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Natural, organic slug and snail control

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One of the most annoying things about gardening, are slugs. These … Continue reading

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Italian use of essential oils

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Never buy jewellery cleaner again!

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1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon dish detergent
1 … Continue reading

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Toasted oat crusted cream cheese parfait with cinnamon carrot purée and ginger roast figs

Ingredients for the parfait

1 cup cream cheese – softened
Pinch of vanilla seeds
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Homemade fabric softener

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In winter, fabric softeners are needed more than ever … Continue reading

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Simple winter warmth ideas

Careful choice of lighting for energy efficiency

The winter season is … Continue reading

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Fluorescent bulbs – saving costs and energy

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Many households have switched to using fluorescent light bulbs in an effort to lower … Continue reading

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Create a tree-free home

Knysna forest

Trees are essential to life for many reasons, but the most important one is … Continue reading

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Go green this Mother’s Day

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This Mother’s Day why not give a gift that gives … Continue reading

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Windows, doors and energy

Make sure windows are well insulated

Windows and doors waste plenty of energy … Continue reading

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