When people plant their gardens, usually each vegetable gets a plot of land all to itself--potatoes over here, cucumbers over there, and so forth. But many gardeners also plant herbs alongside their vegetables. This is called "companion planting" and it has many benefits. For example, companion planting can enrich your garden soil and make soil … [Read more...]
11 Most Useful Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow
Learning to use herbal remedies can be a great way to increase your self-reliance. While there’s no way to totally eliminate the need for modern medicine, herbal remedies can help you avoid some trips to the doctor. Unfortunately, good quality organic medicinal herbs can be expensive. Luckily, there are many healing herbs that are easy to grow … [Read more...]
11 Powerful Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing
For centuries, people have used herbs both to nourish and to heal the body. In addition to adding flavor to food, many herbs are high in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. While many grocery stores sell fresh herbs, it is easy and inexpensive to grow your own at home. In fact, most herbs do well in a backyard garden or … [Read more...]
8 Herbs and Flowers That Can Ease Your Aches and Pains
Nature has provided everything we need to survive, including medicinal plants that ease aches and pains, relieve migraines, clear up rashes, reduce swelling and bruising, and treat various illnesses. At one time, natural remedies were used in homes everyday. Carefully cultivated herb gardens supplied medicine for the family and were often shared … [Read more...]
