Herbs Associated with Halloween
Folks in my neighborhood have taken Halloween to a whole new level; it is incredible what a bit of technology will do for a holiday. Back in my...
An Introductory Guide to Ayurvedic Herbs
The practice of Ayurvedic medicine originated in India thousands of years ago. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative...
10 Interesting, Unique Herbs & What to Do With Them
The uses for herbs are extremely varied and widespread. While some cultures use herbs primarily in the kitchen, others use herbs as alternative...
Protect Your Garden… Naturally
You have put a lot of hard work into your garden, and now it is time to protect it! The biggest pest problem you face is insects, and the easiest way to prevent insect damage is to create an ‘unfriendly environment’. Your best defense is a HEALTHY GARDEN. Here are...
How to Repel Insects Naturally
We've all got someone on speed dial in the summer months to help with these annoying pest, just in case we're unlucky enough to have an infestation of insects in our home. I know a few people who have added a fly screen to their double glazed windows, in the hopes of...
At War in My Garden ~ Why I Love Growing Herbs
These unattractive enemies have taken over my squash, and I am spending much of my time and energy in a war against them. Squash Beetles ~ nasty little things that suck the life out of the plants I've been nurturing since I first put seed to soil in mid March. You...
From Soothing the Body and Mind to Bringing Pollinators to the Garden, 10 Ways to Use Lavender
Lavender is one herb that many will find instantly recognizable, either by its soothing aroma or the distinctive purple blooms that grow in upright spears and bring droves of bees into the garden. While lavender can take a little longer to get established, this...
The Journey Begins
Growing up in the 1960’s, we all heard the same refrain: ‘Go play outdoors!’. Raising children in a relatively safe and protected environment in the early 1990’s, we echoed that as well: ‘Get outside, now!’ Our children are in their 20’s, and are as plugged in as...
24 Yummy Basil Recipes
Anytime is a great time to add basil to your recipes! Fresh from the garden, or indoor garden, paired with tomatoes or other produce, basil adds a great burst of flavor. The highly fragrant herb is related to peppermint and comes in many varieties to give added depth...