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When you keep backyard chickens, you often have many eggshells. Have you ever wondered what to do with all those shells besides throwing them away? This post shares many different ways to use eggshells around your home.
Eggshells can be used …
Learning how to grow asparagus is definitely worth the trouble as the delicious spears will provide a harvest for many years to come. Asparagus is a perennial so if you plant it once it will return every year.
But asparagus …
I love for my home to smell like the holidays. But sometimes I forget to start my diffuser or don’t want to light a candle. Especially in the bathrooms, I prefer something a bit more passive. I don’t want to …
Every year when we decorate our Christmas tree, I’ve noticed that the homemade ornaments are the first ones everyone pulls out to hang on the tree. We often have an assortment of purchased ornaments that, while pretty, remain in the …
Adding bath salts to your tub can seem like a real indulgence. But did you know there are many health benefits to bath salts too? Learn how to make your own homemade relaxing bath salts and the benefits you can …
Heuchera, more commonly known as coral bells are an easy perennial to grow in your landscape or in containers. There are so many varieties and they come in a wide range of colors.
Coral bells are usually grown as foliage …
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Hey there! I’m Julie B. I want to help you learn to be a bit more self-sufficient, no matter where you live. From growing your own food to DIY projects for yourself or others, I’m here to help you learn a few new skills. I’ll show you how to raise chickens in your backyard or grow a small container garden. Even if you live in the city, you can grow a few herbs or make your own lip balm. Let’s cultivate a good life…wherever we live.