Archive for Organic Herbs
Fennel: Looks Graceful In The Garden, Tastes Great & Contains Medicinal Properties
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Fennel is a multi-purpose herb. It looks so graceful swaying in the breeze and the flowering heads look stunning regardless of the time of year.
A beautiful addition to any perennial herb garden, fennel has thick, 5 to 6 foot tall stems, feathery green or bronze foliage and impressive rays of tiny, umbel-shaped yellow flowers.
Fennel attracts butterflies, beneficial insects, and birds.
You will find many varieties of butterflies visiting your fennel for its delectable nectar. This herb is also a favorite host plant for ladybugs and other beneficial garden insects. TIP: The dried plant is an insect repellent.
When fennel starts to go to seed watch for tiny zesty-spirited songbirds such as the Bushtit. These feathered friends visit for the seeds and to gobble any insect that dare to venture onto the plant.
NOTE: If you plan to use the seeds yourself, be sure to collect them before the birds do. Maybe you can plant extra, and then you both are able to enjoy this fruit.
Fennel tastes great, contains medicinal properties. It contains iron, histidine and amino acids These elements are useful in the treatment of anemia. And, Read More→
Start Your Mornings With Holy Basil Tea To Slow Aging Process!
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Holy basil (Tulsi) tea is the beverage originated in India thousands of years ago. It is known for its rich antioxidant properties that promote wellness and longevity.
This means that it has the ability to slow oxidation in the body. The process of oxidation damages cells in the body and may contribute to the worsening of pre-existing conditions, as well as effects caused by aging.
As Tulsi is rich source of antioxidants, it neutralizes harmful radicals present in body to damage the cells and tissues. It enables the immune system to function properly and mitigates the joint pain.
Although many foods you eat contain antioxidants, today’s poor diets likely don’t provide you with all the free radical scavengers you need. This is one area where tea can come in handy as several types of tea have been shown to contain healthy antioxidants, including green tea and black tea. And, Read More→
Arugula Is The Easiest, Fastest Plant To Grow.
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Arugula is a green with zip. Long popular in France and Italy, the leaves of arugula provide a spicy zap when added to a salad.
This peppery green adds a unique bite to all kinds of salads and is delicious tucked into sandwiches as well.
It is the easiest plant to grow from seed and ready to harvest in less than a month. Also known as Garden Rocket, the plant is easy to grow indoors and requires very little care.
Arugula is high in Vitamin C and potassium and can be used in any recipe calling for basil. And, Read More→
The so called “weed,” purslane is one of the most nutritious herbs in existence. And, the best thing is: it’s free, and there’s no work involved in growing it.
Purslane contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable plant we know of. The most common dietary source of Omega-3s are cold water fish like Salmon.
There’s no reason to spend money on fish oil supplements if you have this tasty food source growing in your backyard or vegetable garden. Eating purslane is tastier, safer, and more effective than taking omega-3 supplements. To increase the effect, add walnut oil to your purslane.
Omega-3s aid the body in the production of compounds that effect blood pressure, clotting, the immune system, prevent inflammation, lower cholesterol (LDL), prevent certain cancers and control coronary spasms.
Purslane is loaded with nutrients. A single one-cup serving contains all the vitamin E you need in a day, as well as significant amounts of vitamin C and pro-vitamin A. Purslane is one of the very best sources of magnesium. And, Read More→
Herbs. Reasons To Grow Your Very Own Herbs.
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Chefs know it. Amateur cooks admit it: Freshly picked herbs are more delicious than anything you’ll find on a spice rack. So why not try growing your own herbs?
Many herbs can be maintained throughout the summer with minimal effort. And, the payoffs go beyond your pocketbook.
Herbs are closest to our hearts. Besides being beautiful in their own right, these sturdy, productive plants provide a bounty of flavor and fragrance.
That means we get twice the benefits from a single planting: pretty leaves and flowers to look at outdoors, and terrific tastes to enhance our cooking indoors! Herbs can take an average meal and turn it into a gourmet meal. By changing a few spices you can make one recipe into a new treat.
And if all that wasn’t enough, herbs happen to be some of the most trouble-free plants around. There are various reasons for growing herbs. Herbs are natural pest repellents and maintaining an herb garden is not expensive. You will only need a small amount of organic fertilizers to make the herbs healthy. And, Read More→
