Growing Herbs

On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower set sail for the New World. On board the Mayflower were 102 passengers. The ship’s official bill of lading was lost long ago. We do [ ...click to read more ]

This is a fragrant and beautiful mixture to make for a Thanksgiving table arrangement. You’ll need a large glass bowl or a pretty wicker basket, and the following [ ...click to read more ]

Dressing the banquet wedding table, personal accessories ,beauty and meanings. Brides of the Middle Ages were no different than the brides of today. Renaissance [ ...click to read more ]

Rosemary was entwined into a wreath and worn as part of the bride’s headdress in Medieval times. Rosemary represented love and loyalty, which was something a bride [ ...click to read more ]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to soothe a sore throat or headache with a snip of the scissors? Before old Jack Frost makes an appearance, you could have a winter’s [ ...click to read more ]

Salsa and Cilantro Dressing 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa [ fresh or bottled ] 1/2 cup of French dressing 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro In a glass bowl, mix [ ...click to read more ]

Herbs in general are very easy to grow. Most are quite free from damage by diseases and insects. A few short rows in the vegetable or flower garden will supply more than [ ...click to read more ]

Mosquitoes carry a lot of nasty diseases, including West Nile Virus. The WNV is carried by birds, that are bitten by mosquitoes, who then transfer it to humans and other [ ...click to read more ]

Not only is lemon balm used in cooking, baking, crafts, in teas, it is also a powerhouse of anti-viral, antispasmodic, and contains natural sedative properties. Lemon balm, [ ...click to read more ]

One of the easiest and most prolific herbs to grow, lemon balm has a fragrance much like lemon-flavored lollipops. Best climate and site: Zones 4-9. Full sun is best for the [ ...click to read more ]