Upcycled T-Shirt Garden Tote Bag
You know those times when you head out into the garden to pick a few things and you end up having more than you can handle? Isn’t it great to have that “problem”? All you need is a pair of scissors and...
View ArticlePucker Up! Make Your Own All-Natural Lip Gloss
Lip gloss was developed in the 1930s for actresses starring in black and white films. Our friend Georgia Pellegrini shows us how. Lip Gloss Ingredients 2 teaspoons pure, filtered, unbleached cosmetic...
View ArticleTurn Eggshells into Vases with this Easy Craft Project
Don’t throw out those eggshells! If you’re not going to compost or use them in the garden, save the eggshells for this fun craft project. Georgia Pellegrini shows us how to turn this would-be trash...
View ArticleDIY Succulent Wedding Favor
Your wedding day is sure to be memorable no matter what, but it’s nice to leave your guests with something that reminds them of the occasion. Forget the koozies and cookies, and give them something...
View ArticleTools for Sustainable Gardening
Whether you’re new to gardening or you’ve been at it for a while, the right tools make all the difference. You want to make sure you’re using the right tool for each task, and you want tools that are...
View ArticleNext Generation Farmer: Raising White Dorper Sheep
These aren’t your plain-Jane, run-of-the-mill sheep. They are white Dorper, an early 20th-century South African breed prized for its meat rather than its hair. (And yes- I did mean to say hair!)...
View ArticleManure and other Winter Thoughts
January is an introspective month for me. I look inward and take solace in the quiet, winter landscape. I try to redirect the urge to jump up to getting things done and sitting in silence. It’s as...
View ArticleThanks To Global Lockdown, Our Earth Is Healing
7 ways the planet is healing, thanks to global lockdown From air pollution levels plummeting to the canals in Venice clearing up BY LISA WALDEN | Country Living UK While the global population...
View ArticleHomemade Cleaning Solutions
Green cleaning or eco-cleaning has become a big business as homeowners gravitate toward more planet-friendly lifestyles. Eco-cleaning companies are popping up everywhere and there are a plethora of low...
View ArticleSowing a Wildflower Meadow Garden
There are an astonishing number of wildflower species that grow across this country. Every region seems to have a favorite, like the bluebonnets of Texas or California poppies. Many wildflowers are...
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