Articles related to "Wormwood"
Wormwood (Artemisia) Plant Profile
Aromatic foliage, historical herbal uses and attractive silver foliage are all part of the lovely package wormwood plants bring to the garden and landscape.
artemisia plants • growing wormwood • herbacious perennials • silver foliage • aromatic foliage
Aromatic foliage, historical herbal uses and attractive silver foliage are all part of the lovely package wormwood plants bring to the garden and landscape.
artemisia plants • growing wormwood • herbacious perennials • silver foliage • aromatic foliage
Absinthe
"After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world." - Oscar Wilde
absinth • absinthe • green • spirit • pernod
"After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world." - Oscar Wilde
absinth • absinthe • green • spirit • pernod
Absinthe - The Return of the Green Fairy
Historically a controversial libation, illegal for over a century, absinthe has been produced and sold domestically with no reported cases of madness.
absinthe prohibition • absinthe illegal • wormwood in absinthe • us absinthe production • the green goddess
Historically a controversial libation, illegal for over a century, absinthe has been produced and sold domestically with no reported cases of madness.
absinthe prohibition • absinthe illegal • wormwood in absinthe • us absinthe production • the green goddess
Odd Ancestry: John Doe, Three in a Row
Anyone talking about an ancestor named John Doe might be in for a bit of ribbing, but imagine having three in a row!
john doe family • new hampshire doe family • john doe generations • nicholas doe descendants • nicholas doe immigrant
Anyone talking about an ancestor named John Doe might be in for a bit of ribbing, but imagine having three in a row!
john doe family • new hampshire doe family • john doe generations • nicholas doe descendants • nicholas doe immigrant
Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 4
Continuing the Be Your Own Herbal Expert series, this article looks at making tinctures.
herb • herbs • susun • weed • susan
Continuing the Be Your Own Herbal Expert series, this article looks at making tinctures.
herb • herbs • susun • weed • susan
Absinthe Returns
Looking back a hundred years, it's hard to imagine the hysteria surrounding absinthe at the turn of the century.
absinthe • the green fairy • la fee verte • thujone • wormwood
Looking back a hundred years, it's hard to imagine the hysteria surrounding absinthe at the turn of the century.
absinthe • the green fairy • la fee verte • thujone • wormwood
Artemesia
It's called Prairie Sage, wormwood, mugwort, gray sagewort, and white sagebrush and it can make a nice addition to any waterwise garden.
artemisia • artemisia ludoviciana • wormwood • mugwort • prairie sage
It's called Prairie Sage, wormwood, mugwort, gray sagewort, and white sagebrush and it can make a nice addition to any waterwise garden.
artemisia • artemisia ludoviciana • wormwood • mugwort • prairie sage
Chinese Herbal Treatment for Malaria
Resistant forms of malaria have resulted in the medical community utilizing a Traditional Chinese medical herb, Qing Hao, as key ingredient to fight malarial infections.
artemisinin malarial treatment • drug resistant malaria • traditional chinese herbal medicine • artemesia annua • sweet annie
Resistant forms of malaria have resulted in the medical community utilizing a Traditional Chinese medical herb, Qing Hao, as key ingredient to fight malarial infections.
artemisinin malarial treatment • drug resistant malaria • traditional chinese herbal medicine • artemesia annua • sweet annie
French Vermouth de Chambéry Attacks US Market
Martini afficianados have been crying in their gin since Noilly-Prat announced in January that they were changing the formula for the dry vermouth they export to the US.
noilly-prat vermouth formula • dolin vermouth de chambéry • vermouth history • dry martini ingredients • aromatized wine
Martini afficianados have been crying in their gin since Noilly-Prat announced in January that they were changing the formula for the dry vermouth they export to the US.
noilly-prat vermouth formula • dolin vermouth de chambéry • vermouth history • dry martini ingredients • aromatized wine
Health and Safety in the Organic Garden
Be aware of the dangers of organic gardening to make it safely. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
health • safety • manure • dust • spores
Be aware of the dangers of organic gardening to make it safely. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
health • safety • manure • dust • spores
How to Make a Manhattan Cocktail
Some claim Winston Churchill's mother invented the Manhattan, but regardless of its origins, this is a drink that's here to stay.
whiskey • vermouth • sweet vermout • bitters • aromatic bitters
Some claim Winston Churchill's mother invented the Manhattan, but regardless of its origins, this is a drink that's here to stay.
whiskey • vermouth • sweet vermout • bitters • aromatic bitters
Mugwort
Regarded as a sacred and magical herb by many cultures, Mugwort also enjoys a place in the herbal pharmacopeia.
mugwort • felon herb • wormwood • artemisia vulgaris • moxa
Regarded as a sacred and magical herb by many cultures, Mugwort also enjoys a place in the herbal pharmacopeia.
mugwort • felon herb • wormwood • artemisia vulgaris • moxa
No Mosquitoes for Me, Thank You!
