Crochet Basics – Slip Knot

A slip knot is the first of a crochet project and takes a few tries to master. You can build all your subsequent stitches from the Slip Knot. If it feels hard, don’t be discouraged, it’s not. I have simplified the knot with pictures so it can be easy to follow. Slipknot for Dummies StepContinue reading “Crochet Basics – Slip Knot”

Buttermilk fertilizer – Gardening 101

Don’t Waste Buttermilk! This versatile kitchen staple also makes a fantastic fertilizer, packed with nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. It even boasts antifungal properties, giving your plants an extra boost of protection. A byproduct of the butter-making process, buttermilk is a natural and sustainable way to nourish your garden. In my home, we makeContinue reading “Buttermilk fertilizer – Gardening 101”

Rice water rinse – Gardening 101

For many Indian families, rice is more than just food – it’s a daily ritual. We start most mornings with the familiar rhythm of rinsing and soaking those grains. My late grandmother, or Akka as we called her, had a deep connection to the earth. Her garden was her pride, tended with the same loveContinue reading “Rice water rinse – Gardening 101”