Planting in somewhat shady areas
I am just beginning to plant things in pots, and have had some luck with things starting to grow... is that the area where I can keep my plants is somewhat shady. If I move them onto my patio, they're at the mercy
Aloe Vera the Miracle Plant
I rediscovered this plant this week -- it is awesome if not sweet.
At aloe-vera.org the site lists 10 reasons to use aloe vera:
Dental Health and Hygiene
Provides Rapid Soothing
Aids
Being around plants is good for aging!
Recent research shows that patients with a view of trees left the hospital one day sooner than those who had a view of a brick wall.
Gardening is proven to lower blood pressure and create an ov ...
My Favourite Plant/Flower
My favourite plant/flower is the Hydrangea. I have a large one in the back yard and another in the front garden. The one in the front is supposed to be blue but I don't think the soil is acidic enough
Early Spring Planting
We're rounding the corner toward the last days of winter. What does that mean? That means spring is on the way! I decided to look for some information about what to do to get ready and found some he ...
Plant patrol: Poison ivy, oak and sumac
that can last for up to two weeks. These pernicious plants thrive in summertime; in the Bay Area, poison oak seems to be the biggest threat. Sometimes it’s hard to spot these plants on a hike or mountain
Southern cities among some of worst in country for allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the worst five cities for spring allergies in the nation, in descending order, are Lexington, KY; Greensboro, NC; Johnson City, TN; Augusta
Allergy remedy?
Alright, this is a bit ironic because if you do indeed suffer from allergies, the pollen found...-inflammatory for mucus membranes! So, if you're all stuffed up from allergies, chamomile might be the thing
Mediterranean diet wards off allergies: study
respiratory allergies and asthma, researchers reported on Thursday.
Their study of children living on the Greek island of Crete showed that diet may explain why skin allergies are as common as anywhere else
