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Articles related to "Mullein"
Marvelous Mullein An in-depth look at Mullein including medicinal and magical properties, tips on growing, and the history and folklore surrounding this marvelous herb! herb • herbal • herbalism • mullein • verbascum thapsus
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Mullein is an easy plant to identify, with its towering flower stalks and thick leaves like flannel that stay green even in winter. mullein • verbascum • plant torch • hand drill • herbal smoking mixture
Protect Yourself from SARS Keep your lungs healthy the wise woman way sars • flu • colds • herb • susun
Back To The Land of...... Some of us 'weeds' know where we NEED to be, and for me it's where I can watch the dear weeds in their NATURAL habitat. weeds • motherwort • witch hazel • mullein • willow
NEW HERBS FOR 2004 2004 brings a new gardening season. This year, a number of fine herbs are being introduced to American gardeners. new herbs for 2004 • purple coneflower • purple coneflower 'rocky top hybrids • ' jelitto seed co. • darwin plants
Sorting the Weeds from the Wimps In the sadness of a dry, hot, brutal summer, there is still much to be learned if we will but listen. weeds • meadows • wildflowers • seasons • drought
Wake-Up Call! As the signs of spring arrive, a certain silliness runs through us all. Hallelujah. seasons • weeds • weather • spring • vernal equinox
why weeds and wild things? Surprise! Weeds are for a lot more than pulling! weeds • wild plants • gardening • edible flowers • dandelion
Autumn Makes Spring Every garden task right now marries an ending to a promised beginning. Recipes for Mullein Tea and Autumn Vegetable Stew garden • gardening • autumn • fall • seasons
Earache Remedies These earache home therapies may help ease the pain while awaiting your doctor's visit. earache remedies • ear pain • aching ear • earache home therapies • ear infection
Medicinal, Food Plants in Winter Plants that stay green in winter under the snow include a handful of herbs that can be easily harvested for medicinal use; some of them are also edible. edible medicinal plants • herbs leaves stay green under snow • chickweed vitamins • self-heal • heal all
HERB NEWS FOR MAY Ephedra and other herbs have been in the news recently. Here is the latest herb news. 'hazel' lavender • 'thumbelina leigh' lavender • english lavender • 'little giant' purple coneflower • jelitto seeds
Sneezes, Wheezes and Dribbles Herbal Remedies for the Allergic Horse horses • natural • herbal • garlic • boneset
'Tis the SEASON??? Be it ever so scrambled, it's still sleep and soup to get us through another winter seasons • herbs • weeds. weather • soup
Cornell Plantations Flower and Herb Garden A walk through the Flower and Herb Garden of Cornell Plantations with photographs, descriptions and links. cornell plantations flower and herb garden • herb garden • flower garden
Flowers and Herbs for Halloween Old fashioned cures, remedies, protections, amulets and charms from your herb and flower garden to make your Halloween trick or treat night a safe, relaxing experience. halloween safety tips • halloween flowers • herbs for halloween • halloween garden • flower lore
Upright Growing Container Plants These plants all have strong vertical or upright growth habits to add contrast and interest in a container or hanging basket planting. container plants • plants with upright growth habit • vertical accents • snapdragons • red fountain grass
The Natural Horse Herbal An personal testimony of the effectivness of Natural Herbs vs. Chemical treatments. equine • horse • pony • herbs • herbal
Herbal Skin Care for Pets Herbal skin care for pets.,Herbal skin care for pets. herbs • natural pet care • pet health • herbs • natural pet care
A Journey Down Smokey Hollow Road Discover the natural beauty and serenity waiting for you when you make a detour from the more heavily traveled roads. detours • road • summer • smokey hollow road • grant county
Boo! Seasonal Wildflower Lore In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch. wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
Immune Boosting Herbs Spring is upon us. Many of us think that Flu season is over, but for many it’s just the beginning. A lot of people succumb to the flu in early spring for a number of reasons. With the threat of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) now in the world, the flu has taken on a whole new level of fear. Prevention is the best defense against all manner of illness. Immune boosting herbs can make up the bulk of that defense. flu • colds • sars • herbs • immune
Interstate Botany: Comments on Interstate Highway Vegetation Mangement Efforts to brighten and beautify our interstate highways are erratic and subject to the whims of local officialdom, often to the detriment of the very goals sought. interstate highway system • shenandoah valley gardening • interstate botany • virginia interstate highways • vegetation management
