May 2013

Hugelkultur: German-style Raised Garden Beds

Hugelkultur is German for “Raised Garden Beds” or “Hill Culture” and it’s essentially about making raised garden beds using wood logs as a base.

Using and Preserving In-Season Strawberries

These fresh strawberry recipes will help you use up your fresh berries and also preserve some of your in-season bounty so you can enjoy them all year long.

How to Kill and Control Weeds Naturally

Homemade weed killer is just one way to control the weeds this year. Read this article and learn how to suppress weeds and limit their growth naturally.

A Simple and Effective Homemade Dusting Spray

This homemade dusting spray is a natural alternative to the expensive, chemical-filled commercial sprays. It works great, saves money, and is natural!

Do It Yourself Projects to do With Children

These projects to do with kids enable you to involve children in the process of learning to do more things themselves and exercise their creativity.

How to Protect Your Plants From Frost

Learn how to protect from frost so you can keep your plants strong and healthy in both the early and late frost seasons, helping ensure maximum harvest.

Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies for Beginners

This list of medicinal plants and the herbal remedies I make with them help me avoid costly medical bills and keep my family healthy in natural ways.

How a Clean Kitchen Saves Your Family Money

Learn how to clean your kitchen and why keeping it clean saves you money. Oh, and did we mention that we can show you how to clean your entire home naturally?

Soil Moisture: How to Deal with Excess and Lack

Soil moisture for your plants and garden can easily get out of whack. Let’s take a look at a few ways to control both excess moisture and a lack thereof.

Seven Do It Yourself Myths Busted

DIY projects are surrounded by many common myths. Let’s take a look at some of the common myths about the DIY lifestyle and bust them all with the truth.

Biochar: Adding Nutrients To Your Soil Naturally

Biochar is but one way of adding nutrients to soil. Never heard of biochar? That makes sense because it is an ancient art of adding nutrients to soil.

Why DIY? Reasons to Invest in the DIY Lifestyle

Why DIY? There are many reasons to Invest in the DIY Lifestyle, you just have to think through the benefits that come along with doing more things for yourself!