between November and May Winter gardening task: plant bare root roses. Use these tips to know what to expect when the roses arrive from the grower, how to plant them, and ways to postpone planting direct in the garden. Includes a full DIY video If you’re in the market for new rose bushes you’ll…
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Finding natural and inexpensive Soap Supplies Ideas for sourcing inexpensive and natural soap supplies including oils, beeswax, honey, herbs, and flowers from a rural soap maker Almost ten years ago I moved from a large city to a speck of an island in the Irish Sea. That first year on the Island I taught myself how to make cold-process…
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As the gradient changes, so does the fragrance How to make ombre candles that change in scent as they change with color. This is an all natural recipe using soy wax and essential oil fragrance. What if you could make a natural essential oil candle that changes fragrance and color as you burn it? It’s a lot easier to do…
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Make your own simple and natural Olive oil Soap Instructions for making a natural Castile soap recipe with the simplest of ingredients. Also includes tips on how to harden it up and cure olive oil soap faster. So many soap recipes call for four or more oils, lots of additives, and enough essential oil to bankrupt you. Fortunately, making pure…
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Use ribbons, lace, string, and green foliage to decorate handmade soap Eco-friendly soap packaging ideas for your own handmade gifts. All can be recreated simply and inexpensively using paper, string, lace, fabric, and other natural materials It’s the run-up to the holidays and you might be starting to think about presents. If you’re like me, there will be quite a…
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