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Articles related to "Tansy"
Tansy, A Great Desert Garden Herb Tansy (tanacetum vulgare) is a perennial herb that has a number of uses in desert gardens. tansy • foliage • flies • mosquitoes • desert gardens
Fragrant Plant Skeletons Strong-smelling plants keep traces of their odor even after months of drying out, and by simply rubbing and sniffing the leaves or seed heads, we can identify the plant. plant skeleton • seeds • goldenrod • yarrow • mugwort
Some Herbs with Attractive Foliage With good landscape designs, we don't have to depend upon flowers alone for visual interest. By making full use of herbs with attractive foliage, our gardens can remain interesting without suffering from the summer doldrums. summer doldrums • herbs • landscape designs • lavender cotton • tircolor sage
Birth Flower for November The language, legends and history for the Chrysanthemum; the flower for those born in the month of November. language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for november • what is the birth flower for november • chrysanthemum
Essential Oils for Restful Sleep Sleepless nights? Essential oils are one of the most effective remedies for a list of nighttime complaints, helping to ensure a good night's slumber and sweet dreams. essential oils for sleep • stress restless insomnia • snoring natural treatment • aromas affect brain • natural insomnia cure
Bold and Beautiful Herbs Mention foliage plants, and the things that usually come to mind are hostas and ferns. That's a shame. Many herbs have bold and beautiful foliage. foliage plants • hostas • ferns • flowerbeds • mixed borders
Garden Poetry Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry. garden poetry • garden verse • a.e. housman • "a shropshire lad • " walahfried strabo
Growing Herbs in Containers: Light, Life Cycles, & Propagation Lists of herbs that can be grown in containers, with info about their light needs, life cycles, and best methods of propagation. growing herbs • containers • anise • borage • caraway
MAGICAL HERBS For centuries, herbs have enriched people's lives. According to herbal folklore, many species have magical properties. From taming beasts to making folks feel safe and secure, these plants contributed to a sense of well-being. magical herbs • magical properties • herbal folklore • witches • sorcerers
New Faces in the Waterleaf Family The Waterleaf Family gives us many species throughout the spring and summer. Two of its most beautiful members, familiar ol’ Miami Mist and new face Baby Blue-eyes, growing at opposite ends of the country, are each spring-blooming species, in full bloom now. And both are good reasons to become familiar with the Waterleaf Family. new faces in the waterleaf family • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Photos, Field Guides and My First California Spring Here, in California, where the land ranges from below sea level to more then 2 miles up, it’s an opportunity to cram several weeks’ progression of wildflowers into a single day. My wife and I did just that, for 4 days. photos field guides and my first california spring • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
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
Natural Garden Pest Control Many gardeners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control. pest control • natural pesticides • gardening • homemade pesticides • natural garden pest prevention |
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