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A natural cough syrup is as simple as this honey lemon thyme syrup recipe. Nothing will sooth your cough and throat better than this quick garden recipe. It is that time of the year when an itchy, sore throat is common. Especially around my household. Luckily for us, soothing such discomfort is quite easy. This…
This simple golden milk recipe is made with a few basic ingredients, with turmeric being the primary one. Golden milk latte is ideal to encourage sleep and sore joints, exactly what we need after a long day on the property. Utilizing turmeric as a spice is not new to me. In fact, I’ve been cooking…
Leave the chemicals behind and make scented pinecones. Easy DIY naturally scented pine cones are made with foraged pinecones and essential oils. Included are tips on how to clean pine cones as well as how to properly scent pine cones for a pleasant, long lasting smell. The decision to live a healthy, natural lifestyle means…
Fire cider vinegar is an immune boosting, inflammation reducing, respiratory soothing tonic. This easy fire cider recipe contains basic garden ingredients. Feel free to modify this recipe with other immune boosting herbs and spices. I was introduced to fire cider vinegar many years ago by Justin’s younger brother. He had been consuming the tonic to…
The best BBQ grill cleaner is, of course, a natural grill cleaner. This DIY grill cleaner recipe is toxin free, fast acting, and does the job. Not to mention, it leaves the BBQ sparkling clean inside and out. It is once again that time of year. The stove is put to rest and replaced with…
Homemade brewer’s yeast cubes are a natural flea treatment for dogs and cats. When using brewer’s yeast for fleas, along with a few other natural items, the fleas are repelled by the scent and unpleasant taste. As with any natural treatment, consistency is the key to staying on top of the issue. Your dog will…
Duck foot injury. This is bound to happen when raising ducks. More times than not, it is going to happen more than once. Learn how to treat injuries naturally with a few basic items. Owning ducks should come with a label which reads, “A duck foot injury is bound to happen. Regardless.” How could it…
Naturally treating bumblefoot in chickens, as well as, bumblefoot in ducks, is achieveable. Prior to performing bumblefoot surgery consider an un-invasive bumblefoot treatment. With the decision to keep poultry comes the need to learn how to address various ailments. This includes learning how to naturally treat bumblefoot. The question is, do you have the necessary skill…
Prevent coccidiosis naturally in chick brooders without the use of medicated chick feed. Raising chicks holistically is achievable. Begin by naturally boosting the immune system and establishing good livestock husbandry. Coccidiosis is a nasty, deadly disease and one that many poultry keepers fear the most. This deadly disease is commonly found within chick brooders. Though…
Learn how to use dandelion flowers, the greens and root for food, beverages, and as a holistic remedy for ailments. The uses and benefits for the dandelion plant are great in so many ways. Learn how to cook with the flowers and leaves, or make coffee and tea with the roots. However, nothing greater than…