Nature Rx
Did you know that many herbs, fruits and veggies have tons of medicinal benefits? In this section you’ll learn all kinds of cool things about healthy benefits of nature’s resources.
Oregano: Walk the Wild Side
Oregano is a force to reckon with both in the kitchen and while he fortifies the garden from interlopers. Being a pal to other herbs is not his style, but he will tolerate creeping thyme making a fuzzy little carpet at his feet.
read moreMagical Petals of the Calendula
So queenly that Mary Queen of Scots declared her beauty in her rhyme and, “…reigned in her garden most sublime.” Marigolds, or Calendula in its Latin formality, are the unassuming, golden flowers with a pungent odor.
read moreCelery – The Royal Stalk
This rag-topped darling of the veggie set is a family favorite. Even my kitty Killjoy would tickle out the fresh celery bunch from the grocery bag for a quick snack. Celery’s name comes from the Latin word...
read moreHome Remedies
Living in the Midwest, just across the river from Kentucky, where tobacco was abundant, I remember getting bee stings every summer. My parents always used moist tobacco to soothe my skin and keep it from swelling. Did it work?
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