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Hamamelis – Spring Landscape Gold Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves. hamamelis • witch hazel • h. vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Best Landscape Sites Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance. hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Landscape Design Uses Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape. landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Autumn Landscape Gold Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes. arboretum kalmthout • hamamelis virginiana • virginia witch hazel • common witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis
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
Hamamelis – Landscape Aristocrats Hamamelis (witch hazel) species and varieties bring interesting forms, flower and leaf gold to temperate landscapes when gardeners least expect color and fragrance. hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • hamamelis virginiana • hamamelis mollis
The Laurel In Winter Nothing surpasses the lush green of Mountain Laurel foliage in the midst of winter. mountain laurel • kalmia latifolia • winter • rhododendrons • conifers
Baths and Bubbles What is more appealing than sinking into a warm tub of bathwater with loads of bubble and nose tickling aromas. bubbles • bath • essential oils • bath oils • homemade
Early Spring Perennials With the sap rising and spring not far away, I look at why the structure and bones of the garden are so important in winter. Also, how the dull days of winter can be made so much more exciting and brighter, with some really exotic colours and scents of early spring flowering shrubs and plants. herbaceous perennials • early spring flowers • spring flowers • winter flowers • garden structure
Natural First Aid Remedies Treat everyday mishaps using herbs and plants such as lavender, arnica, tea tree, witch hazel and aloe vera from Mother Nature's first aid kit. first aid • natural • herbs • plants • lavender
Skin Care Made Easy By making your own skin creams and lotions, you can be sure of the content. You select each ingredient and have control over its freshness and purity. Some preparations take no longer than boiling a kettle of water, others require heating and blending, but are no more complicated or time-consuming than preparing a simple sauce. skin creams herbs oils essential oils cooking loti
The Garden Blooms in Winter You may be surprised to discover what's blooming these days - even while the snowflakes are flying. Here are several plants that are extremely early bloomers - with pictures taken this wek - March 6 and 7 to be exact - to prove it! aubretia • galanthus nivalis • lonicera fragrantissima • snow crocus • snowdrops
Trees with Oval Leaves A number of tree species have oval or egg-shaped leaves, but specific characteristics enable us to identify them. tree identification • oval leaves • beech • birch • hornbeam
Winter Blues Winter flowers that brighten the cold days of midwinter winter gardens • winter flowers • hellebores • cornus • witch hazel
Winter Protection With winter now under way, I discuss winter protection for all those slightly tender plants both outside and in pots. Short winter days can also be put to good use preparing for next season. Good housekeeping whilst not always attractive in itself, will give you a head start in the New Year. gardening • gardens • winter gardening • town gardens • town gardening
Yellow Flowering Shrubs for Theme Gardens These gorgeous shrubs provide interest and backdrop to the yellow themed garden setting off the other flowering plants well. yellow flowers • themed gardens • ornamental shrubs • witch hazel • forsythia sunrise
Back to Basics: Stocking the Herbal Medicine Cabinet In most of my articles, you'll find me saying "This is a wonderful addition to the herbal medicine cabinet!" But I realized I've spent a lot of time talking about "additions" without ever addressing the basics. So I thought I'd put together a list of the Top 20 herbs I would start with... herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • nature
Easy Garden Rainbows - Yellow Yellow in the garden, and a listing of top yellow-flowering plants. coreopsis • verticillata • moonbeam • tickseed • leopard's bane
Spring-blooming Asian Witchhazels Winter/spring-blooming Asian witchhazels - Hamamelis xintermedia, H. japonica and H. mollis - exhibit potential in garden landscapes as focal points and in shrub borders. winter landscape color • winter landscape focal points • hamamelis xintermedia • hamamelis japonica • hamamelis mollis
Winter Interest Plants, Part I- My Favorite Winter Shrubs Here are a few of my favorite winter interest shrubs and why I like them. Could they have a place in your winter garden? winter interest • winter gardens • winter plants • winter shrubs • native plants
Herbs and Supplements - Blessing or Burden! The potential benefits and pitfalls of soem common herbs/supplements used in self-medication regimes. herbs • supplements • anti-cancer • cancer-causing • tannins
Beautiful Winter Flowers Let's examine a some of the winter blooming plants that we can add to our gardens to create that year round beauty and interest. Add some winter color and excitement! winter blooming • winter blooms • flowers in winter • christmas rose • helleborus
Herbal Skin Care Solutions They say when you look good you feel good, but when we talk about natural health, we tend to ignore the largest single organ in the body...our skin. Especially the face, which is exposed daily to dozens of harmful effects, from sunlight to pollution. It is certainly worth a little healthy focus...read on to find some ways to look and feel better, naturally! herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • natural
January Plant Gallery Plants with seasonal interest in January, together with colour photos, descriptions and cultivation details january plants • seasonal plants • winter blooms • great periwinkle • blooms
