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How to Repair and Replant Iris in August

During July and August Iris growth slows, and the plant becomes somewhat dormant. It is during this time of year…

4 days ago

Using Ginger in the Treatment of Travel Sickness and Other Forms of Nausea

Ginger roots and stem have been used in Chinese, Asian, Arabic and Indian medicine systems for thousands of years. Ginger,…

2 months ago

Ginger: Its Use in Herbal Medicine

Ginger has been used as food flavoring and a medicine since early times. It is mentioned in the Bible, the…

2 months ago

How to Properly Separate Hostas Plants

My mother has recently been struggling to decide how and when to separate her hostas in the front yard. To…

2 months ago

How to Plant Irises

Irises are one of my favorite flowers. They're spectacular! Tall and colorful, with delicate blooms that last for about three…

7 months ago

How to Grow Bearded Iris Plants

One of the easiest perennial flower plants to grow has to be the bearded iris and it doesn't hurt that…

7 months ago

How to Divide and Transplant Iris

Fall is the time to plant new iris rhizomes, or to divide and transplant irises in an overcrowded bed. Irises…

3 years ago

The Controversy of Bloodroot as a Cancer Cure

The North American perennial Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis) has become one of the most controversial herbs in today's society. This small…

3 years ago

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