Survival Knot Series – Part 2 – Sheet Bend
Welcome to part 2 of our Survival Knots series. In part 2, we cover the sheet bend knot and double sheet bend knot. I trust that you have practiced the knots discussed in part 1….
7 Top Tips For Tomato Growing
Here are some top tips for successful tomato growing. Tomatoes are a versatile food, rich in vitamins and nutrients. These properties are enhanced even further if you grow them yourself following organic methods. Tomatoes are…
How To Make Kombucha Tea
Kombucha is an ancient, traditional fermented drink rich in probiotics and antioxidants. Traditionally it is made from black tea and sugar, but you can substitute green tea for black tea. Kombucha tea has been a…
4 Tips For Choosing a Beekeepers Suit
A beekeepers suit is part of the essential gear for a beekeeper, whether you are a beginner beekeeper or a seasoned veteran! Your beekeeper suit does not need to make a fashion statement, but it…
5 Must Have Items For Beekeeping
These 5 must have items for beekeeping are the basic gear that you need to set up a hive and maintain your colony safely, while reaping the benefits of the bees pollinating your vegetable garden…
The Wonders Of The Mullein Plant And How To Grow it
Learning how to grow Mullein is quite straightforward. As it is not a fussy plant from a soil perspective, Mullein grows so very well that some people might consider it a garden weed or pest, as it produces huge quantities of seeds that propagate easily.
Mullein – Medicinal Herb
Mullein has been used for thousands of years for herbal medicine. Records from as far back as 2000 years report on its use for pulmonary conditions. The mullein plant (Verbascum) is a biennial plant, which…
How To Make Kefir Yoghurt
Making kefir yoghurt requires a little more work than making cream cheese from your kefir. The process, however, is not difficult at all, and you will be very happy with the results! You will get great…
How To Make Kefir Cream Cheese
Making kefir cream cheese is dead easy! I have laid out the process is a few easy, simple to follow steps to help you produce your own versatile, healthier, pro-biotic cream cheese. What You Will…
How To Make Plantain Salve
Plantain is a medicinal plant with many uses and making a plantain salve for external application is one of the best ways to prepare it for daily use. To find out more about Plantain and…
Survival Knot Series – Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of our Survival Knot series. The art of tying knots can be a daunting task, one of the reasons being the sheer amount of information out there and how to know…
Plantain – Weed or Miracle Plant?
Although Plantain is considered by many to be a perennial weed, it has many beneficial properties and should be kept on hand in every household. This beneficial plant is also known as Plantago or Common…