You do not have to suffer from mosquito stings. If you correct the underlying nutritional deficiency, the little pests won't come near you.
suffer • mosquito • stings • correct • underlying
You do not have to suffer from mosquito stings. If you correct the underlying nutritional deficiency, the little pests won't come near you.
suffer • mosquito • stings • correct • underlying
Perennials for Sandy Soil
Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.
plants for sandy soil • perennials • well-draining soil • yarrow plants • wormwood
Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.
plants for sandy soil • perennials • well-draining soil • yarrow plants • wormwood
Plants with Silver Foliage
Plants with silver foliage blend well with other plants and add shining accents to a mixed border or flower bed. Use grey-leaved plants in moonlight gardens also.
silver foliage • grey leaves • moonlight garden perennials • lavender • artemisia
Plants with silver foliage blend well with other plants and add shining accents to a mixed border or flower bed. Use grey-leaved plants in moonlight gardens also.
silver foliage • grey leaves • moonlight garden perennials • lavender • artemisia
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
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
When You Can't Breathe
First aid for congestion and breathing problems. Whether you have allergy sniffles or a serious sinus congestion, whether you have a little cold or an asthma attack, here are quick ways of getting relief.
first aid • congestion • breathing problems • sniffles • allergy
First aid for congestion and breathing problems. Whether you have allergy sniffles or a serious sinus congestion, whether you have a little cold or an asthma attack, here are quick ways of getting relief.
first aid • congestion • breathing problems • sniffles • allergy
Plant Families: Asteraceae
Daisies. Asters. Sunflowers. The archetypal flower. The Sunflower (or Daisy, or Thistle, or...) Family. When we think of flowers, these are the types of flowers which come to mind. These are the types of flowers we put in vases and plant in the garden. These are the types of flowers that give us joy, and satisfy some basic botanical void.
wildflowers of north america • gregg m. psterick • btoany • ecology • environment
Daisies. Asters. Sunflowers. The archetypal flower. The Sunflower (or Daisy, or Thistle, or...) Family. When we think of flowers, these are the types of flowers which come to mind. These are the types of flowers we put in vases and plant in the garden. These are the types of flowers that give us joy, and satisfy some basic botanical void.
wildflowers of north america • gregg m. psterick • btoany • ecology • environment
Home made Insecticides 2
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
Bio-control of Pests and Diseases, II
This article describes beneficial predator animals, insects, and plants. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
predator • animals • insects • wasps • parasites
This article describes beneficial predator animals, insects, and plants. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
predator • animals • insects • wasps • parasites
Drug Resistance Threatens Anti-Malaria Drive
Artemisinin compounds are highly effective against malaria, but they're too expensive for most people. Use of cheap substitutes is leading to dangerous drug resistance.
malaria eradication • treating malaria • drug-resistant malaria • malaria drugs • cost of artemisinin
Artemisinin compounds are highly effective against malaria, but they're too expensive for most people. Use of cheap substitutes is leading to dangerous drug resistance.
malaria eradication • treating malaria • drug-resistant malaria • malaria drugs • cost of artemisinin
What is Vermouth?
Most of us only know vermouth as an ingredient in a classic martini, but what exactly is it?
vermouth • aromatized wine • antonio carpano • martini • classic cocktail
Most of us only know vermouth as an ingredient in a classic martini, but what exactly is it?
vermouth • aromatized wine • antonio carpano • martini • classic cocktail
Natural Organic Pest Control
Methods of pest control, bug control, insecticide, pesticide, and herbs as organic pest and insect control, flea and tick control. Do it yourself gardening pest control.
pesticide • natural pesticide • organic pesticide • organic pest control • gardening pest control
Methods of pest control, bug control, insecticide, pesticide, and herbs as organic pest and insect control, flea and tick control. Do it yourself gardening pest control.
