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April 13th, 2011
Soapwort is used as an expectorant, a mild diuretic, and to help eliminate toxins from the liver, however, it is toxic and can cause stomach upsets and have a powerful laxative effect when taken in higher doses. It’s a very effective herb when applied externally for skin [...] September 23rd, 2010 Don’t you just love Mother Nature and the way she gives individual herbs so many uses? Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a prime example of just how versatile herbs can be. Since ancient times it has been used for food and medicine as well as in the household. This article explores some of the [...] August 4th, 2010 Good things can come from bad things that happen and this is one of those stories. As I mentioned in a previous post a bush fire in January last year burnt out half of our property and came very close to burning down our temporary dwelling. Thankfully the rural fire [...] March 20th, 2010 As we know, history repeats itself and when it comes to food there is no exception. Culinary habits are becoming more interesting with the reintroduction of ancient grains in to the diet along with salad herbs that haven’t been seen since the sixteenth century. Back then the diversity of [...] February 19th, 2010 If you have pets such as dogs, cats, and guinea pigs, you’ve probably noticed them eating this grass in your yard unless of course it’s always maintained and there is no place for weeds or grass to grow long. [...] February 6th, 2010 People come from a widespread area to purchase all manner of items but one of the most popular stalls is the one selling medicinal herbs and garden plants. [...] December 24th, 2009
In 1885 Baron Ferdinand von Mueller noted that the leaves and flowers of this popular garden plant could be eaten as a replacement for cress and considered it to be -anti-scorbutic (scurvy-curing). Although nasturtium is known more for its culinary uses Europeans use the essential oil made from the plant [...] November 25th, 2008 This style of gardening is well worth doing if you have poor or clay soil, like to garden the easy way without digging or weeding, or only have concrete instead of grass – yes, it will work on top of the hardest surface. [...] |
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