I love fresh flowers from the garden. They don't cost as much as store-bought and are so easy to throw into an arrangement whenever the mood strikes. Unfortunately, a lot of people only get fresh-cut flowers from their garden once or twice a year. That's because they plant everything all at once and only have … Continue reading How to Have Cut Flowers all Summer Long
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How to Make Amazing Dandelion Salve & Eye Cream
I started off making salves by one day just diving right in and making a dandelion salve. Which means that I had to pick a bunch of dandelions, dry them out, soak them in oil, and THEN put the salve together. Not the best place to start if you want to dip your toes into … Continue reading How to Make Amazing Dandelion Salve & Eye Cream
The Perfect Garden for Those Small – or Imaginary – Yards
There's nothing like fresh vegetables from the garden. They taste so much better than those found in stores and are only a few feet away to consume. I love the summer months where I head out into my garden to grab a couple of leaves of lettuce for a salad or pluck a cucumber from … Continue reading The Perfect Garden for Those Small – or Imaginary – Yards
Make your Kitchen like a Chefs: Fresh Herbs
My top herbs in my kitchen: chives; parsley; dill; rosemary; thyme; sage; and mint. Fresh herbs don’t need to be just for the chefs of the rich or the summer months. You can easily have fresh herbs in your home all year long! They’re easy to maintain and ups your cooking game, making it so … Continue reading Make your Kitchen like a Chefs: Fresh Herbs
The Top Chores for Outdoor Spring Cleaning
Spring is well on it's way. Well, for most people. Third winter is coming for Winnipeg, but that's nothing new. Spring has different timings all over the world; some, are complaining about the 'chilly' days and rain, while others are still getting snow. No matter when your spring starts, you can be sure that these tips … Continue reading The Top Chores for Outdoor Spring Cleaning