Our expert herbalist teaches you how to make a safe and effective natural insect repellent spray with three essential oils.

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When a Medfly quarantine in L.A. ended this summer, you could be forgiven for asking, "A what quarantine?" This is the tale ...

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The best way to enjoy chillies and experiment with their different strengths is to grow your own.

Sukkot is glorious. It’s akin to a Jewish Thanksgiving holiday where family and friends gather in booths decorated with fall ...

After cooking elaborate, traditional meals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (pre- and post-fasting), convenience is now the top priority for the next seven days of Sukkot.

There are "recipes" for homemade tick repellents using botanical oils as the active ingredients. They can be made by mixing oils such as geraniol, vetiver, or cedarwood in water, alcohol, or another ...

The mere mention of the word spider causes many people to recoil in fear. This reaction even has a name (along with a movie!) ...