We, and everything are sharing planet Earth.
Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.
The Dalai Lama
Environment
Environment Friendly
Propagate manuka from seeds
Easy steps
- Fill the seed bed with seed raising mix. Press the raising mix firmly to get rid of gap and air.
- Sprinkle manuka seeds on top of the seed raising mix.
- Sprinkle some seed raising mix on top to lightly cover the manuka seeds.
- Water the seed bed and keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Seedlings should come up in a couple of weeks.
Laundry detergent
Most commercial laundry products are toxic and they pollute our environment, our ground and our waterway. Here is an easy way to make natural laundry detergent, cheap and friendly to the earth.
Ingredients
- Half a bar grated Sunlight brand natural soap
- 1.5 litres water
- Half a cup of washing soda
- 50 g borax
- 6 litre hot water
Procedure
- Place soap in a saucepan with 1.5 litres of water and heat on low till soap is dissolved
- Stir in washing soda and borax. Stir for a few minutes until thickened and remove from heat
- Fill a bucket with 1 litre of hot water. Add the soap mixture and mix well
- Add another 5 litres of hot water to the mixture, and mix well
- Set aside for 24 hours or until mixture thickens. You may add 20 drops of lavender or other essential oil
- Use half a cup of mixture per load when washing your laundry