pesticide • natural pesticide • organic pesticide • organic pest control • gardening pest control
Vermouth Rejuvenates Aromatized Wine Category
Visiting artisanal Vermouth and proper cocktails, improper Martinis, desserts. Summer herbs or winter chills, all roads lead to vermouth.
vermouth • vya • cocktails • martinis • herbs
Visiting artisanal Vermouth and proper cocktails, improper Martinis, desserts. Summer herbs or winter chills, all roads lead to vermouth.
vermouth • vya • cocktails • martinis • herbs
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
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 and Spices
Herbs are easy to plant, easy to grow, and respond well to benign neglect.
herbs • herbal • wormwood • artemisia • elderberry
Herbs are easy to plant, easy to grow, and respond well to benign neglect.
herbs • herbal • wormwood • artemisia • elderberry
Herbal Update
Spring is a new beginning. This season will bring a number of new herb varieties for landscapes along with herb-related products.
herbal remedies • sweet wormwood • anti-malarial drugs • malaria • artemisinin
Spring is a new beginning. This season will bring a number of new herb varieties for landscapes along with herb-related products.
herbal remedies • sweet wormwood • anti-malarial drugs • malaria • artemisinin
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
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
Plants of the Bible - Part 2 - Jesus and New Testament Stories
We need to know about plants of the Bible to understand lessons that Jesus taught. Included in this article are several examples of plants in Jesus' life and why they were important.
georgene a. bramlage • suite101.com • the green thumb club – plants for kids • plants of the bible - jesus and new testament stor • biblical plants
We need to know about plants of the Bible to understand lessons that Jesus taught. Included in this article are several examples of plants in Jesus' life and why they were important.
georgene a. bramlage • suite101.com • the green thumb club – plants for kids • plants of the bible - jesus and new testament stor • biblical plants
Plants with Fine-Textured Foliage
Often when combining plants to create dramatic containers you want to select plants with contrasting foliage type and color. Choose some fine cut foliage plants.
container plants • fine cut foliage • foliage plants • rosemary • lobelia
Often when combining plants to create dramatic containers you want to select plants with contrasting foliage type and color. Choose some fine cut foliage plants.
container plants • fine cut foliage • foliage plants • rosemary • lobelia
Rounded Growth Container Plants
Plants with mounding growth habit add weight and substance to a container planting combination by filling it in and creating a mass of color.
container plants • growth habit • rounded growth habit • mounding plants • bushy plants
Plants with mounding growth habit add weight and substance to a container planting combination by filling it in and creating a mass of color.
container plants • growth habit • rounded growth habit • mounding plants • bushy plants
Smudging
Native North American smudging is reminiscent of burning incense, but besides its ceremonial uses, it has health benefits associated with the medicinal herbs which are used in the smudging.
sage • tobacco • cedar • wormwood • artemesia
Native North American smudging is reminiscent of burning incense, but besides its ceremonial uses, it has health benefits associated with the medicinal herbs which are used in the smudging.
sage • tobacco • cedar • wormwood • artemesia
That %&sh79#% Ragweed
And then there's that %&sh79#% ragweed. Unattractive, unnoticeable, ignored and overlooked, ragweed - two ragweeds actually, Common Ragweed and Great Ragweed - are perhaps more deserving of botanical epithets than any other wildflower save Poison Ivy.
that %&sh79#% ragweed • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
And then there's that %&sh79#% ragweed. Unattractive, unnoticeable, ignored and overlooked, ragweed - two ragweeds actually, Common Ragweed and Great Ragweed - are perhaps more deserving of botanical epithets than any other wildflower save Poison Ivy.
that %&sh79#% ragweed • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Chemical Muse by D.C.A. Hillman
Was drug use a common and accepted pastime in ancient cultures? According to Dr. Hillman it was, and in "The Chemical Muse," the author makes his case.
the chemical muse by d.c.a. hillman • drugs use • drugs in ancient greece • drugs in ancient rome • history of drug use
Was drug use a common and accepted pastime in ancient cultures? According to Dr. Hillman it was, and in "The Chemical Muse," the author makes his case.
the chemical muse by d.c.a. hillman • drugs use • drugs in ancient greece • drugs in ancient rome • history of drug use
The Zuni People and Their Edible Plants
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Zuni People and Their Medicinal Plants
Last week I wrote about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. And as I pointed out, though there was obviously a lot of shamanism going on, Matilda noted, "...they had many legitimate plant medicines..."
