Pets Love Herbs

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There are some wonderful herbs that can help our smaller, furry, feathered or scaly family members. Giving them a gentle herb as a first course of action can save a trip to the vet. This can be a more relaxing way to deal with a health issue for your pet, not to mention a less-expensive way for you! While our pets often seem just like us, they do have special health needs and cannot always take what we can. With that in mind, I'd like to share information about a few herbs that can come in … [Read more...]

Celebrating Herbs & Botanicals: HerbDay 2012

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Herbs are essential components of everything, from dietary supplements to incredible cuisine, beautiful gardens, effective personal care and vital nutrients. To honor the myriad ways herbs enhance the lives of people everywhere, the 7th annual international HerbDay will take place Saturday, May 5. HerbDay is a coordinated series of independently produced, public, educational events that celebrate the importance of herbs and herbalism. HerbDay activities are held at retail stores, schools, … [Read more...]

The Accidental Herb Garden

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No time to garden? You might try what I did. Years ago, we had just purchased our first home, I was pregnant, mothering a 2 year old, and working. There was simply no way that I could start my dream herb garden. So...I decided to let Nature design my herb garden. By happy accident, I discovered that our property had a nice selection of wild herbs growing quite contentedly on their own. First, we had four old crabapple trees that stood on a carpet of violets. Violets are so wonderful. The … [Read more...]