The Wonders of the Herbal Bath Throughout history it is easy to see the importance various cultures placed on the ritual of the bath. Baths can sooth and relax, or refresh and stimulate. They can ease the body, and calm the mind. The ‘wholistic’ practitioner knows the importance of bringing together mind, body and spirit in the tranquil, centered atmosphere of the bath...and knows that when this power is combined with the natural powers of herbs, we can quite literally wash our physical and emotional troubles away. bath • herbal bath • bath tea • bathing • relaxation
Harvest Wild Plants for Tea Whether you seek the healing properties of plants or the flavor of a fresh, wild, no-cost, caffeine-free drink, you might enjoy harvesting your own plants for tea. herbal tea • harvest herbs for tea • rose hips • wild edible plants • raspberry leaves
SlugFest Slug invasions are one of the most common springtime gardening problems in all areas of the world. Here's a number of environmentally friendly suggestions for trimming your problem down to size. slug control • slugs
Texture Texture is a tool to the artist, and a key to our perceptions and enjoyment of the world around us. texture • perceptions • elements of design • sound waves • air particles
Herbs and Healing The use of herbs in healing, and some methods of preparation. herbs • healing • methods • tisane • tea
Invasive Species Invasive alien plants may upset the ecological balance in their new location. invasive plants • alien plants • exotic plants
The Weeds of September Some surprising merits of Goldenrod goldenrod • weeds • goldenrod tincture • goldenrod
The Spirit of Simples Susun Weed discusses the use of simples: what are they and why use them? susun • susan • weed • herb • cough
A Jewel of a Weed Impatiens cousin, poison ivy soother, hummingbird's brunch. Not bad for a weed! impatiens • jewelweed • lady's mantle • hummingbird gardens • poison ivy
Equinox in the Moon Garden Egg-standing celebrations for the Autumn Equinox in Lady Barbara's September Moon Garden. gardens • night • egg-standing • autumn equinox
Thanksgiving Day Poems Thanksgiving poems can be used in giving thanks or as a toast before a meal to add joy of the holiday. thanksgiving day • thanksgiving day poems • thanksgiving by edgar a. guest • thanksgiving day by l.marie child • in harvest by sophie jewel
Agricultural Use of Antibiotics Causes Risks for Humans -- Plus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics. antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
Myth and Folklore: Mullen ...we have some winter to kill. That means “Plant Families” and “Myth and Folklore” articles. Let’s start with the latter. They’re more fun. myth and folklore: mullen • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Summer's Bounty The wealth of Summer is in the abundance of wild and cultivated foods that are ready to harvest. Share the wealth! wild foods • edible wild plants • garden • gardening • cooking
The Kitchen Herb Garden In continuing the early gardens articles, this time we look at the Kitchen Herb Garden. gardens • kitchen gardens • herbs • herb gardens • heritage gardening
BASIC HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR HORSES A good basic guide for using herbs when treating the horse. herbs • equine • horse • natural • horsemanship
Late Summer Lobelia inflata Lobelia inflata is a wayside weed with powerful and unpredictable healing abilities. lobelia inflata • asthma • weeds • healing herbs • matthew wood
Winter’s Bounty while Winter Vanishes We can often notice signs of season change far in advance. This article explores some of the concrete as well as subliminal sides of season change. nature writing • natural history • science philosophy • earth science;atmospheric science;seasonal changes
Energy & Stamina the Wise Woman Way If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't slow down and relax without alcohol. If your fatigue is ruining your mood and your friendships. Then it's time to build energy and stamina the Wise Woman Way. tired • susun • susan • weed • herb
The trees are calling for rain I was momentarily jealous of my friend's ability to read the maple leaves in downtown Toronto. My family was too long removed from the land to pass down this kind of folk wisdom. nature • tree • weather • leaves • bird
Yesterday's Herbs for Today's Common Ailments Find out the relationship between traditional medicine and natural therapies. Read the sometimes complicated preparations which our ancestors had to prepare in order to find better health. You'll appreciate our technology and convenience! herbs • traditional medicine • natural • nature • health
Using Herbs Simply and Safely Susun Weed has always stressed the importance of using herbs safely ... this article explains that ethic more fully. herbs • susun • susan • weed • healing
Perennial Article Index An A to Z list of articles in the Perennials topic area on Suite101. You can scan the list by common or latin names. perennial • index of perennials |
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