Easy & natural homemade Castile hand soap
Want to save money and create your own natural homemade handsoap the whole family can use? Try this recipe! Plus we reveal a little secret to help you get the most out of your homemade Castile hand soap. Castile soap is a versatile all-natural soap made from vegetable oil. It is non toxic and biodegradable […]
What to Plant in Spring
Spring is arguably the best time to get outdoors and into the garden to enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine. But what are the best, easy-care varieties to plant in your spring garden? A garden to delight the senses Here at the Pineapple Farmhouse we love to plant lots of herbs and vegetable seedlings plus […]
How to knock over your cleaning routine in less than two hours a fortnight
Let’s face it, most of us wouldn’t say we love cleaning, although I am sure we all do love the feeling of a clean home! As a busy mum of two I have tried many ways to cut down my cleaning ‘workload’. In this blog I will show you how I changed my cleaning mindset […]
5 Eco-friendly Household Products Worth the Switch
There are more ‘green’ products on offer than ever before and while we’re lucky to have the option of avoiding nasties like harsh chemicals and single use plastics, sometimes the risk of trying something new along with some pretty hefty price tags can make us think twice before making the switch. As busy mums we […]
How to grow an edible garden
Whether you’re a green thumb or serial plant killer, there is an option for everyone. It doesn’t need to be expensive and you don’t need to have a lot of gear. In this blog we’ll show you how. Start simple If you don’t have a lot of time or money, or just want something fun […]
Garden therapy
Natures antidote to busyness A busy modern life that glorifies instant results and perfection can leave us feeling really down. But did you know there’s a natural antidote that gives back in spades? See what I did there? Yep, it’s gardening! I have very fond memories, from when I was a young girl, of visiting […]
About Me
Hi, I’m Emily. I started the Pineapple Farmhouse blog to share our family’s love of slow and sustainable living, wholesome home cooking, a natural handmade home and farmhouse style.
