Natural Home

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Which means it’s the perfect time of year to make ice luminaries. When the temperature drops below freezing, you get the perfect conditions to …

I don’t know about you, but I love the look of greens tucked around my home for the holidays. Nothing says Christmas more than pine boughs and sprigs of holly. …

We all remember making pine cone bird feeders as kids, whether it was at home or school. But did you know these easy and inexpensive feeders are actually an excellent …

Pumpkins and chrysanthemums: they go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s hard to think of a more quintessential fall pairing. This quick and easy fall DIY looks great on …

Gourds are a staple when it comes to decorating for autumn. Along with pumpkins, chrysanthemums, and bejeweled ears of Indian corn, gourds are a sure sign of fall. But did …

The world’s plastic problem can sometimes seem too big to tackle. In order to do so, it will require governments, big business and individuals to all do their parts. The …

Dried flowers hold a timeless charm, preserving the beauty of blossoms long after their natural season has passed. Whether you’re looking to capture the essence of a special bouquet, extend …

Garden arches are beguiling structures. Curving over the pathway, from one bed to another, they create these wonderful lush green tunnels to transport you through the rows. Passing under the …

When flowers begin to come up from the ground it can only mean one thing, that spring is finally on the way. Time to put the cold and snow of …

Once in your lifetime, you should find the time to build a beautiful cob oven in your backyard. If you can’t find time, then you’ll have to “make time”, because …

Saving seeds from your own garden is a valuable skill that every gardener can easily acquire and learn, even in their first growing season. Storing them, however, is a slightly …

With inflation and rising energy costs, Christmas can feel like a daunting expense at an already costly time of year. Granted, it’s often unnecessary as celebrating the holiday doesn’t need …

There is something wonderfully charming about old terracotta pots. The mineral stains and verdant green algae creeping along their sides suggest they’ve been in use since Beatrix Potter was writing …

I’m of the mind that there are few landscaping problems that more plants can’t solve. Need privacy, better drainage, weed displacement, or to cover up an ugly view? Well, there’s …

Water and air are essential to all life on earth. The cleaner they are, the healthier and happier we’ll be. That’s something we can all agree on. While we may …

Polytunnel, hoop house, row cover – whatever you want to call it, they’re dead useful in the garden. There are plenty of benefits to be gained by adding a polytunnel …

Are you tired of planning your garden on paper, only to find it’s a bit more difficult to transfer those neat lines and groups of veggies to the soil? This …

There’s something uniquely special about trees. Trees give us cool shade in summertime and spectacular color in fall. They help take the dullness out of the winter landscape and are …

Keeping your house warm without electricity is a toasty topic that people are searching heatedly nowadays, for good reasons too. Winter is the time of year when temperatures dip down …

The act of decorating your home for the holidays, particularly your front door, has been around since time began. Or at least for several hundred years prior to today. If …

The kitchen is a great place to start if you’re looking for ways to cut the amount of waste your household produces. You already know what to do with all …

Caring for a compost pile is much like tending a garden. We feed it, we water it, we give it good airflow. And in return, we get to see the …

Because chickens have a narrow intestinal tract, they like to eat often but in small portions. This means that chickens are almost always hungry and food obsessed. Keep them well-fed …

I’m not typically one to tackle DIY projects. Anything that requires a power tool is largely out of my wheelhouse. That was until I found pictures online of a glass …