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2 Ways to Ferment Fresh Herbs

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2 Ways to Ferment Fresh Herbs Fermented fresh herbs have an intensely fresh, tangy taste.  Fermenting locks in the flavour and gives them a tangy zing from the lactic acid of the ferment.  While ... Read More about 2 Ways to Ferment Fresh Herbs

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies that will satisfy the craving

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies That Satisfy the Craving

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I have a family member with a newly diagnosed wheat allergy.  And we are feeling the pain.  These gluten free chocolate chip cookies hit the spot.  Give them a try. The crunchy sweetness of cookies ... Read More about Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies That Satisfy the Craving

Even in zone 3 it’s possible to grow a substantial amount of your own food, especially if you plant the easiest vegetables to grow. The season is shorter. If you live in the mountains you might not get the heat units necessary for corn, squash, or pumpkin. But you can definitely get a harvest with these ten easy to grow vegetables.

10 of the Easiest Vegetables to Grow

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10 of the Easiest Vegetables to Grow, Even If You Live in Zone 3 Even in zone 3, it’s possible to grow a substantial amount of your own food, especially if you plant the easiest vegetables to grow.  ... Read More about 10 of the Easiest Vegetables to Grow

Citronella is an effective deterrent to biting insects like mosquitoes and sand flies. Citronella essential oil when used as a spray-on repellent was 98% effective immediately after application. When applied to the skin at 3% concentration citronella was nontoxic and effective at ranges up to 98%. The active compounds in citronella oil for repelling mosquitoes are camphor, eucalyptol, eugenol, linalool, citronellal and citral.

DIY Beeswax Citronella Candles

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Make DIY Beeswax Citronella Candles in Mason Jars and Keep the Blood Suckers at Bay The mosquitoes are out in full force.  But put down the DEET.  Citronella candles offer effective protection and ... Read More about DIY Beeswax Citronella Candles

This bug repellent spray protects against biting flies, mosquitoes, ticks, midges, and black flies. However, note that each essential oil chosen for this blend is not 100% effective for all insect pests. It’s the synergistic blend that covers you against blood sucking insects.

DIY Natural Bug Repellent Spray That Won’t Repel Your Friends

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This natural bug repellent spray is useful to protect against ticks, horse flies, mosquitoes, and gnats.  The strong scent of essential oils essential oils is a natural repellent that makes biting ... Read More about DIY Natural Bug Repellent Spray That Won’t Repel Your Friends

In honor of World Book Day I wanted to share with you the best DIY Books for the last 12 months. These are the books that stand out among the thousands of books that were published in 2016 and the first part of 2017. 5 are traditionally published books and 1 is self published. All speak to the do it yourself mindset. They offer inspiration, recipes, and practical tips to make the most of your handmade life.

The Best DIY Books of the Last 12 Months

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The Best DIY Books of the Last 12 Months In honour of World Book Day, I wanted to share with you the best DIY Books for the last 12 months.  These are the books that stand out among the thousands of ... Read More about The Best DIY Books of the Last 12 Months

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