the zuni people and their medicinal plants • gregg m. pasterick • botany • wildflowers of norht america • ecology
Last week I wrote about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. And as I pointed out, though there was obviously a lot of shamanism going on, Matilda noted, "...they had many legitimate plant medicines..."
the zuni people and their medicinal plants • gregg m. pasterick • botany • wildflowers of norht america • ecology
Trees and Shrubs with Silver Leaves
Silver trees and shrubs are relatively scarce but there are some beautiful ones in commerce that can light up your yard. Most are drought tolerant.
artemisia • artemisia silver king • artemisia powis castle • artemisia vulgaris • wormwood
Silver trees and shrubs are relatively scarce but there are some beautiful ones in commerce that can light up your yard. Most are drought tolerant.
artemisia • artemisia silver king • artemisia powis castle • artemisia vulgaris • wormwood
Soul Harvest: Left Behind Vol. 4 (Book Review)
With all pretense gone, the world chooses sides in the final battle between good and evil as Timothy LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins continue their apocalyptic series <i>Left Behind</i>. Does part four pull its weight in the overall saga? What event in the story ties it to SF? Come on in and find out.
soul harvest • left behind • the rise of antichrist • the rapture • tim lahaye
With all pretense gone, the world chooses sides in the final battle between good and evil as Timothy LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins continue their apocalyptic series <i>Left Behind</i>. Does part four pull its weight in the overall saga? What event in the story ties it to SF? Come on in and find out.
soul harvest • left behind • the rise of antichrist • the rapture • tim lahaye
Headless Horseman Movie Review
Celebrate Halloween with the Headless Horseman, SCI FI Channel's Latest Saturday Original Movie.
headless horseman movie review • headless horseman • sleepy hollow • sci fi channel original movie • richard moll
Celebrate Halloween with the Headless Horseman, SCI FI Channel's Latest Saturday Original Movie.
headless horseman movie review • headless horseman • sleepy hollow • sci fi channel original movie • richard moll
Medicinal Herbs and Breastfeeding
Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.
breastfeeding • herbal medicine • natural medicine • herbal tea • lactation
Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.
breastfeeding • herbal medicine • natural medicine • herbal tea • lactation
More Companion Herb Planting to Repel Pests
Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes, they can repel deer and insects.
companion planting • herb • pests • insects • garden
Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes, they can repel deer and insects.
companion planting • herb • pests • insects • garden
Colored Evergreen Shrubs
Not all evergreen plants have green leaves. Here is a selection of broadleaf evergreen shrubs with red, purple, silver or other colored foliage.
evergreen shrubs • winter interest • evergreens • shrubs • colored foliage
Not all evergreen plants have green leaves. Here is a selection of broadleaf evergreen shrubs with red, purple, silver or other colored foliage.
evergreen shrubs • winter interest • evergreens • shrubs • colored foliage
Absinthe and the Arts
Absinthe, commonly referred to as the 'green fairy,' drew many 19th-century artists and writers into its mysterious web.
absinthe • liqueur • green fairy • impressionism • cubism
Absinthe, commonly referred to as the 'green fairy,' drew many 19th-century artists and writers into its mysterious web.
absinthe • liqueur • green fairy • impressionism • cubism
Gardening In The Low Desert, February 2000
Gardening in the low desert for January, including companion planting, citrus care, starting seeds for vegetables and other things to be done this month.
bulbs • roses • vegetables • flowers • companion planting
Gardening in the low desert for January, including companion planting, citrus care, starting seeds for vegetables and other things to be done this month.
bulbs • roses • vegetables • flowers • companion planting
Critter Ridder
A big part of organic gardening is embracing and encouraging biodiversity...even if that means taking the high road with some creatures we'd just as soon do without.
organic gardening • natural • non-toxic • soil • biodiversity
A big part of organic gardening is embracing and encouraging biodiversity...even if that means taking the high road with some creatures we'd just as soon do without.
organic gardening • natural • non-toxic • soil • biodiversity
Home made Insecticides 1
Discussing the use of pesticides, herbicides and featuring some home-made recipes
insecticides • herbicides • cheminals • organic • home-made
Discussing the use of pesticides, herbicides and featuring some home-made recipes
insecticides • herbicides • cheminals • organic • home-made
Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 3
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
deer • resistant • perennials • sun
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
deer • resistant • perennials • sun
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
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
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