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Medicinal Herb and Plant Guide

Learn all about medicinal uses for different plant and herbs, as well as how to make tinctures.

DIY Mustard Making FAQ: What you need to know and recipes

How to Make Mustard at Home with Great Recipes Please read our disclaimer at the end of this article* The history of mustard Records of mustard seeds being used go back 5000 years across the globe. It was in ancient Rome that mustard was first seen to be used as a...

DIY Monthly Subscription Box

Did you know that Grow and Make has a Monthly DIY Subscription Box? With our monthly subscription you will receive a unique kit each month which will provide a great opportunity to make something for a friend, with a friend, for a family member or with a family...

Making DIY Cocktail Bitters at Home

Everything you need to know about DIY Cocktail Bitters Cocktail Bitters History Bitters have been made by many cultures all around the world. The oldest known mention of bitters are from the Ancient Egyptians, making herbal wine infusions. The herbs included in...

Guide to Growing Tea Herbs

Grow Herbs for Teas at Home with our DIY Guide HERBAL TEA GARDEN GROWING GUIDE If you are excited about the idea of growing herbs for tea, this article can help you to get started with recommended herbs and how to grow them. Follow the directions below to start...

How to Make Body Lotion at Home

Making Home Made Body Lotions Making your own body care products is fun and cost effective. Most importantly, it is a healthy choice for your body and safer for the environment. Over time you can create a signature lotion which you’ll call your own. The skin is our...

DIY Hot Sauce FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Answers to DIY Hot Sauce Questions So you either bought one of our DIY Hot Sauce Kits or you are inspired and going to make hot sauce at home with your own ingredients. Now you want to have some of your questions answered. Hopefully our Hot Sauce FAQ will help. Be...

DIY Kits for Father’s Day

Whether you want to give a DIY Kit for Father's Day or you want to make your Dad something special, we have Do-It-Yourself Kits to help. Gift Wrapping is available and we can include a special note.

Do It Yourself Candle Making FAQ

DIY Candle Making Frequently Asked Questions We want to help all of you who are getting started with candle making or have questions about the process. If you have questions, which are not answered here, please let us know or go to our discussion forum and post your...

What to do when there is mold on my Kombucha brew?

No, it's not okay to have mold on your scoby or on the top of your kombucha liquid. You'll nee to discard it and start again. Make sure that everything is sterile when you start your kombucha. It is possible to restore the scoby by removing any mold and placing...

New Post: Make chai tea at home

If you love chai or have just heard about this Indian inspired tea with spices and milk, you'll be surprised to discover how wonderful a home made chai can taste. With our Artisan Chai Kit you can make delicious chai at home, but you don't have to have our kit. Here...