How To Keep Your Fruit And Veggies Fresh Did you know you can freeze items such as; bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, onions, eggplant, mushrooms, strawberries, blueberries, bananas… and the list goes on! Just make sure you blanch them in hot water before sticking them in below freezing temperatures. Blanching neutralizes bacteria …
Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Sexy Tea What is herbal tea? Herbal tea isn’t really made from tea—which is a specific kind of plant. The French use the word ti-sane, herbal tea is really just an infusion of leaves, seeds, roots or bark, extracted in hot water. In drinking a well-steeped herbal tea, we get all the plant’s …
20 Seed Starting Tips Starting seeds is not complicated or difficult, if you understand the process. The basic ingredients are a proper growing medium, containers, light, warmth, water and attention. Protect against plant disease by thoroughly cleaning all used containers: Wash them in hot, soapy water, and rinse with a dilute solution of household bleach …
Adaptogenic Herbs For Stress Relief With Smoothie Recipe The best way to treat stress over the long term is to identify the root causes of it, and see if your lifestyle can be changed to reduce it. People can also try meditation, yoga, controlled breathing, tai chi or exercise to help cope with stress. There are …
Ultimate Pallet Furniture Collection: 58 Unique Ideas Wood pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms for shipping and storing larger items (among other things). Recently, however, wooden pallets have become much more than a once-and-done packaging piece. They’ve become a useful resource in home décor and design. Any warehouse around the area you live …
