Atavism: the means by which suddenly any creature -- humans included -- can sprout physical traits that they thought they had abandoned millennia ago.
It’s a huge decision, and every aspect has to be considered carefully before you make the choice.
Have you ever faced the struggle of wanting fresh garlic at your fingertips, only to be met with the disappointment of store-bought bulbs that lack flavor and
Today I have this large 5 bedroom family home to show you. It's a good size and would suit the growing family. The guest bedroom could be used as a teenagers retreat. The master is spacious with its own living area and huge WIR behind the bed. I like that!
This perennial border is brimming with a colorful, naturalistic planting. It is the perfect tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy a summer day with friends and family. Easy to grow and fairly low care, most plants are attractive to butterflies or hummingbirds!
A friend of mine has gone through some hard times recently, and now that they are behind her she asked me if I had a ritual to help her let go of that painful period in her life. I love the use of …
Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory is our annual round-up of exciting emerging architecture studios. US studio Soft-Firm and its Brooklyn-brownstone transformation Generation House excited us, and the practice has joined the 2022 list
Looking at homes in lovely settings for landscaping ideas and inspiration. Structured landscaping, flower garden landscaping, and mature trees and shrubs.,
Less work & more harvests! Follow these permaculture garden principles to help you reduce the time & energy you put into growing your garden.
These homemade bird feeders are easy and fun to make, and loved by birds! Includes step-by-step tutorial, seed mix recipe and 6 variations.
Ammi Visnaga
How to Grow Cumin Let's talk about how to grow cumin. In America, cumin is not grown in many home gardens, possibly because of two factors: (1) A belief that it cannot be grown
Contemporary single family house designed by Cambuild.
Botanical Name of Oregano: Origanum vulgare. It is closely related to Origanum majorana also known as sweet marjoram. Other Common Names: Common and garden oregano. Habitat: Oregano or pot marjoram is an indigenous herb of the Mediterranean regions of Southern Europe and of Central and Southern Asia. However, it is possible to grow it in any temperate climate and in fact is commonly found herb in the western world. Description: Origanum vulgare, of the Lamiaceae family (mint family), is grayish green perennial herb with a height ranging from one to three feet or 30 to 60. It has a hairy
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Do you love peonies, hydrangeas, dahlias, daffodils, tulips, lilacs, coneflowers or sunflowers? Use our tips to choose and grow these flowers and other annuals and perennials in the Midwest.
Australian based firm Modscape has recently completed a two-storey modular extension for a weatherboard house in Melbourne.
Mushrooms. I find them highly delicious, but I am the only one in my family who feels that way! (I have one daughter almost convinced.) Whether you think they taste good or not, they are
Willows are one of the easiest plants to grow and have so many beneficial uses including but not limited to medicinal, structural and soil purification. Learn why and how you should grow basket willow on your homestead.
“We all grow up with the weight of history on us. Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiraling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies.” -Shirley Abbott About the photo: This is a photograph of my Great Grandparents, Gim William Adams & Maude Ethel Adams, and 9 of their 11 children. My grandma, Ruth was the 8th child born to Gim & Maude. In this photo, she is 4th from the left (in the white dress). Ruth Imogene Adams Burnes 1923-2011. Keep connecting the dots. -Sarah :)
Dennis and Danielle McClung have turned a broken swimming pool into a self-contained ecosystem that pumps out veggies and fish. Beat that!
Sometimes the more space you have, the more difficult it is to keep on top of clutter. However, it can be done – just follow these simple clutter free tips.
Here’s another puddle wonderful farmy project that needs some support through Kickstarter, Map Your Place: A Permaculture Workbook for Growing Food – a hands-on guide for gardeners, far…
One of the most unusual flowers to grow is what is commonly known as Queen Ann Tears or Queen's Tears. READ the article to learn to grow.
In their second book called ‘The Belt of Venus and the Shadow of the Earth’ artists Inka and Niclas Lindergård explore the role of the...
Clivia produces flamboyant, trumpet-shaped flowers. With their long, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and large, robust, trumpet-shaped flowers, showy Clivias were the quintessential Victorian houseplant. Named after the Duchess of Northumberland, who was a member of the Clive family, Clivias were...
I promised that I would share another yummy breakfast that my Mother-In-Law makes for us almost every time we see her…Aebleskivers! Have you heard of Aebleskivers? They are Danish pancakes. My mother-in-law grew up in Germany and she had these growing up and has raised her kids with them. I was first introduced to
Family rituals allow you to slow down and connect, and they’re associated with all sorts of powerful benefits. You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it. But if you don’t have rituals yet, or if you’d like to create some new ones, read on for inspiring examples of family traditions and rituals!
In another twist on green funerals and eco-friendly burials, two Italian designers envision a new way of paying it forward, even after death.
Journal prompts to help kids know themselves, gain self-awareness and self-acceptance. Parents and teachers can help children build self-understanding.
Chickweed uses abound for both edible and medicinal projects that are sure to please the palate and soothe the body.
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Less work & more harvests! Follow these permaculture garden principles to help you reduce the time & energy you put into growing your garden.
Plant guilds are an important aspect of permaculture design. Food forest garden design examples, plant guild examples & the 7 layer food forest
