Do you want a raised garden bed but not pay the hefty price that comes with buying one? I have 6 amazing FREE raised garden bed ideas to share with you. Raised garden beds make gardening easier to maintain and are aesthetically pleasing. In addition to ease of maintenance, you can build them anywhere and… [read more]
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DIY Natural Flea Repellent For Dogs-Why You Need This
If you currently have dogs, I am willing to bet that you’ve had to deal with fleas before. Not only are the commercial treatments for dogs toxic, but they are also extremely expensive. By making your own DIY Natural Flea Repellent you can protect your dog and your wallet. Here is where I state my disclaimer;… [read more]
How to Plant A Seed Garden-A Garden Everyone Should Grow
You may be scratching your head right now from reading the title. You’ve heard of growing many things, but seeds? As odd as it may sound, I believe everyone should grow a seed garden. What Is a Seed Garden? Good question. To tell you the truth, if you google ‘Seed Garden’ I doubt you will… [read more]
DIY Cranberry Floating Candle That Is Eco-Friendly
I will share how to make beautiful cranberry floating candles that are eco-friendly. One of the things we love about the seasons is the scents. However, when your favorite holiday scents are filled with toxic chemicals, it just doesn’t make sense to use them. But don’t worry, you won’t have to go without. Synthetic fragrances and… [read more]
5 Amazing Chicken Gift Ideas + BONUS Project
If you love your feathered friends as much as I do, you’ll want to add them to your gift list this season. So what is the perfect gift to get your poultry pets? From hand-made to store-bought, we have 5 Amazing Chicken Gift Ideas for every budget. These unique chicken gifts are sure to make… [read more]
10 Child Friendly Herbs And Essentials to Have While Traveling
When we went to Arizona last fall, we drove over 4,000 miles in 8 days. As a Family Herbalist, you would think that I would have been ready for anything that came up, right? Hmmm…maybe. When my son got sick due to over-indulgence from rich, greasy foods, I had a severe case of the mama… [read more]
How to Make Astragalus Tincture
Astragalus is a Chinese legume, often used in culinary medicine in healing soups or other nourishing foods. It is an adaptogen, which means that it helps the body return to normal function, especially during times of stress. It is safe for most situations, even with long term use as there are no known contradications. It… [read more]
25 DIY Beard Oil Recipes That Are Easy to Make
Got a mountain man with a full beard and/or mustache? Try this beard oil to soften and tame the hair that can so often be unruly. Google “beard oil” and you are sure to get 1,000,000 different recipes. Each one is unique and has a different variety of oils used in it to obtain different… [read more]
Hatching a Clutch of Eggs using an Incubator
Hatching a clutch, or group, of eggs can easily be done under a broody hen. She will rotate the eggs, keep them at the right temperature and take care of the chicks when they hatch. All without any interference from you. Of course, you will need a rooster to do this, as the eggs need… [read more]