Heat-loving vegetables need warm soil in order to germinate, which means starting them indoors with a heat mat and monitoring soil temperature. Follow these tips and you'll be growing mighty peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants in no time! Tips for Starting Seeds for Heat-Loving Vegetables like ... Read More about How to Grow Heat-Loving Vegetables from Seed
Warming Turmeric and Cayenne Pain-Relief Balm
This recipe has been sponsored by iHerb and Nature’s Way who also provided me with the ingredients to make this warming turmeric and cayenne pain-relief balm for sore muscles. They have a special offer for Garden Therapy readers at the end of this post too! Yay, it's spring, the time of year ... Read More about Warming Turmeric and Cayenne Pain-Relief Balm
Life-Saving Plants: Plant-Derived Modern Medicine
Plants have an age-old history of use as medicine. In fact, plants were the first form of medication we ever had. Even though many people around the world still practice various forms of herbalism and folk medicine that uses plant-based treatments, it is often not clear how plants have played a very ... Read More about Life-Saving Plants: Plant-Derived Modern Medicine
Bring the Ocean into Your Bathtub with Handmade Sea Sponge Soap Bars
Organic-looking handmade soap topped with natural sea sponges makes for a gorgeous soap that lathers up beautifully. Sea sponges are a natural, biodegradable alternative to synthetic sponges and they are gentler on skin. The last time I made soap, I set aside one of the batches to pour into silicone ... Read More about Bring the Ocean into Your Bathtub with Handmade Sea Sponge Soap Bars
Creating a Moss Terrarium Garden for Gorgeous Green Indoor Decor
This project will take you through the steps to make a beautiful and long-lasting moss terrarium garden from NYC author and teacher, Maria Colletti. Whether you harvest moss from your garden or procure it from a florist or craft shop, these projects will keep their glorious green freshness without ... Read More about Creating a Moss Terrarium Garden for Gorgeous Green Indoor Decor