My grandmother called them “Hoodles.” In the medical world, they’re referred to as being “Cutaneous Papilloma” or an “Acrochordon.” But you probably know them better as being “Skin Tags.” These small outgrowths of skin can pop up anywhere on your skin. Mainly, you’ll find them on your eyelids, neck, armpits, chest and groin areas. Although ...
If you love to knit, you enjoy DIY projects. So why settle for commercially available colors for your yarn? Why not experiment with your own natural dyes, made from plants? The Benefits of Natural Dyes Dye plants are freely available. Many, like goldenrod, yarrow, tansy or poke, are often dismissed as weeds. If you don’t ...
For those living in Missouri that would like to incorporate more native plants into your garden, there are many to choose from. These wildflowers are all good in shady areas in the landscape. They have been categorized by the soil conditions, so you can find something no matter what soil you have in your shaded ...
Before moving to my current home five years ago, I had a garden full of beautiful, native Illinois wildflowers. I tried to move some of them to my new home, but the weather and soil conditions were not good, so they perished. After getting my garden established the following summer at my new home, I ...
The North American perennial Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis) has become one of the most controversial herbs in today’s society. This small to medium sized plant with it’s spring-blooming flowers of white petals and golden yellow centers has been debated much of late, because of it’s reported cures for certain types of cancers. According to Rodales Illustrated ...
Our environment is filled with poisonous substances that are dangerous to humans as well as our pets. Rabbits are notorious for nibbling on articles that aren’t necessarily good for their health which includes many common plants that can potentially dangerous, even deadly. While many plants are toxic to animals, rabbits can be more susceptible as ...
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