Articles written by Rachel Tsoumbakos
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How to Save the Seed From Lettuce Plants
Seed saving is an old art form that is coming back into fashion with the fears of a recession hitting. Learn how to save money while growing your own food
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How To Save The Seed From Tomatoes
Seed saving is a dying art form that can be very easily learned. Learn here how to save the seed from the humble tomato plant.
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How to Save Vegetable Seeds
Learning how to save your own vegetable seeds can be very rewarding. It a great way to save money, as well as producing plants that are perfectly suited to your climate.
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Why is Honey Considered a Preservative?
Honey can be used as an alternative to preservatives, but how does it work and why? This article will make it clearer to those who prefer to use natural preservatives
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5 Ways to Reuse a Plastic Milk Container
While plastic milk containers can be recycled, there are so many other uses you can put them to. Here are just a few to get you started.
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Why is Salt Used as a Preservative?
Many people use salt as a preservative without knowing how it works. This article explains why, so that you can have a better understanding of the preserving process
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Natural Beauty Preservatives
Many beauty products these days contain preservatives. How can we avoid these chemicals? And what are the natural alternatives?
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How To Make Chocolate Massage Bars
If you are looking for something special to make for your loved one - then give this natural product a go.
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How to Make Bath Mush
This homemade bath product is a bit like bath salts, a bit like bath lotion and a bit like a body scrub. It smells divine and is great for your skin.
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5 Veggies with Which to Start an Organic Garden
So, you want to start your own vegetable garden, using the organic method. Some plants respond very well, others do not. These top five are the easiest of the lot.
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How to Make Your Own Body Lotion Bars
Making preservative-free moisturiser can be very tricky. This lotion bar is extremely easy to make and will last a lot longer than homemade moisturisers.
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How to Save Water - Simple Household Steps
These techniques may be unusual - but every drop counts. So get on out there and start saving some water.
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Honey and Oatmeal Bath Bombs
Cleopatra reportably bathed in milk. These decadent bath bombs are guaranteed to make you feel as special as this ancient queen.
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How to Make DIY Foaming Bath Melts
Many people love to use Bath Bombs in the bath. How about something different? These gently foaming bath melts are just the thing.
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Homemade Bath Salts
Salt has been used traditionally for many years in bathing. Here is an interesting twist to an old favourite.
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Homemade Bath Teabags
Here is a novel atternative to bath bombs for the bath. These all natural tea bags are fun and easy to make.
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How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
Everyone loves to use Bath Bombs - but how are they made? Well, actually the answer is that they are very easy to make. This article will show you how.
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Homemade Chocolate Lip Gloss
Many beauty products can be made easily at home. This homemade lip gloss is made from all natural ingredients - and it tastes great too!
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Create An Archaeological Garden
Boys everywhere are always looking for an excuse to get dirty. Fulfill their dreams, as well as spark their vivid imaginations, with this special garden.
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5 Reasons for Suburban Chickens
So many people seem to think keeping chickens in backyards is hard work. Well, it's not. Here are 5 reasons why you should go out today and buy some feathered friends.
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Fairy Gardens For Little Girls
Every little girl seems to have a fascination for fairies. By creating a fairy garden, you can nurture their imagination as well as getting them interested in gardening.
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Natural Wood Cleaner
A home full of natural woodwork may be warm and enticing, but it can be a nightmare to clean. This quick to make and all natural product will make cleaning a breeze.
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Detering Snails in Organic Gardens
The Preventative Methods for pest control are for those gardeners who like organic snail and slug control to keep snails and slugs out of their precious gardens.
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Killing Snails in Organic Gardens
How can you kill snails and slugs without killing your garden, wildlife and the environment? The methods below can be gruesome, but effective.
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