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    Planting the Fall Garden… or, If You Want to See God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans

    It’s funny… planning. I mean, you have to plan. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. But it’s funny how often I plan – so carefully,… Read more “Planting the Fall Garden… or, If You Want to See God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans”

    October 11, 2019October 8, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    A Fall Garden Expansion

    It’s been busy around here, y’all. Like, take your breath, overwhelmingly busy. For months. Life has had one emergency after another, without a moment to stop my… Read more “A Fall Garden Expansion”

    October 7, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Natural Health and Healing – in the Real World

      I had not one, but two situations this week where most people would run to the doctor for a once-over or an antibiotic. I ran to… Read more “Natural Health and Healing – in the Real World”

    August 5, 2019October 8, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers

    I’ve been overrun with garden produce, with no time to process it at all. We’ve eaten gallons of tomato soup, and various tomato based sauces. I’ve put… Read more “Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers”

    July 18, 2019July 19, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Why I Drink Herbal Teas Every Day – and the Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)

    As I type this, I have a quart of Tulsi tea brewing. It’s 90 degrees outside right now, so it’s definitely getting dumped over ice when it’s… Read more “Why I Drink Herbal Teas Every Day – and the Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)”

    May 23, 2019October 8, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden

    We have (and love) a no-till garden. This means we do not disturb the soil by turning, tilling or double-digging. Each spring and fall we add some… Read more “Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden”

    May 16, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees

    So, we keep bees… something I have yet to talk about here. Truthfully, we haven’t been the most successful beekepers. Honestly, don’t ask me for beekeeping advice.… Read more “That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees”

    May 6, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Tinctures… and Why I Don’t Do What the Books Say

    I’ve always had a hard time with authority. I’ll freely admit it. I’m stubborn. I also have a hard time following a recipe… or directions of any… Read more “Tinctures… and Why I Don’t Do What the Books Say”

    April 23, 2019October 8, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    Growing Your Own Medicinal Herbs – Why Bother?

      So, we already addressed what holistic health means, and the start of my own medicinal herb garden. Now I’d like to address exactly why I choose… Read more “Growing Your Own Medicinal Herbs – Why Bother?”

    March 26, 2019March 27, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife

    The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden

    I’ve been using herbs medicinally in varying forms for several years now. I primarily rely on medicinal tinctures and teas, though I occasionally use a few other… Read more “The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden”

    March 10, 2019October 8, 2019 by Nicole - The Holistic Housewife
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