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Use golden calendula flower petals to make natural yellow soap using the cold-process method. This calendula-infused oil soap recipe uses calendula petals infused in olive oil and a few other natural soap ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions for how to build a wood pallet potting bench. This is an inexpensive unit that you can stand at to do gardening jobs like sowing seeds and potting plants. The shelf underneath is also great for storing gardening materials. DIY video included #gardeningproject #pallet #palletproject
Grow a fall vegetable garden by sowing seeds for these 16 vegetables in July and August. Includes root veggies, salad greens, Asian greens, and information on sowing times, and long-day vs short-day veg #vegetablegarden #gardeningtips
How to grow rosemary in pots, indoors and out in the garden, and also share how to harvest and use rosemary for both cooking and medicinal purposes. Rosemary is an…
Tips on starting a vegetable garden from scratch including ideas for clearing land, mulching, compost, and amending the soil In my experience as an allotment secretary, most new gardeners tend…
Black plastic mulch can kill grass and weeds to make space for a vegetable garden. It’s an eco-friendly way to clear land without having to use herbicides. Once the excitement…
Make classic apple pie with a rich buttery crust and red-fleshed apples. The vibrant crimson color of the apples takes traditional apple pie to a whole other level I’ve made…