Chamomile is a flowering herb that can be used in cooking and in tea. Chamomile flowers steeped in hot water make a very relaxing tea, perfect for sipping on a quiet evening or a rainy afternoon. This year, I decided to grow some chamomile in my own garden. Chamomile is a member of the daisyContinue reading “Growing Chamomile for Tea”
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Nature’s Cold and Flu Remedy
The cold and flu season are among us, a natural way to fight this ugly season is with elderberries! Elderberry syrup is becoming popular to treat the cold and flu, but it has been around for thousands of years. Black elderberries are small berries that come from the elder tree native to North America andContinue reading “Nature’s Cold and Flu Remedy”
Cinnamon & Sugar Pumpkin Seeds Snack
Don’t throw away the seeds when you carve pumpkins this year! Save them and make this recipe for the perfect sweet and salty fall snack! Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free! It’s pumpkin season and the best part of fall is creating yummy treats with left over pumpkin seeds from your Halloween Jack-o-lantern! It can be aContinue reading “Cinnamon & Sugar Pumpkin Seeds Snack”
Herbs for your Pets
Herbs have long been used to treat and prevent ailments in people, and apart from smelling good and adding an extra something to your cooking, certain herbs can help your dog, too. Your fury friends deserve herb love too! If you have room to grow herbs (and you really don’t need much, a window boxContinue reading “Herbs for your Pets”
Planting Tips for Aloe Vera
One of the best plants to have in your home or office is Aloe Vera. It can provide some tropical flair to your desktop or garden as an easy-going succulent.The plant is stemless or very short-stemmed with thick, greenish, fleshy leaves that fan out from the plant’s central stem. The margin of the leaf is serratedContinue reading “Planting Tips for Aloe Vera”
