Articles written by Rachel Tsoumbakos

Seed saving is an old art form that is coming back into fashion with the fears of a recession hitting. Learn how to save money while growing your own food

Nov 13, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Seed saving is a dying art form that can be very easily learned. Learn here how to save the seed from the humble tomato plant.

Oct 26, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Learning how to save your own vegetable seeds can be very rewarding. It a great way to save money, as well as producing plants that are perfectly suited to your climate.

Oct 18, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Honey can be used as an alternative to preservatives, but how does it work and why? This article will make it clearer to those who prefer to use natural preservatives

Sep 7, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

While plastic milk containers can be recycled, there are so many other uses you can put them to. Here are just a few to get you started.

Aug 21, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Many people use salt as a preservative without knowing how it works. This article explains why, so that you can have a better understanding of the preserving process

Aug 14, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

This homemade bath product is a bit like bath salts, a bit like bath lotion and a bit like a body scrub. It smells divine and is great for your skin.

Aug 3, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

So, you want to start your own vegetable garden, using the organic method. Some plants respond very well, others do not. These top five are the easiest of the lot.

Jul 24, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Making preservative-free moisturiser can be very tricky. This lotion bar is extremely easy to make and will last a lot longer than homemade moisturisers.

Jul 20, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

These techniques may be unusual - but every drop counts. So get on out there and start saving some water.

Jul 16, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Here is a novel atternative to bath bombs for the bath. These all natural tea bags are fun and easy to make.

Jul 8, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Boys everywhere are always looking for an excuse to get dirty. Fulfill their dreams, as well as spark their vivid imaginations, with this special garden.

Jul 3, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

So many people seem to think keeping chickens in backyards is hard work. Well, it's not. Here are 5 reasons why you should go out today and buy some feathered friends.

Jul 1, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

Every little girl seems to have a fascination for fairies. By creating a fairy garden, you can nurture their imagination as well as getting them interested in gardening.

Jul 1, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

A home full of natural woodwork may be warm and enticing, but it can be a nightmare to clean. This quick to make and all natural product will make cleaning a breeze.

Jun 27, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

The Preventative Methods for pest control are for those gardeners who like organic snail and slug control to keep snails and slugs out of their precious gardens.

Jun 24, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos

How can you kill snails and slugs without killing your garden, wildlife and the environment? The methods below can be gruesome, but effective.

Jun 15, 2008 - Rachel Tsoumbakos