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Baked Pear Oat Crumble-Gluten Free
Our pear tree is overflowing with juicy pears this year, and we couldn’t resist turning them into this delightful country-inspired oat crumble. This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a crunchy oat crumble topping. It’s a great option for those following a gluten-free diet, as we’ve used gluten-free oats and oat…
Easy DIY Rosemary Water for Hair Recipe
The fragrant herb rosemary isn’t just a culinary delight; it’s a hidden gem in natural hair care. Traced back to ancient Rome, rosemary water has long promoted healthy, luxurious hair. Modern research suggests its potential to stimulate the scalp, potentially encouraging hair growth, while its invigorating aroma can elevate your self-care experience. The best part?…
Kiss Dry Lips Goodbye: DIY Deeply Hydrating Lip Oil for Nighttime Repair
Dry, chapped lips are a struggle, especially during harsh weather conditions. While store-bought lip products like lip balms and lip glosses offer temporary relief, creating your DIY lip oil allows you to customize ingredients and ensure deep hydration for long-lasting results. This recipe focuses on two powerful carrier oils, castor oil and sweet almond oil, to create a deeply nourishing…
Homemade Natural Calendula Infused Oil for DIY Skincare
If you’re not in love with Calendula yet, you’re about to fall head over heels. Growing calendula (calendula officinalis) in our gardens has been so much fun over the years. Calendula has to be one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. It’s a great flowering herb for beginner gardeners to cultivate. Dried calendula flowers…
How to Make Goldenrod Infused Herbal Oil: A DIY Recipe
Autumn is the season of goldenrod (solidago), a final flowering herb of summer with bright yellow flowers and long, slender stalks. Their leaves hold a heavy herbal aroma cherished for their mood-uplifting qualities. Indigenous and nature-loving artists have long used goldenrod as a natural dye source. The bright flowers generate a shocking yellow color that…
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I grew up surrounded by gardeners. My father, his mother, and my pop-pop were prolific earth tenders who solicited butterflies and prompted magic from herbs. I was one of the first generations to benefit from gardens in schools, where I learned to make lavender wands and potato stew.
I also grew up surrounded by crafters. My mom, grandmother, best friends, and Girl Scout leaders instilled a deep love for the joy and satisfaction of making by hand. There is nothing that can compare to the human touch.
