Shrubs are a wonderful way to significantly reduce the amount of pollutants in the air, especially evergreens. Consider a tree or shrub as a centerpiece in your native garden; we may all breathe a little easier. This is a nice sampling to whet your appetite and get you started, 10 that are picked to thrive ...
When we think about the rose bush, we think of beautiful fragrant flowers that bloom throughout the summer, but the rose bush produces more than just fragrant flowers. Rose bushes also produce a useful fruit, rose hips. Rose hips are vitamin and antioxidant rich, provide visual interest to winter gardens and provide food for birds. ...
Flavored green teas are great for those trying to lose weight; they are full of healthy ingredients and delicious flavors while being calorie-free. I love green tea and use it as a way to keep my weight under control by helping me avoid drinking too many sugary, calorie-laden sodas, juices, and coffees, but I really ...
The patented rose bush you buy consists of branches from the patented variety grafted onto a rootstock variety. Everything that grows from the grafted portions is true to the parent. Rooted cuttings are another way to propagate patented roses. Cuttings also keep the new plants true to the parent. A plant patent lasts for 20 ...
I recently had a rough few nights trying to sleep, but didn’t want to take any medication to remedy the issue. I remembered having a conversation with my brother about a drink called Marley’s Mellow Mood. He told me it worked really well to relax him, and he ended up getting a very good night’s ...
It happens from time to time that you don’t really feel like yourself and you are hot and feel chilled or sweaty. You probably have a fever. The body usually has a normal temperature of 97 degrees to 98.6 degrees. If your temperature is above that it is a fever. If you are an adult ...
It seems that more and more people are looking for natural alternatives for treating chronic disease and relieving pain. The expense and potential side effects of conventional medications can be a strong motivator for people suffering with chronic health problems to seek alternative remedies. For those suffering from osteoarthritis, natural treatments including omega 3 fatty ...
You have had bananas, oranges and strawberries. You have even had cranberries and kumquats, but you yearn for something different – look no further than your rose garden. If you are lucky enough to grow Rugosa Roses, then you can have a fresh supply of rose hips. Rugosa roses are fragrant and vigorous as well ...
Rose hips are the “fruit” of a rose plant. They are the pod where a rose flower has bloomed and fallen off. Usually they are in shades or red or orange but can also range up to an almost black color. Rose hips are very high in vitamin C and can be used dry for ...
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