5 Herbal Teas to Feed Plant Starts
April 30, 2014Plenty of chemicals are available to help anyone propagate plants. The problem with them is … the chemicals. Why not use natural methods instead?
How To Make Flower Essences
April 23, 2014When I considered what I might want to write about around Easter time this year, I began looking into the healing properties of the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum).
21 Plants that Feed Spring-Feverish Bees
April 16, 2014One of the first signs of spring on a honey farm is a particular buzz in the air. After spending all winter cooped up indoors with several thousand family members, the worker bee understandably has a serious case of spring fever.
3 Great Herbs to Fight Viruses
April 9, 2014This week, I want to discuss some common herbs that you might add to your family meals that have anti-viral and immune-stimulating benefits.
Make A Natural Sore Throat Gargle
April 2, 2014Here in Ohio, the mumps virus is in the news right now, so everyone is in crisis mode. It seems that when we hear about one of the old childhood diseases, like mumps, measles or whooping cough, we worry that a catastrophe is brewing.
Praying Mantis: Free Farm Labor
March 26, 2014This slender predator insect can be a great asset to your garden, keeping pest populations under control.
Rocks in Your Garden? Leave Them There!
March 19, 2014Since the time of the earliest settlers in this country, the process has been relatively the same: We clear an area of trees and shrubs, peel off the sod, and till the soil.
2 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Herbs
March 12, 2014The introduction of healing herbs into any family usually begins with an adult. The benefits can be felt at every age level, but the enthusiasm is often not that easy to spread.
Caring for Aging Animal Companions
February 26, 2014A 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.
Feed Your Houseplants with Compost Tea
February 19, 2014Most of us who garden, fertilize our plants at one point or another. How many of us think about feeding houseplants in the same way?
