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
Exploring the Root Chakra
the importance of simply breathing, and not just out of our mouths but using the root of our bodies. If you feel tense, unable to relax you might need to open the root chakra inside you. If you are obsessed
Spinning turns back to roots as a venue for training cyclists
There's a new trend in health clubs to take spinning back to its roots. It started out as a way for determined cyclists to train without risking perils of riding outdoors. When spinning reached the masses
The Bach Flower Remedies
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This Remedy is created by Dr Edward Bach who actually started using the Plant Kingdom (herbs) in the form.... His system of healing is to treat the person, finding the root cause of the problem rather than