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Planting Cactus Seeds

There are two ways of growing cactus; from seeds or cuttings. For cactus enthusiasts, growing cactus from seeds is rewarding though it requires patience! Growing cacti from seeds is not as hard as you might think. One of the most common mistakes people make is planting the seeds too deeply. You should only plant aContinue reading “Planting Cactus Seeds”

Exploring Nature with Children

During this difficult period, nature has provided me and my little ones with relief from the stress of our major life transition. The exercise, combined with the beautiful scenery and the kids’ company, was my daily dose of soothing comfort. Seeing a red-tailed hawk soaring above helped me to think of the need for aContinue reading “Exploring Nature with Children”

Growing Chamomile for Tea

Chamomile is a flowering herb that can be used in cooking and in tea. Chamomile flowers steeped in hot water make a very relaxing tea, perfect for sipping on a quiet evening or a rainy afternoon. This year, I decided to grow some chamomile in my own garden. Chamomile is a member of the daisyContinue reading “Growing Chamomile for Tea”

Dandelion Sweet Bread

You probably have this special weed growing in your front or backyard right now, the dandelion flowering weed. You may be most familiar with dandelion as a stubborn weed that never seems to leave your lawn or garden,however, in traditional herbal medicine practices, dandelion are revered for their wide array of medicinal properties and forContinue reading “Dandelion Sweet Bread”

Advertising on Etsy

Advertising your creative items in your Etsy Shop can be overwhelming or confusing at times. Etsy platform is a great way to get your items shown to so many people around the world. It’s a huge marketplace where anyone can go and search for a specific item to buy and within all those items yourContinue reading “Advertising on Etsy”