Growing Tips, Natural Remedies, Pest Control

Keeping Cats Out of Your Garden

  It’s no secret that I am not a huge fan of cats.  It’s not that I don’t think they are cute and cuddly, it’s just that I HATE them using my veggie garden as their own personal toilet. I have tried various methods to keep the cats away (orange peels, cayenne pepper, etc., etc.) … Read More Keeping Cats Out of Your Garden

Natural Health Remedies

Natural Cures for Earache

So, I had an earache the other weekend.  Earaches are the worst.  Well, maybe not the very worst, but really, really bad.  My husband suggested that I go to the quick care doctor before it got worse (it was a Sunday and my regular doctor’s office was closed.)  I hate the quick care doctor’s office. … Read More Natural Cures for Earache

Growing Green, Natural Remedies

Homemade Insecticidal Soap Spray

Insecticidal Soap as an Alternative to Chemical Insecticide I was recently asked what insecticidal soap recipe I use on my plants, since I don’t like using chemicals.  This is a recipe that I got from talking to my local County Extension office, mixed with information I got off the internet a long time ago and… Read More Homemade Insecticidal Soap Spray