Lifestyle

Living almost naturally is a pragmatic approach to a lifestyle that benefits ourselves, our planet, and all life on it. Choosing what we buy and how we live in a conscious and respectful manner.

It is not necessary to live remotely in order to live our truth; reduce consumption, eliminate chemicals, and increase appreciation for the natural world.

Apricot jamming time - 11 clever tips, stoned fruit and pleasure in a jar

Marina

11 hours ago
3 min

Apricot jamming time - 11 clever tips, stoned fruit and pleasure in a jar

Using locally grown fruit is part of the green living vibe. We share 11 tips and the best apricot jam recipe. Living Almost Naturally

12 Things to consider and 7 helpful tips when creating your veggie patch

Marina

Nov 22
5 min

12 Things to consider and 7 helpful tips when creating your veggie patch

Start your veggie patch today with these 12 things to consider and 7 helpful tips.

The incredible health benefits of eating organic free-range eggs and 8 fun facts

Marina

Nov 15
4 min

The incredible health benefits of eating organic free-range eggs and 8 fun facts

Being partly or fully self-sufficient on a farm it's only natural to keep chickens. If you have read my other Chicken Diaries story, you...

Why our horses' teeth need checking for green living safety and health

Carol

Nov 7
2 min

Why our horses' teeth need checking for green living safety and health

Did you know that horses’ teeth also require regular annual check-ups? Our own horses were a little overdue this year and Equine Dentist...

Try worm farming for an easy way to achieve simple living naturally

Carol

Oct 24
5 min

Try worm farming for an easy way to achieve simple living naturally

Around 30% of our household waste is food. Here is our take on the practicalities of worm forming as a way to reduce your kitchen waste.

Practical ideas to make simple green living your lifestyle choice for healthy eating

Marina

Oct 16
4 min

Practical ideas to make simple green living your lifestyle choice for healthy eating

Healthy organic food from your own garden is very possible no matter where you live. Green living in action.

Bees and why organic farming is important

Carol

Sep 25
4 min

Bees and why organic farming is important

Hopefully, by now, we all know that we are in big trouble without bees. In this post, we talk about what you can do to help their habitat.

Living almost naturally and the tale of two little pigs

Marina

Sep 21
4 min

Living almost naturally and the tale of two little pigs

With the ever-increasing cost of fertilizers and the damage they do to our soil, it's important to keep livestock for fertilization and work

The Chicken Diaries - In search of self-sufficiency in 6 easy steps

Marina

Aug 24
3 min

The Chicken Diaries - In search of self-sufficiency in 6 easy steps

Chickens are a large part of a self-sufficient lifestyle. Here is an easy guide to finding and nurturing your free range flock.

5 nasty things to get bitten or stung by when you're living almost naturally

Carol

Aug 10
3 min

5 nasty things to get bitten or stung by when you're living almost naturally

Scorpions, Snakes and Spiders are all in a days work when you're living almost naturally.