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Using Plant Cuttings to Make More Plants for Free!

Today we’ll discover vegetative propagation (plant cuttings) that allow us to produce more plants from existing plants, rather than having to buy more plants from the garden center.

Invigorating & Antioxidant DIY Earl Grey Body Cream

Earl grey tea invigorates this antioxidant DIY body cream, and bergamot essential oil adds great citrus notes to make it aromatic and uplifting. Enjoy!

Learn to Grow Fennel for Food, Health, and Pleasure

Growing fennel is easy! Whether you’re growing it for bulb, leaf, or both, it can be direct seeded into your garden after your last frost. You can even grow it in a pot if you are short on space.

Learn to Treat Springtime Nasal Allergies Naturally

I have nasal Spring allergies to a lot of what happens this time of year. The good news is, there are many ways to get relief from nasal Spring allergies. Here are a few of them!

Health Benefits of Garlic And a Roasted Garlic Recipe

Learn how to roast garlic and if cooked garlic is as healthy for you as raw garlic. You will be surprised, and you will LOVE this roasted garlic recipe!

Natural Treatments for Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

I met a man who suffers from constant ringing in the ears (tinnitus). It interferes with his sleep and daily activity. He was seeking a natural treatment for tinnitus and I was able to give him a few helpful suggestions.

All About Rhubarb And An Easy Rhubarb Sauce Recipe

Did you know rhubarb was a vegetable? Have you had rhubarb sauce? I love it on ice cream! This sauce can also be made into a jam, no pectin needed, because rhubarb contains pectin!

Five Essential Oils Great For Springtime DIY Projects

In Spring I use cedarwood essential oil for my scalp and breathing problems. Lavender, geranium, and these other essential oils are also great this time of year.

Grow These Flowers That are Beautiful AND Edible!

Grow edible flowers to give your garden beauty, with usefulness. Flowers are pretty, but many are also edible. Use this list to supplement your garden with beautiful, edible, flowers!

Relaxing Detox Bath with Red Clay and Epsom Salt

This detox bath recipe is the perfect treat at the end of a long day. I enjoy plain baths too but I really love the luxury of taking an aromatic detox bath!

Energizing Mocha Latte Aromatherapy Roller Bottle Blend

I love the smell of coffee, but I can’t drink it all day. So I made this energizing aromatherapy roller bottle blend with coffee essential oil. It smells warm & energizing, just like fresh brewed coffee.

A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Olive Oil Bread Dip

Sometimes when I have a few extra dollars, I’ll treat myself and go out to eat. I love Italian food, and the olive oil bread dip is my favorite. It’s also really easy to make!

List of Gardening Techniques to Help New Gardeners

I put together this list of gardening techniques to help new gardeners here at DIY Natural navigate through all the different approaches to growing gardens.

DIY Drawer Fresheners for Naturally Fresh Clothes

I love pulling fresh and clean smelling clothes out of the drawer. So I came up with this DIY Eucalyptus drawer freshener recipe that delivers fresh smelling clothes without any synthetic, chemical fragrances.

A Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe Everyone Loves!

It definitely took a few tries for me to come up with a homemade tomato soup recipe that lived up to my husband’s childhood memories. But this soup does it!

Homemade Hair Mask Recipes for Dry/Damaged Hair

Homemade hair masks are great because you control the ingredients and salons are expensive! Learn to make these natural hair mask recipes at home instead.

Is Sugar Vegan? Yes. Well, These Brands of Sugar Are.

Is sugar vegan? The answer may surprise you. The short answer is, some types/brands of sugar are vegan. Learn why all sugar is not vegan, and learn which brands of sugar are vegan.

A DIY Comfrey Salve Recipe for Sunburns and More

Learn to make this DIY comfrey salve with chamomile. It is great for sunburn, windburn, chapped skin, minor burns, irritation, bumps and bruises, and even makes for a good general moisturizer.