I am enjoying Barbara Kingsolver's new book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," in which she writes about her family's year-long effort to grow, purchase and eat only locally produced food. I'd like to give some of her ideas a try, and it occurred to me that perhaps growing and ... Views: 835
Now that my garden has been put to bed for the winter, I miss having the fresh smells of aromatic herbs in my home. I have dried my culinary herbs. Do you have any tips on how to use herbs during the holidays for food, festivities and fragrance?
Herbs are a perfect addition to holiday ... Views: 933
The kids have been in school for only a few weeks but already have runny noses and coughs. Are there any herbs that would help to keep them healthy and resist all the new bugs they get exposed to in the classrooms?
Changes of season and exposure to new kids and new germs in the classroom ... Views: 825
Last Saturday as I shopped at one of the big box stores, I felt irritated by the crowd because it was hard to maneuver with my cart. Though I had shopped carefully, I was disappointed at the checkout when as usual my purchases totaled more than I had expected. Getting out of the parking lot was ... Views: 790
Rosemary Gladstar, beloved American herbalist and owner of Sage Mountain, herbal retreat center and native plant preserve, in Vermont, has given permission to use her complimentary words as an endorsement for Thrive Tonic. She says, “You’ve got an awesome formula, a great name and very nice ... Views: 2180
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I am a fifty five year old woman with normal aging concerns and feel that it would be beneficial to use herbs instead of pharmaceuticals for my few muscular aches and pains, occasionally hot flash, low energy and inability to sleep through the night, and ... Views: 1325