February 2015

Salvia lyrata – also known as lyreleaf sage, wild sage, cancerweed

February 20, 2015 // 2 Comments

If you live on the U.S. mainland, especially the eastern half, you’ve probably seen this prolific plant growing along roadsides or in vacant lots. It is also planted [ ...click to read more ]

Your Best Garden Ever- Part 3

February 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

Cucumbers: Considered a tropical vegetable. they thrive and seem to grow overnight when the temperature is above 80 degrees. Plants and vines are frost tender and should not [ ...click to read more ]

Your Best Garden Ever- Part 2

February 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

Planting season for spring crops begin 6 weeks before the last spring frost, but tomatoes and peppers and other warm season vegetables are planted later. Usually May 10th is [ ...click to read more ]

Your Best Garden Ever

February 17, 2015 // 2 Comments

Growing your own vegetables this spring and summer will provide you and your family with delicious vegetables and healthy exercise. By combining a little planning and some [ ...click to read more ]

Saving the Monarchs

February 12, 2015 // 4 Comments

Growing up as a child in Virginia, one of my fondest memories was watching the spring and autumn migrations of the orange and black butterflies we call monarchs. It’s [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket – 20

February 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

For a stronger immune system: eat garlic, onions, ginger and lots of spices such as oregano, turmeric, cinnamon and sage. Add spices and herbs to soups, stews, casseroles, [ ...click to read more ]

February Recipes- Salads, Desserts, Main Dishes

February 6, 2015 // 1 Comment

Miami Fruit Salad 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped mint 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2 cups fresh [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy

February 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

Colds, flu, and achy joints… Sore Throat Gargle 2 cups of boiling water 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh or dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon sea salt In a large mug, add the [ ...click to read more ]