Never would I have thought I would come to appreciate, even admire, the common dandelion (i.e., “Taraxacum officinale”).
What I once called a stubborn, defiant, nuisance of a weed, I now describe as a timeless, medicinal cornucopia – a medicinal plant with no rival – with an impressive recipe repertoire of possibilities.
[Join me over at Frugal Granola for the rest of this post.] This was shared on the following blog hops or link-ups: ‘Encourage One Another’ Wednesday Link-Up Homestead Barn Hop Simple Living Wednesday Link Up
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Most people have gotten into poison ivy at least once, and suffered the consequences. However, some have been blessed with a natural defense against poison ivy’s urushiol oil. They seem to experience no allergic reaction.
My grandpa is such a person. As a young boy, … I shudder to even say this … he ate poison ivy. I don’t know, or remember, why. Maybe it involved a group of little boys trying to outdo each other in double-dares. Who knows, but he learned he’s not allergic to poison ivy. (Do NOT eat poison ivy. Doing so is EXTREMELY dangerous.)
For those not like my grandpa, the constant itchy and burning sensation can be so intense they’ll go to extreme measures to find relief. I read how one person broke open their blisters, and then poured bleach on them. Someone I know poured gasoline on his poison ivy rash.
In this post, we’re going to stick to natural remedies. 
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It’s that time of year of being hot and miserable! Or, if you’re a glass half-full kind of person, it’s the time of year to find creative ways to stay cool and comfortable.
A “perfect” weather day for me is bright and sunny (but enjoyed in the shade), low humidity, 72-75 degrees, and a light breeze. Ahhhhh … I know summer days can’t always be like that, but some days can be so hot, even I hate being outside. There’s usually something easy that can be done, though, to make even the most miserable days more enjoyable. [[... Click here to continue reading this post.]
I’m sure you can probably think of a few really good reasons to wear a garden hat. It’s also possible that none of those reasons are the number one reason why I wear one.
I’ll give you a clue. I live in the thick of the woods. If you’ve spent any good length of time in the woods WITHOUT a hat, you know exactly what I’m talkin’ about – TICKS!!!
They literally fall out of the trees, and into your hair. How, you ask? It’s simple: ticks have legs… they like to crawl… they crawl up trees, and
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Spring is Here!
Spring is such an exciting time for a gardener. Flowers are popping up everywhere; garden plans are on the forefront of the mind; the daylight time is lengthening; and birds are singing, and preparing their nests for the arrival of their offspring.
I suppose if I were to try and sum up spring in a single word it would be rebirth – a rebirthing of perennials, vegetation, gardens, and wildlife (or a life cycle continuation). Spring’s Symbolism
Spring is also symbolic of what many people experience spiritually.
© Ingrid Heczko
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As I was thinking through Jill’s Homemaking for the 5 Senses series, the Lord flooded my mind with ideas for the sense of touch. The sense of touch is not one we give a lot of thought to, but there are so many ways we can make our homes more inviting, more cozy, by maximizing the sense of touch.
1. Comfortable Front Porch Seating. John and I spend a lot of time just sitting on our covered porch, enjoying the scenery of our woods, and all the wildlife.
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