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Topic: Naturalizing

Thanksgiving Poll: How Natural and Organic Is Your Holiday Menu?

Thanksgiving Poll: How Natural and Organic Is Your Holiday Menu?

Whether you’re feeding two or 20, there’s no question that Thanksgiving gets expensive (even if you’re serving half your dinner out of a can). And if you’re making all your recipes from scratch with all-natural, organic ingredients, then you’re in for a pretty high grocery tab. Once faced with grocery bills in the (high) triple digits, many of us start wondering if our guests will really appreciate the organic pumpkin pie spice or hormone-free milk and butter. You’ll know that your meal is below your usual standards of health and eco-responsibility, but will your guests really taste the $80 difference?

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Natural Beauty: How Far Would You Go To Clean Up Your Routine?

Natural Beauty: How Far Would You Go To Clean Up Your Routine?

When it comes to our beauty routines, some of us have a few long-standing traditions that we just can’t let go of — whether they’re natural, toxic, or somewhere in between. No matter how much we try to clean up our beauty routines and make our personal hygiene green, there’s just that one face cream, deodorant, mouth wash, or mascara that we can’t seem to give up. Just like the one time a month we allow ourselves a big, nasty meal at Wendy’s to break our pattern of organic, local, natural, home-cooked eating, it just makes us feel better, so we figure it’s worth it, right? More »

DEET-Free Protection: DIY Natural Bug Spray

DEET-Free Protection: DIY Natural Bug Spray

What’s the most annoying thing about being outside during the summer? Those damn mosquitoes. They make us squirm, scratch, and even swear, and nothing is more frustrating than pairing an awesome sundress with killer sandals and having big, red welts … More »

Fall At The Prairie

Fall At The Prairie

We visited a local prairie several times this summer, and I enjoyed sharing the spring and summer prairie photos here. Now I have some fall prairie photos to share. My son had a field trip to the prairie the other … More »

Some of My Favorite Weeds~ Black Eyed Susans

Some of My Favorite Weeds~ Black Eyed Susans

I’ve been talking about weeds that I actually like (as long as they’re not growing in my garden). The other day I talked about one of my fall favorites, goldenrod. Today I’d like to talk a little about another fall … More »

Some Of My Favorite Weeds~ Goldenrod

Some Of My Favorite Weeds~ Goldenrod

Some of my favorite plants are weeds. Many of these plants get a bad rap. Usually it’s because they spread easily, and some can be invasive. The next time one of these plants grows up in your yard or garden, … More »

Nature’s Patchwork Quilt

Nature’s Patchwork Quilt

I think the meadows and wildflower fields look like Mother Nature’s quilt this time of year, with beautiful flowers blooming in bright beautiful colors. Here is Mother Nature’s quilt from far away. Here are some of the individual pieces of … More »

Bee Balm By Any Other Name

Bee Balm By Any Other Name

One of the most versatile plants in my garden is Bee Balm, or Monarda, or otherwise known as Wild Bergamot, or Oswego Tea. It is one of my favorite herbs and flowers. When they’re it’s in full bloom Bee Balm … More »

A Walk Through A Meadow~ Mother Nature’s Garden

A Walk Through A Meadow~ Mother Nature’s Garden

My son went to a summer nature camp every day this last week, and on Friday I went with him. We had a great time hiking through the woods and meadows, enjoying Mother Nature’s garden. I thought I’d share a … More »

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Shady Ground Covers~ Ferns

Shady Ground Covers~ Ferns

I talked about how hostas are a wonderful ground cover for shady areas, another great shady ground cover is the fern. Since ferns are naturally a woodland plant, they thrive in full or partial shade. Their broad leaves block out … More »

Mother Nature’s Garden~ Mushroom Hunting

Mother Nature’s Garden~ Mushroom Hunting

I did a little harvesting from Mother Nature’s Garden last night. Wild mushrooms are in season right now in our area, so we walked back to the woods and went mushroom hunting. I don’t recommend mushroom hunting to anyone unless … More »

Growing Coneflowers to Naturalize and Beautify

Growing Coneflowers to Naturalize and Beautify

Last week I promised you more information on naturalizing. Coneflowers are one of the easiest flowers to naturalize on a hillside, or in a ditch or meadow. Most coneflower varieties grow to be about 2 to 5 feet tall, depending … More »

Naturalizing with Native Plants

Naturalizing with Native Plants

My favorite garden is actually not really a garden at all. It’s a small patch on the hillside above my house. I planted several varieties of plants and flowers there several years ago, then I’ve just sat back and watched … More »

Violets Are Blue

Violets Are Blue

…and yellow, or white. I really enjoy violets, I love their tiny delicate blooms. I don’t have them in my flower garden because they can be a little aggressive for such a tiny plant. I do use them as a … More »

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