The Frill Free Zone is where we get to the nitty gritty of living simply; eliminate all the unnecessary, useless, frivolous or giddy; it's where you get serious about creating your unique life that suits you to perfection.
The world is at the cusp of stopping waste in its tracks - what did our grand parents say? Waste not, want not...
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The preparation, the planting, it's all so interesting, and then we wait.
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How Do You Know When Compost is Ready? That is the question, and here is the answer...
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Put that mothering instinct to work - your Broody Bantam Hen will hatch and care for your special chicks...
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Worm Composting makes nutrient rich natural fertilizer by harnessing the power of the might earthworm...
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Use this Wheelbarrows Buyers Guide to choose your perfect wheelbarrow...
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These substitutes may work for your baskets, instead of buying new coir liners that might not fit - use these Hanging Basket Liner Alternatives instead...
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Use the life forces in your garden for Biological Pest Control instead of deadly chemicals...
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This method of using Hugelkultur under ground holds more moisture and is a heat sink as well...
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Intercropping; the art of growing multiple crops simultaneously in your organic garden for support, shelter and shade for each other...
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Watch how nature does it - birds are amazing architechts, you just have to look at their Nest Construction
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Grow more than one crop in the space - Succession Planting to increase the harvest in your garden...
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Dragonflies are predator insects from prehistoric times with a lot of surprising changes, based on fossil evidence...
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Do Not Waste Water; this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to conserve water in homes and gardens; learn how to effectivigly minimize water waste...
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A guest post - Bee Friendly Gardening Tips...
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New to propagating? This succulent propagation timeline walks you from a fallen leaf to pink roots and tiny plants, with tips for dry soil and patience...
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Growing Geraniums From Seed is a fun way to increase your stock with new varieties...
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Which mulch is best for what purpose - Mulch for weed control, moisture retention and more...
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How to Grow the gorgeous Cape Primrose - Growing Streptocarpus From Seed
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Find out why on earth I prefer such old fashioned terracotta clay pots when there are so many other options...
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