Beyond pesto: The healing benefits of basil
I love fresh herbs, and I had big plans this spring. I even wrote a blogpost about the herbs I chose to grow this year. But I ended up with…
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Simple Tips for Companion Planting with Herbs
Herbs are used for cooking and cleaning, and for centuries were the only medicine we had. Herbs are still a great way to create more flavorful meals, and give your…
6 Easy Herbs for Beginning Gardeners
I am no master gardener, especially when it comes to growing herbs outdoors. In the past they’ve either bolted too quick or not done so great. So, this year I’ve…
3 Healing Herbs for the Cold and Flu
Will winter never end?! You don’t need to answer. I know it will end, but the months until springtime last way too long. And it feels harder to stay healthy…
Garlic: Nature’s Alternative to Antibiotics
Garlic as a Natural Alternative to Antibiotics There’s no doubt that antibiotics have been an amazing invention. They’ve transformed medicine and helped millions beat once-deadly infections. However, over the years…
Fun Ways to Use Edible Flowers
My blog isn’t a cooking blog, but if you’ve been here before you know I love flowers, so the idea of using flowers in food is a fun twist to…
Easy Edible Flowers You Can Grow
If you’ve visited here before, you know I love me some flowers! In a previous post, I’ve written about the health benefits of Chamomile, and in this post I thought…
Gardening, Healthy Food, Healthy Lifestyle
Beginning gardener? Here are 4 mistakes to avoid
4 New Gardener Mistakes to Avoid Full disclosure right up front: I am not an expert gardener. I’ve probably had as many failures as successes over the years, but along…
5 Spices to Boost Digestion
We often think of spices just for flavor, but many are proven to benefit our health – especially the digestive system. Read on to learn of five common spices that…