How to grow Chamomile and it’s health benefits Chamomile is a daisy-like flower that’s very pretty and has a lovely scent and lots of health benefits. It can be used as a herbal tea, in cooking and also makes a wonderful essential oil. Growing Sowing seeds: from springtime, place the seeds onto the surface of…
Natural remedies for PMS
Natural remedies for Premenstrual syndrome I have put together some natural remedies for Premenstrual syndrome in this post. Premenstrual syndrome is a name given to some symptoms some women experience for about one to two weeks leading up to their period when the hormones start to fluctuate. Some women tend to be more sensitive to…
Natural homemade room spray recipes
Natural room spray recipes with no added harmful chemicals These natural room spray recipes are pretty inexpensive, quick and easy to make yourself at home and because they are made from natural ingredients/none toxic they are safe for you and the environment! and smell lush! Win win! Floral room spray 15 drops Geranium essential oil…
Winter time
The best things about winter time I know winter time can sometimes feel long and it drags out especially the time after Christmas, when you are ready for springtime to come. Most days are grey and gloomy. There are some positives how ever to winter. That is what this post is about, to give you…
Health benefits of Sage
How to grow sage and its health benefits There are lots of different types of sage and lots of health benefits too. Sage has silvery evergreen leaves and produces pretty flowers It likes to grow in borders and does well in pots. Used in cooking for flavoring and medicinal purposes You can harvest the leaves…
Natural remedies for cough and sore throat
Natural home remedies to help and relieve coughs and sore throat I have put together some natural remedies for coughs and sore throat. Its the time of year again when the dreaded viruses are doing their rounds, colds, flu, coughs and sore throats are easily passed around and picked up. Like I always say. “.prevention…
Lemongrass
How to grow Lemongrass and its health benefits I just love the smell of lemongrass and its health benefits, I use it in my wax melts, candles and my natural skin/hair products. Lemongrass is usually used in oriental cooking It comes originally from a tropical climate, so it can’t stand the frost, so if you…
Lavender health benefits
How to grow Lavender and its health benefits Lavender is an amazing herb, with health benefits like calming anxiety and stress. It’s definitely one of my favorites and for good reason – it reduces insomnia too. I love the sweet smell. Growing Lavender From seeds: Use a starting seed mix, barely cover the seeds because…
My new kitten
I was given a new kitten as a gift So last weekend I got such a lovely surprise when my daughter turned up at our house with a tiny new kitten for me. My early birthday present from my daughters and Wow what a gift. One of my dreams come true! So a huge Thankyou…
Natural remedies for Headaches and Migraines
Here are some natural remedies for headaches and migraines to help relieve them Here are some different types of headaches and migraines natural remedies to help relieve them Tension Tension headaches are the most common type of headache, they can cause mild to moderate pain, which usually is the only symptom – pressure or aching…