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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.
- Feel the pride of salvaging a piece of architectural molding and using it in an innovative way;
- get off the recycling train and learn ways of using your packaging, instead of filling the landfill.
- Find natural materials close at hand that make a vernacular building style work perfectly in your climate.
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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Jul 26, 2024
Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner (or Chicken)
Winner, Winner, Turkey (or chicken) Dinner - gluten free Sunday meal for two
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Jul 26, 2024
Is Your Compost Too Hot? Here are some guidelines
Some guidelines to follow if your compost is too hot to touch...
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Jul 25, 2024
RV Restoration - making your old recreational vehicle look new again
Tips for your DIY RV Restoration - giving your old recreational vehicle a new lease on life...
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Jul 24, 2024
528 Hertz, Music for Healing and Pain Removal
Listen to this soothing 528 Hertz Music for Healing and Pain Removal...
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Jul 23, 2024
Secret Ingredients to make your recipes unique and individually yours
Secret Ingredients for a unique and individual flavor in your recipes...
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Jul 22, 2024
What can I do about powdery mildew on Phlox?
My phlox in the front garden is covered in powdery mildew, even though there is another plant that must be similar and bought at the same time and it is
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Jul 22, 2024
How to Kill Flies - simple, non-toxic solutions to an annoying problem
Flies buzzing around your face and landing on your food as you're trying to eat, how annoying is that? Learn some simple ways to get rid of them once and for all...
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Jul 21, 2024
Lighting the Fire - how to make a fire safely
Get good at Lighting The Fire, it's a very useful skill to have...
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Jul 20, 2024
Best Flowers for your Vegetable Garden - attract pollinators
Attract pollinators, repel pests; Best Flowers for your Vegetable Garden...
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Jul 19, 2024
Splitting Firewood - the second phase of warmth
Splitting Firewood for the winter is something that is easy to procrastinate about; the best seasoning of firewood will take place in warmer weather...
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Jul 18, 2024
Cover Crops - keep that soil warm and cozy
Planting Cover Crops on garden beds and around plantings keeps adding valuable organic matter to your soil; this crucial step of soil building is a continuous process...
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Jul 16, 2024
How to Grow Potatoes - those fruits of the earth, spuds
How to Grow Potatoes; the nutritious, delicious fruits of the earth, spuds. If you grow anything at all, make sure there are a few potatoes in the garden too...
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Jul 15, 2024
Ask The Horticulturist anything about plants
The Horticulturist is In; ask me anything about plants, gardens or growing...
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Jul 15, 2024
Fire Mitigation on the Homestead - protect your home from wildfires
Protect your home from wildfires - Fire Mitigation on the Homestead...
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Jul 14, 2024
Hay Bale Gardening - that old moldy bale of hay is good for something
Put those old moldy bales of hay to use with Hay Bale Gardening; up off the ground, easy to access, weed free; what more could you want?
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Jul 13, 2024
How To Grow Streptocarpus, the beautiful Cape Primrose
The name means 'twisted seed pod' but first they have to flower - How To Grow Streptocarpus
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Jul 12, 2024
A Guest Post; How To Fix Calcium Deficiency in Plants
How to Fix Calcium Deficiency in Plants...a guest post
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Jul 11, 2024
DIY Dog Leash - make it to your specifications
Make this DIY Dog Leash to your exact specifications...
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Jul 10, 2024
DIY Dog House - give your pooch a comfortable home
Give your dog a snug house to live in - some dogs need an outdoor space with a DIY Dog House...
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Jul 09, 2024
Peasant Chic - or, clothing for the country
Peasant Chic - or, clothing for country or gardening wear...
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The Composting Tips, Tutorials and Troubleshooting E-Book
Having problems with your compost? Use this guide to get your compost back on track!
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