Winter hit with blistering cold temperatures and record snowfalls for much of the country and left gardeners wondering what damage was done to their plot of land. Luckily for us, plants are as resilient as kids and will come bouncing back with a vengeance. However, you may want to brush up on some of the ...
According to David Hoffmann in his book Healthy Digestion [Storey Books, 2000] “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by crampy pain, gassiness, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. It might manifest as constipation or diarrhea or swing between both and can result in headaches and anxiety.” Herbal Remedies for the IBS Patient ...
“Spreading herbs and flowerets bright, Glisten’d with the dew of night, Nor herb nor floweret glisten’d there, But was carved in the cloister-arches as fair.” -Sir Walter Scott, The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Canto II Monastic communities were designed to be largely self sufficient. The monks needed to grow all the plant material they ...
Trying to eat less sodium, cholesterol, transfat, MSG, and artificial additives without sacrificing taste? Herbs and spices are the answer. Most restaurant food, I’m sorry to say, is sadly lacking in the herb and spice department. Americans dine out more now than ever before, but we aren’t very particular about the food we pay so ...
A plant may be called an herb; however, that does not mean that you should add some to your salad or brew up an herbal tea to cure what ails you. Some herbs, despite the fact that they may have a history of having been used as medicinal and/or culinary herbs, are actually quite toxic ...
Sweet scented spikes in shades of violet, Lavender’s delicate foliage and subtle bouquet provides an elegant summer show. Lavender is prized for both its fragrance and its color. The three main species are English, Spanish, and French. English Lavender features long grey or light blue stems that grow delicate flower spikes in late summer. The ...
