Chi for Healing Blog — garden hacks
Harvesting Wine Berries in the Woods or Even in your Backyard!
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Wine Berries ripen in July/August and are perfect for making jams, jellies, or eating raw. In this video you will learn how to properly identify and harvest wineberries. Wine berries are an invasive berry that are similar to raspberries but a little sweeter.
Natural Poison Ivy and Weed Killer Recipe and Relief Spray
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We have lots of poison ivy in our yard and this is a way that I get rid of it. I also have made a poison ivy relief spray that can help prevent and treat it.
Learn how to compost in your own backyard
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With spring in full swing and Earth Day just passed, Now is the perfect time to start thinking about ways to reduce our environmental impact and live more sustainably. One easy and effective way to do this is by composting. Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, yard waste, and paper into nutrient-rich soil. Not only does this reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, but it also creates a valuable resource for your garden or plants. Here are some composting tips to get you started: Choose a composting method that works for you....