I don’t like insects outdoors, and I REALLY hate them indoors. We used to use chemical sprays, especially against ants and cockroaches (and let’s face it, those traps just don’t cut it, plus there’s always a chance a stray kid or cat will get involved with it.) With children and pets, however, those sprays are…
4th Of July is almost here…and you’re probably looking for all-natural, organic solutions to cookout staples! It’s really easy to slip during this patriotic holiday, but this article will keep you on track. This is a collection of over 50 recipes for desserts, fruit salads, appetizers, and snacks that you can alter with all-natural, organic…
It’s summer…and it’s buggy. This time of year, the heat and humidity are bad enough, and I break out my go-to essential oils to repel insects when we’re outside. (This article is based on my new book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. Grab it on Amazon here!) I have another…
Looking at an empty bag of sugar, but eyeing a bottle of honey and wondering, “how can I substitute honey for sugar?” In this article, I’m going to show you how substituting honey for sugar is really easy, and how to make sure the honey to sugar conversion OR the sugar to honey conversion doesn’t effect the…
If your organic garden has been invaded by wasps, chances are you’re probably wondering how to get rid of wasps naturally. While they make great pollinators, unfortunately, if wasps have decided you’re invading their territory, you might be getting stung – which can put a damper on any fun garden activities very quickly. Similarly, wasp…
Quite frequently, I get messages from readers asking “What vaccines do my chickens need?” In this article, we’re going to cover what vaccines are available for your flock. (This article was reviewed for veterinary accuracy by a licensed veterinarian on June 3, 2017.) Before we get started, let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m…
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