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There are many ways to make compost but this is the easiest way. All you need is a bin, a mixture of brown and green waste, and a little bit of time. The easiest way to make compost is by keeping it simple and using what you already have. Unfortunately, there are a lot of…
Instructions for making this zingy cold-process eucalyptus soap recipe. Eucalyptus essential oil is used to open airways and clear congestion which makes this a great soap for the cold and flu season. Eucalyptus essential oil isn’t for everyday but it’s your friend during cold and flu season. The smallest of sniffs will sent its minty-camphor…
Tips on how to grow organic garlic including varieties, planting direct and in modules, aftercare, harvesting, and storage. One of the easiest crops to grow in the organic garden is garlic. It’s hardy, suffers few pests, and in mid-summer will reward you with dozens of bulbs that can be dried out and used over the…
Make green tomato chutney with your unripened fruits. It can be served with cheese, bread, and other pickled vegetables or used as a marinade If you grow your own tomatoes, you know what it’s like to have a mountain of green fruit at the end of summer. This year I’m looking at an entire greenhouse…
How to make simple and natural beeswax furniture polish using just 2 ingredients. It’s easy to make and is a great addition to a natural and zero-waste home I’m on a mission to find more natural replacements for conventional household cleaners and a furniture polish would come in handy. The problem with many polishes is…
How to propagate Sedum spectabile from cuttings. This is the easiest way to to create new plants for free Propagating most succulents is easy but Sedum spectabile, also known as Hylotelephium spectabile, is probably the easiest of all. If you’re not familiar with it, you might know it by its common name of Ice Plant….
Passionate pumpkin grower shares clever tips on how to grow pumpkins the easy way. Includes ideas for choosing the right varieties, soil preparation, and pollination by Rachel Guy-Whittle Autumn holds a special place in my heart for a wealth of reasons, but if I’m really honest the big one is winter squash. Few things make…