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Under the Mistletoe
The history, folklore, and uses of mistletoe
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Treating Disease with Mistletoe
Traditionally hung above a doorway to encourage affection, mistletoe is indexed as a poisonous substance but is being used to treat cancer.
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Mistletoe – a Plant Parasite
Mistletoe is associated with Christmas and kissing, but the natural history of this familiar group of parasitic plants is as interesting as the tradition and folklore.
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
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Ixia paniculata
Flowering now in Victoria Australia, is one of the loveliest species, Ixia paniculata. It is easy to grow with a magnificent apricot flower. It is well worth having in your garden.
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Christmas Plants of the World
Christmas is associated with many traditional plants, some more well known than others; plants used to decorate homes at Christmas may originate from a variety of places.
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Pagan Origins of Modern Mistletoe Traditions
Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.
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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.
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Growing Ixia
Ixia are one of the lovely South African bulbs we can all grow. Here are some growing techniques for you to consider.
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Ixia viridflora
More of the wonderful Ixia species that grow in gardens around the world. Ixia viridflora, the "green Ixia" is one of the most fascinating. One you should contemplate if you don't already grow it.
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Corn Lily - The Species Ixia
One of our favourite, widely-grown species from South Africa. A description of the Ixia species from the family Iridaceae.
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Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Treatments
This late onset cancer primarily caused by exposure to a highly toxic material may respond to a combination of alternative and emerging conventional treatments.
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