Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Welcome Back! I have some new information for you about your container herbs. Don’t forget to check out the new poster page.If you enjoy gardening, then learning how to build a greenhouse is going to provide you a lot of happiness. You might be wanting to build a greenhouse [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
There are no known cures for the common cold, but many plants and healing herbs can be used to soothe symptoms of the cold or flu. Science has now shown that remedies known from folk medicine can calm cold symptoms and even speed healing.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Borage: An Ancient and Contemporary Remedy Quote: Quote: The herb borage has been in use since ancient times and modern research shows it can significantly aid in the treatment of acute respiratory illnesses, menopause, PMS, and even arthritis. It has a wide range of actions and is in use in numerous complementary medical treatments. Borago officinalis, known as borage, is a member of the same family of plants as comfrey: boraginaceae. Native to Syria, borage has long been used th
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
With the days getting longer and the wild greens getting bigger, the excitement of baby plants keeps us active and planning for the growing season. Despite the several inches of snow and even more rain we had this past week, it’s feeling more like spring than ever (maybe it’s the several foot deep mud down by the river). The Wax Currants and Gooseberries have opening buds on them, and a few bushes are already adorned with small leaves. Not to be outdone, the Nettles are growing at a remarkable r
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Tuesday, 3 February 2009My mum used to have numerous pots of Aloe Vera in her garden when I was younger. She would cut up the leaves of the bigger plants and make juice out of them to drink. I never drank them because I found the juice yucky. In fact, I consider the gel of Aloe Vera yucky too because of the slimy feel. However, I do know the goodness of Aloe Vera for both its health and beauty benefits and used the gel quite a bit as a teenager to apply on my wounds and burns although I’ve n
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Prostate problems affect almost 90% of males over age 50. Additionally, for many men the prostate problems begin at the age of 40. However, many men are excited about beta-sitosterol as a powerful remedy for the prostate. Beta-sitosterol…Powerful Prostate Remedy? Beta-sitosterol is plant sterol found in almost all plants. It is one of the main subcomponents of a group of plant sterols known as phytosterols. Beta-sitosterol is present in foods like soybeans, corn oil and wheat germ. R
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Wish you could spout historic horticultural factoids as though you did it every day? This is easy when it comes to herbs, because there’s a secret behind the oldest plants that links them all together by their botanical names. Photo caption: ABOVE: Be sure to plant sage in slightly raised beds to keep the crown high and dry if conditions tend toward the wet side in your garden. Photo by …
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
by Kent Higgins Did you know that gardening is one of the oldest hobbies? Plants have, of course, been around since the beginning of mankind. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and gardening has long been a leisure activity for the elite. In Asia, plants have been used to treat and cure diseases for hundreds of years. Chinese medicine is especially known for its use of herbs and other plants. Not only have plants been cultivate for their medicinal
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