Better Living Through Nature
Christmas displays are traditionally made with evergreens, cones, and red berries. But it can be fun to break with tradition on occasion, while still creating a display that will retain the feel and atmosphere of Christmas. In most dining areas and some living spaces, lighting is a bit dimmer than you find in other areas of the home. This makes…
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We are starting to round the bend from the Dog Days of summer. Before we know it, we will be in the thick of winter again where everything will be dull, dreary, and bland. In between, we get to experience a riot of color as the leaves and plants give us their final hurrahs and go out with a flourish….
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There is a reason why there’s a stereotype about well-known authors going out into the woods to isolate themselves and write. All we must do is refer to Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, or Henry David Thoreau’s Walden to realize there might just be something to that stereotype. Maybe the idea of nature making people more creative isn’t just a…
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You may have been longing to begin an organic garden. On the other hand, you may be like more than a few people who balk at starting an organic garden because you have concluded that it will be too costly of an endeavor for you. Fear not, fellow gardeners! There are some solid, effective strategies that you can employ that…
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I have a really hard time deciding what is more refreshing during the hot summer months: Iced lemon tea or lemonade, but sometimes you just need a really refreshing cup of iced tea! At just about any organic or big box store you can find some really amazing herbal blends of teas, such as a regular tea with lemon infused….
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If your garden is looking a little drab and boring, there is a fast way to brighten it up. Ornamentals are beautiful shrubs that are easy to plant and take care of, which makes them an ideal choice for any homeowner. There are literally hundreds of varieties available. So, to help you to narrow down your options we have put…
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Having celebrated its centenary in 2006, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady – a naturalist’s diary for the year 1906 in which Edith Holden recorded with words and illustrations the seasonal Read More…
