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Information on the Herb Lavender Lavender is one of my favorite herbs. I have several plants of various species throughout the garden. Try planting a couple of plants near a front door. They are easy to grow and do not need special care, other than trimming out the old wood. I was so happy to read that Lavender was chosen by the International Herb Association as the Herb of the Year for 1999! Lavender makes a great disinfectant. I use lavender oil. Take a clean, 12-16 oz plastic spray bottle and fill it with distilled or spring water. Add about 4-6 drops of oil and shake. Remember to use drops! A little goes a very long way. Now, Spray Away Germs! In the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, anywhere! I keep a bottle in the bathroom and also one in the kitchen . It makes the house smell nice, and helps prevent the spread of colds and other nasty illnesses. You can put a few drops in your bath after a stressful day. It is noted for its soothing and calming effects. I also put a few drops in the dogs bath water! It really helps take that "doggy" odor way. Lavender also has healing properties. It is good for insect bites, minor wounds and minor burns. Use the same spray bottle! On a hot day, take the spray bottle and mist yourself! It really feels good and the scent will calm you.. Use it on your face as a quick hydrator..The lavender will help with any acne, but don't get it in your eyes. >Put a few drops of lavender oil in your bureau drawers. Helps keep your clothing smelling fresh.. You can also put a few drops in the laundry, too! I like to use the lavender flowers for this, but you can use the oils.
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Green Thumb Academy - Helpful tips for the advanced home farmer
If you don't have space for your own home farm, consider volunteering at a community-based home farm. Triscuit and the non-profit organization Urban Farming are collaborating to create 50 community-based home farms in cities across the country in 2010. For more tips from Paul James, tools for starting your own home farm, and details about community-based home farms across the country where you can volunteer, visit www.triscuit.com/homefarming. * The Triscuit Home Farming Study, fielded by StrategyOne, is a national telephone survey among a representative sample of 1,018 U.S. adults conducted January 14, 2009 and January 17, 2009. Margin of error on total results (N=1,018) ±3.1%.SOURCE: Back to Home Page Email Me! Copyright 1999-2011 Privacy Policy |
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Home Grown GoodnessTips for growing herbs and veggies at home(Family Features) - All over the country, people are taking the time to enjoy the simple pleasures of growing their own vegetables and herbs. From small container gardens and raised beds, to community-based home farms where people grow food with neighbors, the idea of home-grown goodness has taken root. In fact, a recent survey from Triscuit* found that more than 60 percent of Americans say they are interested in growing fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs in a backyard garden and 44 percent have grown some of their own food in the past year. If you haven't started digging in to the trend, it's not too late. "The Gardener Guy," Paul James, has teamed up with Triscuit to celebrate the "Home Farming" movement, which encourages the simple joy of growing fresh herbs and vegetables on home farms and community-based home farms. James has shared some helpful tips to get you started. Home Farming 101 - How-to's for beginners
James says, "The number one rule is to start small. Whether it is growing herbs on your windowsill or vegetables in your backyard, anyone can start a home farm. As you gain confidence and knowledge you can always expand." |