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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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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How to make an outdoor lunch | Cook Over an Open Fire and satisfy those pyromaniac urges...
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Garden Designs help you envision what your garden will be, and allow for future visions to come true...
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How to Teach Dogs to Volley a Balloon - stupid dog tricks that are easy to teach...
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If you live near the ocean, you may be lucky enough to try using Seaweed as Fertilizer...
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Germinating Seeds - helping them break out of dormancy and grow...
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Micronutrient boost for the microherd in the soil - add some Glacial Rock Dust...
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A new use for old wall-to-wall - Recycling Carpet into the perfect walkway mulch - cover with woodchips...
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One of the most beautiful draping plants - make more of them - How To Propagate Peperomia 'Hope'
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Seed Planting is a time honored way of growing your own vegetables; don't worry, it's not that hard...
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