DIY: How to Make Your Own Tinctures from Herbs at Home
Many people who take an active role in their own health and well being also tend towards naturally sourced nutritional supplements and remedies for minor ailments, such as taking a cup of chamomile tea to alleviate insomnia, or a peppermint infusion to soothe an upset stomach. In addition to serving as drinkable herbal delights, tinctures […]
How to Make Healthy Flavored Water at Home
Summer is upon us and hot, super-sunny days are abundant. Between hiking, biking, running around, and those lazy days at a park, it is important to stay hydrated. And honestly, sometimes plain old water just doesn’t cut it. Fruit infused waters seem to be the trick! Infused waters are easy to make, nutritious, and refreshing. […]
Eco-Friendly DIY Fertilizers
Try these easy, green alternatives to chemical fertilizers that will nourish your garden Feed your garden with one of these six earth-friendly options. Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds are a thrifty source of nitrogen as well as smaller percentages of potassium and phosphorus (in that order). And the best part…slugs hate coffee. Sprinkle some around their […]
Make Your Own Energy Bars
Pro-Bar founder Art Eggertsen’s recipe for a protein-rich calorie grenade. With dates, maple syrup, and Grand Marnier, you can’t go wrong. 1 ½ lbs chopped dates3 tbsp maple syrup1 tsp vanilla2 tsp fresh orange zest or Grand Marnier, or ¼ tsp orange extract½ tsp sea salt¼ tsp allspice1 tsp cardamom½ c dried currants or other […]
Building a Covered Greenhouse Garden
If your garden is subject to a lot of wind activity, try building an above-ground covered garden. Building a little green house to protect your vegetabeles from the wind and to elevate the temperature during the colder days. This should also help with the “year round” gardening. Start out with 2x12s at 8 feet […]
All-Natural Air Fresheners
A fun, DIY recipe for making all natural air fresheners that look as great as they smell has been making it’s way around the internet today. If you’re a fan of natural fragrances we highly recommend you take a look at the post. While some manufacturers have published data concerning the environmental impact of their […]