May 15
I love this awesome herb garden from Rose and rust. It looks so nice and since the herbs are each in their own square it stays all nice and tidy. If you look at all the pictures she even has beans and other veggies growing in the squares. Great idea. http://rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.com/2011/06/bounty-from-garden.html
May 12
Food shed planet tells us that growing basil is much more economical than buying it in the store. They did the figures and came up with the price of basil from the store being about $16.00 per pound. At that price I would have to agree it would be way way cheaper to grow your …
May 12
This is a fantastic site for information on spices. It tells which ones belong in which group and then tells you what types of food they are used in. Great source from The Epicentre for folks that like to try new things when cooking. The page loads on A and B spices, to see the …
May 06
Lunds and Byerlys website shares this infographic that helps reduce wasted food by storing properly and ripening tips when needed.
May 01
According to Nature Hack these five plants will help repel flies so you can enjoy your yard or patio without them. Makes a pretty easy method of controlling them if all you need to do is put out a few of these plants. http://naturehacks.com/herbs/5-herbs-that-repel-flies/
Apr 20
Off The Grid News website shares suggestions on how to start a medicinal herb garden. Within their article is an interesting chart that features the herb, common usages for that herb, which part of the herb to use and which climate zones each herb grows in.
Apr 08
Nice article and chart on growing herbs for your ailments. Off the grid news has the information to grow your own pharmacy. The chart tells which plants are good for what ailments and which part of the plant to use and which zones it will grow in. From Aloe to Yellow dock it looks like …
Apr 04
Imagine a time when there was no deodorant, shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent, or an array of pine cleaners and disinfectants. With no access to exterminators or air fresheners, medieval people made use of strongly scented herbs to discourage vermin and to mask the scent of household odors. Tansy was grown to discourage flies, lavender …
Apr 04
Herb Cottage website shares how to use herbs to to naturally heal ailments that chicken may develop. Herbs can heal infestations of worms, lice, mites and general health.
Apr 03
Hibiscus And More blog shares a list of plants that you can add to your yard around your home that will repel mosquitoes. This is an organic, low maintenance and chemical free to control mosquitoes that could possibly carry the West Nile virus. Female mosquitoes pierces the upper layer of your skin with her proboscis, …
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