Marjorie Henderson Buell, Creator of 'Little Lulu' It's Lulu's 70th Anniversary! Marjorie Henderson Buell signed her cartoons with the unpretentious “Marge”, but behind the familiar name was an astute businesswoman and groundbreaker in female cartooning. The creator of Little Lulu, Marjorie took her captivating comic girl from a one-panel cartoon in 1935 into an international marketing sensation, all the while keeping the rare option of creative control for herself. February 2005 signals Little Lulu’s 70th anniversary of cartoon success. marjorie henderson buell • addison buell • cartoonist • cartoon • panel
Hemorrhoids: Natural Treatment Hemorrhoids can be treated using natural remedies that soothe, ease the pain and discomfort, and provide lasting relief. hemorrhoids • natural treatment of hemorrhoids • natural remedies for hemorrhoids • herbal treatment of hemorrhoids • constipation
Herbal Skin Care Make your own skin care products from herbs and other natural ingredients. herbal creams • lotions • conditioner • toner • herbal soap
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
Patriotic Themed Garden Plants What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all". theme gardens • garden plants • american plants • patriotic plants • americana themed garden
I Hate Hives! Natural, complementary remedies for hives and/or skin irritations. hives • skin • condition • natural • healing
Scents & Sensibility Winter scents and colour in the garden. gardening • winter • scent • scents • smells
WINTER FLOWERS FOR YOU, TOO Winter, a dreary time in the garden? Maybe you can grow these beautiful Winter flowers winter flower • winter flowers • winter flowering shrubs • winter flowering perennials • flower blooming in mid-winter
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
Brave Winter Flowers Greet A Brave New Millenium What flowers can be found in the garden at New Year? winter flowers • flowering garden • blooming species • rock garden • penstemon
Customizing your Skincare Even though you may have a good regimen for your skincare,if you have special skin problems you may need a little more help. Find out how! skincare • health • cosmetics • beauty
Home Remedies for Cold Sores There is no cure for cold sores. But you can alleviate the pain and appearance of the blisters and sores and reduce length of time and recurrence with things at home. cure for cold sore • treatment of cold sores • help for cold sore • relieve symptom of cold sores • home remedy for cold sore
Landscape Plants for Difficult Sites
Trees and shrubs suitable for difficult areas trees • shrubs • clay • dry • hot
Room With A View Make sure your garden creates a pleasing view from your windows window • view • garden design • focal point
Seed dispersal Species that survive are species that reproduce and spread. Plants can't walk, so in order to spread, flowering plants need ways to get their seeds to new locations. seed • dispersal • reproduce • compete • survival
Shade Tree Nursery New Introductions 2002 Learn more about the 24 new introductions from Shade Tree Nursery. shade trees • hassum variegatum • sugar maple • hassia variegata • varigated silk tree
Valentine's Love Potions Make a potion, or prepare a Vanlentine's meal with passion in mind. If you don't think herbs are sexy, think again. valentine's romance herbs • herbs for romance • love potions • valentines love potionslove herbs • romance herbs
Frugal Pregnancy Helpers! Herbal and Homeopathic pregnancy helpers! pregnancy • frugal • frugal pregnancy.
Girls Spa Birthday Party Treat your daughter to a fabulous day at the spa with this super easy, light and breezy birthday party theme. The girls make their own products and then use them. spa birthday party • parenting tweens • tween birthday party • spa accessories • homemade lip gloss
Growing Shrubs and Perennials in Containers Growing permanent plants in containers container gardening • growing shrubs • perennials in containers • containers • perennials
Help for Heinous Hemorrhoids Feel like you've got a golf ball between your cheeks? You could have a hemorrhoid with a blood clot. If that's the case, get your butt to the doctor -- literally. hemorrhoids • prolapsed hemorrhoids • prolapsed thrombosed hemorrhoids • anal burning • anal itching
Herbs and Spices for Good Health Research shows that many common herbs and spices contain components that can lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar levels, and increase resistance to infection. herbal medicine • herbs and spices • folk medicine • traditional medicine • herbal cures
How to Have Healthy Skin Have healthy skin, the natural way with simple steps to achieve glowing and radiant beauty. The skin is one of the largest organs of the body and truly a marvel. have healthy skin the natural way • simple steps to healthy skin • formulas for do-it-yourself skin care products • radiant skin for a life time • cleansing and moisturizing the skin with natural f
Identifying Trees by Their Leaves Shape, size and texture of leaves are easy to observe, but many tree species have leaves of similar shape, requiring careful observation for accurate identification. tree species • tree identification • leaves • broadleaf trees • deciduous
Make Your Own Natural Deodorant It can be hard to find a deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum oxide, synthetic fragrance, or other toxic chemicals. One solution: Mix your own with essential oils! essential oil deodorant • aluminum-free deodorant • toxic chemicals • deodorant recipe • hot essential oils
Portland’s Washington Park Ride the train at the Oregon Zoo, hear a concert in the Rose Garden, stroll the Japanese Garden or visit the World Forestry Center at Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. portland attractions • zoo • forestry museum • arboretum • hiking trails |
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