Baby Powder or talcum powder, is a commonly purchased item for those new mums. It helps absorb moisture and keep little bottoms fresh and dry. No more nappy rash. Or at least, that's what I used to use it for when I had little nappy-bottoms in the house. I also used talcum powder for my…
Continue reading ➞ Lavender Body Talc (Baby Powder)
A short introduction to a sustainable backyard tour.
If you've read my blog before, you'll know I looove coffee. So, to pay penance for my addiction which creates all these tough coffee pouches that are designated to end up in landfill, I try upcycling them into more useful items. So far, I've lined an entire fireplace wood basket with coffee sacks. It's in…
Feijoas. Who doesn't love them?? A South American fruit that immigrated to the shores of New Zealand and is such a blessing to so many gardens around the country. They grow well, require minimal care and yet they provide an abundance of fruit in Autumn. The taste is a cross between a pineapple and a…
Sometimes you have too many greens and can't use them quick enough. I hate waste, so when I have time, I'll grab a handful of greens and preserve them. A bunch of summer-grown basil can be dehydrated and used in winter, when the cold has all but killed this less hardy of your garden greens.…
I really don't like litter along roadsides! It's a pet peeve! Why can't folk take their trash home and deposit it responsibly in their garbage or recycling bin?? Oh, I forgot.....not a lot of responsible people out there! They would rather chuck it out of their car and trash our planet than take it to…
Sustainable gardening...how to root basil cuttings to increase your crop.
