We’re looking at ways to enjoy the cool months of winter in climates that are not warm all year round…and I found another today, Saunas! What a wonderful way to warm yourself, whether inside or out. Not only does this sound inviting, but there are health benefits…your skin is the largest organ on the body, [...]
It has been a while since I focused in on an herb, not necessarily because it is growing in my garden, but because of my 20+ year fascination with herbs, and their culinary and medicinal properties. This picture, used with permission, shows the bushy plant with it’s berries that goes by the botanical name ruscus [...]
The botanical name for this spiny bush, shrub, or small tree is Cratageus oxyancanthoides. Though it is native to the Mediterranean, it is cultivated worldwide. Wildlife enjoy it as a safe place to take cover, and as a food source. The bush flowers in the spring, and the berries are ready to harvest in early [...]
I’m sure you recognize this flower, maybe you’ve seen it along a roadside, or in a field. Maybe you’ve had some growing in your lawn and thought of it as a weed that should be removed. The white variety of clover was a common sight in our lawn when I as a child. As with [...]
Many of my posts are about the medicinal benefits of herbs, but this post, I’d like to focus on a medical concern that requires more than simple natural remedies. Whether you are working outdoors in your gardens, or working on your property and home, it is important to take time to think about your heart. [...]
