Aromatherapy is a popular way of naturally treating various ailments, illnesses and mental health concerns. If you are unfamiliar with the use of oils, it can be an intimidating subject. This is a brief primer on what aromatherapy is and ...
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How To Find Alternatives To Goose Down In The Wild
The breast feathers of a goose have a unique capability. Geese often spend their time in waters just above freezing. Their ability to maintain their warmth is to a large degree based on the thick layer of fat that surrounds ...
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Viburnums are attractive, large, shrubby plants that grow in woodlands, and they have a rich history of medical use. Let’s take a look at two of the most common viburnums and discover how they are used for healing. Cramp Bark ...
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A garden is one of the most important aspects of a self-reliant lifestyle. They provide a means of growing your own food and gardening itself is a very rewarding activity. However, some people aren’t blessed with a green thumb and ...
Read More »10 Air-Cleaning, ‘Astronaut-Tested’ Indoor Plants For Your Home
We all know trees clean the air we breathe. Trees work hard to keep the outside air clean — but what about the air inside our houses? NASA has done multiple studies since the 1980s about how to improve or ...
Read More »Gardening In A ‘Bottle:’ 8 Edible Plants You Can Grow In An Indoor Terrarium
Were you one of those people who loved looking at ships in bottles? Did you ever wonder how the ships got in there? Now, imagine having a miniature garden in a bottle, or more likely an aquarium. You can still ...
Read More »The Many Benefits Of Gardening You’ve Never Considered
Horticulture – that is, the art and science of growing plants — has long been employed as a means of enhancing a person’s physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The therapeutic effect of gardening has always been obvious to those engaged ...
Read More »8 Garden Staples You Should Start Indoors Before Spring
If you happen to live in one of the cooler growing zones, you know that you have to make the most of the growing season while you can. Getting seeds started indoors is one way to ensure that certain vegetables ...
Read More »20 Common Wild Plants You Can Eat For Survival
Plenty of people believe that when things fall apart, they can just go into the wild, living off the land. While such a life has a lot of appeal to it, I’m also enough of a realist to understand how ...
Read More »12 All-Natural Steps To A Mosquito-Free Summer
The onslaught of mosquitoes can drive you from a relaxing time in your yard or even can make enjoying the warmer weather unbearable. While they are quite effective in keeping the pesky bloodsuckers away, the toxic chemicals found in commercial ...
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