All About Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass [ Cymbopogon citratus ] Originally native to grasslands in Southeast Asia, lemon grass is now cultivated in many tropical regions, including Guatemala, the West [ ...click to read more ]
Growing Herbs
Articles on how to grow herbs.
Urban Homesteading ~ Self Responsibility
This video is produced by a friend of mine, Jacqueline DuBois [ The Moon Mother.net ] In the video, Jackie discusses taking personal responsibility for prepping, growing your [ ...click to read more ]
Solstice Full Moon ~ June 20, 2016
See Solstice Full Moon … The Full Moon appears on the same night as the Summer Solstice. The last time this occurred was June, 1948 [ A very good year for many [ ...click to read more ]
Salad Herbs
Each of these herbs have a distinct flavor and texture. If space in the garden is limited, they can be grown in planters. They require at least four hour of sunlight each [ ...click to read more ]
Rooting Cuttings (and other Joys of Spring)
How to Root Cuttings It’s easy to root cuttings of azaleas, rhododendrons, crape myrtle and other woody plants! Take cuttings that are about six inches long — this [ ...click to read more ]
Simple Steps Towards Better Living
We live in a fast-paced world, juggling careers, family obligations, house and yard work. In spite of modern technology and convenience foods, we seem to have less time to [ ...click to read more ]
Spring Letter
Turmeric [Natural News] “Turmeric has long been one of the most prized spices from the East, but its benefits extend far beyond the wonderful flavor and color it lends [ ...click to read more ]
The Healing Power of Comfrey
Comfrey – Symphytum officinale (Boraginaceae plant family). Native to Europe and Asia; naturalized all over the world. Loves rich soil and full sun. Under ideal [ ...click to read more ]
Plantain ~ The Wonder Weed
Plantain – Plantago major, Plantaginaceae Description: Deep green, lily like plants found along streams, roadsides and lawns. The flowers are a yellow-green in [ ...click to read more ]
Vervain – Verbena officinalis verbenaceae
By far, not the most beautiful or fragrant of herbs, but certainly the most magical of all herbs in Europe, the Middle East, and China. Sacred to the Druids, vervain was used [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 