Category: Gardening tips

DIY Cold Frames (mini-greenhouse)

DIY Cold Frames (mini-greenhouse) Essentially, a cold frame is a miniature greenhouse–a bottomless box with a clear lid that captures sunlight, insulates plants and warms the soil. You can grow or start most anything in a cold frame, but they’re especially useful for early spring vegetables like: Broccoli Fingerling carrots Lettuce Peppers Radishes Spinach Tomatoes …

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46 Genius Pallet Building Ideas

46 Genius Pallet Building Ideas   Here we have 46 genius pallet building ideas all in one round-up over at removeandreplace com. They have gathered some AMAZING pallet ideas for recycling – From beds, to dog houses, to wooden chairs, to gardens, there are 46 ides to feast your eyes on and have a go yourself! Just …

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190+ Seasoning & Spice Mix Recipes & Blends

190+ Seasoning & Spice Mix Recipes & Blends Did you know that many store bought herb and spice blends can be very expensive, and a lot of them contain additives, anti-caking agents or MSG. That for me was enough to hunt down the best homemade spice and seasoning recipes and blends. The use of homemade …

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Making Homemade Luffa Soap

Making Homemade Luffa Soap So, yesterday’s post was all about growing your own luffas, and today we share an awesome article on how to make your own luffa soap! Loofah sponges are a wonderful way to lather soap and use on the skin to gently exfoliate and remove the surface layer of dead skin cells. Afterward, …

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10 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

10 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables We know that eating fresh produce is essential to good health.  Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, which help protect the body from disease, boost the immune system and fight harmful bacteria. Children need to eat every three to four hours: three meals, …

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