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Growing edible ground covers, such as claytonia Although this salad green is not well known, it is very tasty and grows well in cooler climates, making it a perfect addition to your fall, early spring or even a winter garden. It is also referred to as miner’s lettuce. The name …

20 Insanely Creative Ways To Rejuvenate Old Jeans How much do you spend on a pair of blue jeans?  You can spend anything from 10 up to well sky is the limit. I spend around $30-$40.  Jeans do last a long time if you look after them but they will be …

20 Creative Uses for Toothpaste  Toothpaste is one of those substances you have probably never thought of much. Its purpose is spelled out in its very name… it’s a paste to clean your teeth. In reality, though, the mild abrasive qualities and germ and odor fighters in the average toothpaste …

11 Crazy Home Remedies Using Onions That Really Work Nearly everyone has onions in their pantry. Onions can make or break the flavor of dinner or lunch. Yet, you might not realize that those onions you are sautéing also have impressive medicinal benefits. That’s right! Onions can be in your tomato …

How to Make a Plow Disc Cooker Simple and satisfying — if plow disc cooking had a motto, that would be it. This style of outdoor cooker proves that a first-rate meal really only requires a solid cooking surface, heat, and quality ingredients. Essentially a shallow wok, plow disc cookers …

Chicken Peri Peri Recipe Ingredients 1 kg Chicken 100 ml Extra Virgin olive oil 10 – 13 garlic cloves 5 ripe Serrano chillies 10- 12 African devil red chillies 3 Bay leaves 1 tsp smoked paprika Sea salt as required 1 lemon juice Parsley 3-4 charcoal chunks 1 tbsp oil …

Getting Over Gout: 11 Herbal and Natural Remedies There is nothing good about gout. Essentially a short-term form of arthritis, gout is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood stream. If not properly eliminated, this acid can form needle-like urate crystals that collect in joints and soft tissues …

14 Plants that Naturally Repel Fleas and Other Insects Are you sick of dealing with fleas and insects? Unfortunately, your pets can gather fleas in all seasons, including winter. Insect and flea problems exist year-round, and it’s a frustrating problem to have. Plants are a powerful way to repel fleas …

How to Make a Wood Fired Hot Tub for Less than $300 Hot tubs are pricey, but they can make your body feel amazing. After a long day working outside in the garden or tending to animals, your body might feel like it was hit by a truck. Unfortunately, most …

Super Salt! Over 50 Ways To Use Salt Until recently, like most people, I never gave much thought to ordinary table salt. A sprinkle across my eggs in the morning, a dash on this dish or that. That was before a friend of mine showed me a few uses for …

Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to spruce up your garden with some easy DIY projects. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these projects are fun, simple, and will help you make the most of your outdoor space.

15 Clever and Surprising Uses for Garlic When you think of garlic, you probably picture dicing and sautéing the aromatic cloves. Maybe the aroma comes back to you and makes your stomach rumble. Or perhaps you imagine wearing a garlic necklace to repel vampires. Lucky for you, your necklace will …