The liver helps the body maintain physical, mental and emotional balance. Here are some plants that can be made into teas and tinctures to help the liver maintain that balance.
Browsing through "The Cook's Garden” fills me with inspiration for the coming season, and I've already got my wish list jotted down to prove it.
A couple nights ago, I found myself sitting up with a very sick dog. Gracie has been my companion since just before my husband came into the picture—almost 13 years.
I get asked one question in particular on a fairly regular basis: Why can't I add dog waste to my compost pile? Just incase you've been wondering the same thing, here's the answer...
Most of us who garden, fertilize our plants at one point or another. How many of us think about feeding houseplants in the same way?
If you’re looking for an easy project to start soon after the ground thaws, consider making new plants from root cuttings. It's a great and inexpensive way to expand your garden, and spring and early fall are great times to do it.
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Strangely enough, it has become a day of controversy.
Last week, we talked about all the coleus varieties I'm looking forward to growing in my garden this year. Today, I'd like to share some of my favorite hints for growing coleus successfully.
If you’re like me, you brought a lot of your tender herb plants into the house at the end of summer. After several months of dry indoor air, a lack of beneficial insects and salt softened water, most of our plants are beginning to suffer.
Down on your legume luck? Identify what could be plaguing your crop and take steps right away to remedy the situation.
I like interspersing annuals into all my perennial borders—sun and shade alike—because they provide near-constant color and are fast-growing.
I spent last evening watching The Lorax with my kids. I found it timely in light of what's happening with our native ginseng (Panex quinquefolius).
