Spring is here, and a great way to celebrate the season is by making lilac flower-infused honey. Yes, lilacs are edible flowers (Syringa vulgaris) and safe for humans to consume, as they are part of the olive family Oleaceae. Infusing spring blossoms into honey captures their aroma and preserves their compelling sweetness long after the…
Springtime means an abundance of eggs here on the farm. One way we enjoy having fun with eggs is when we make Huevos Hamanidos, or slow-cooked eggs. I hope you will explore that simple and delicious recipe that puts leftover onion skins to use, creating onion flavor-infused eggs that are tasty and gorgeous. However, our…
Seasonal changes bring temperature fluctuations, which can negatively affect our hair health. Using heat tools too often, over-washing, and indoor heating can damage, create excess frizz, fade colored hair, or cause dry hair or dry scalp irritation. Fortunately, you don’t need to run out and buy another beauty product or pay for an expensive hair…
A Free Peter Rabbit Seed Packets Printable is a simple and fun way to welcome the new season with a touch of whimsy. Beatrix Potter’s A Tale of Peter Rabbit is one of our favorite springtime reads. The story is set in the English countryside, and among the quaint charm of Mr. Mcgregor’s garden, this story…
Summer flowers are meant to be shared, so don’t let not having the right vase deter you from spreading joy! With a little creativity and simple supplies from your recycling bin, you can craft a rustic country vase in less than five minutes. Then, simply add your favorite cut flowers from your garden for a…
Spring has arrived and it’s time to keep an eye out for all the beautiful flowers to forage, including the common dandelion! Dandelions (taraxacum officinale) have yellow flower petals that are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Although the whole plant can be consumed, this dandelion jelly recipe uses just the dandelion flower heads. Sarah Barron…
No matter where you are in your natural living journey, listening to podcasts is a great way to gain knowledge, expand your skills, and get to know the experts in the field. Natural living covers a wide range of topics, including slow living, minimalism, sustainability, mindfulness, mental health, and even homesteading skills such as cooking…
Grow a beautiful garden this year, and keep track of everything that helps to make a garden thrive. Whether you’re an experienced or a beginner gardener, you will find everything you need among these pages to imagine, plan, and tend the garden of your dreams with our new garden planner! A Garden Planner As Time…
This article shares the best rosemary companion plants to include in your garden and ten antagonist plants to avoid. Rosemary is a unique and woody herb that is a helpful addition to any garden. Well-known for its culinary purposes, such as added flavor for bread, biscuits, and meat rubs, rosemary is a robust natural pest…
You may wonder, what is the difference between slow and simple living? Aren’t they the same thing? For a long time, I thought slow living and simple livening equated to the same lifestyle. As I dug deeper into the trends, I discovered that they share a lot of commonalities while retaining a few key differences….