Hello, my dear fellow human being. This past year has been different, difficult, and very certainly extremely unusual. Today, I want to call on all of you reading this to make a pledge. A pledge to go into this new year we have been given with a new point of view, a new way of…
This article is about how to make quick compost. There are a lot of ways how to make compost, from the slow, rotting heap behind the shed to a mountain of steaming plant matter being turned by huge machines. And in the middle of this composting scale is the hot processed compost, the perfect option…
Okay, seriously, I promise you this will be the best and easy shortbread rusk recipe you ever made. I’ll even go as far as to say that this will be the BEST rusks you ever tasted. Let alone made yourself. I would like to add though that if you are looking for a recipe that’s…
Here is a list to inspire you with ideas to make this an awesome year full of positive changes. 2020 is the perfect time to start your journey towards being more self-sufficient! Beauty Make your own soap Cleaning Use essential oils for cleaning Animals Build a chicken coop Get a milking goat Hatch your own…
Feeling anxious? Feeling stress out? Need to save money on groceries? There may be one solution to all this! Gardening! Gardening for anxiety, gardening to relieve stress and gardening to produce fresh, healthy food! Three birds with one stone. Gardening for anxiety Gardening and its effects have been known for ages, the Japanese called it…
This tomato relish recipe is inspired by the flavourful herbs the Italians use to cook, but it has proper South African flair. Here in South Africa people use relish with Boerewors Rolle – an African version of a hotdog, eat it with corn porridge, called Pap en sous and use it in pasta dishes. No…
Why Microgreens? Eating and growing microgreens “has been linked to a reduced risk of many health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Plant-based foods also support a healthy complexion, increased energy, lower weight, and longer life expectancy.” according to Megan Ware from medicalnewstoday.com But is it safe? You may be a bit concerned about…
