Ginger Shampoo Recipe

If you love the scent of ginger, this simple shampoo recipe is for you. Ginger stimulates circulation because it increases blood flow to the scalp, so using ginger shampoo regularly may help to promote healthier hair that will grow faster and resist...

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10 Reasons to Grow Herbs

10. They're easy to grow -- so easy that in some places they're considered weeds.9. Many herbs can attract good insects to the garden (because they have a strong aroma/scent) and repel undesirable ones.8. From appetizers to desserts, they make inspired...

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Advice About Japanese Beetles (and a Ray of Hope)

During the summer months I get hundreds of visitors a day looking for a way to get rid of Japanese beetles without resorting to hash chemicals. Japanese beetles are a frustrating pest, and there are few easy answers to getting rid of them. If you have...

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Watering Plants on Hot Summer Days

Giving your plants enough water during the hottest part of a summer day can be a challenge. Make a Plant Water ReservoirIf I'm going on holiday or temperatures are soaring, I have a quick trick that will help you keep your patio and deck plants hydrated.Fill...

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Homemade Sloppy Joe Seasoning Recipe

I like to make sloppy Joes in fall and winter. This recipe is the result of quite a bit of trial and error over the years. I like it because it's spicy and has something for everyone in the family.Sloppy Joe Seasoning Recipe2 T Onion powder2 T Paprika1...

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Morning Snippets from the Heart of a Summer Garden

I'm watching a bumblebee headed out looking for his next big score.He has a stumbling pace and a dogged persistence the way he harries the geraniums, making his lumbering approach like a helicopter. . .one pass . . . two. . .and then touchdown and a...

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How to Make Cocktail Sauce

When you're ready to boil up some peel and eat shrimp, the last thing you want is to discover you're low on cocktail sauce. This simple cheat will make great sauce in seconds and save you money too. Money Saving Tip: Just pick up store brand ketchup...

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Sweet and Sassy Summer Snacks

Sassy Sun TeaIf you read my sun tea post, you'll know how to make a tasty tea from your favorite fresh herbs using a little time and sunlight. One way to sweeten things up and create tea a party favorite is by adding equal parts apple juice to your...

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Herbal Sun Tea Recipes and Instructions

Now that high summer has arrived, it's time to brew up some refreshing herbal sun tea. Let nature do all the work and harvest a refreshing and healthy glass of tea for your late afternoon or evening meal. Here's how:How to Brew Herbal Sun TeaGrab your...

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