The sugary and lemony scent of honeysuckle sweetens the thoughts of those who smell it, therefore triggering generosity.Since ancient times, it is said that the sweet scent of honeysuckle works to clear the mind and work to strengthen psychic powers.
It was also used to treat chapped lips and skin, sunburn, and venereal disease.The roots of the tree were used as firewood as well as chewed on to treat toothaches. They are very sweet due to their high fructose level and thus don't require insulin to...
It is a synthetic material, made from polyester or polypropylene, and is more like a fabric than plastic. Called both garden fleece and horticultural fleece, this plant blanket is lightweight and easy to use and can provide protection against cold and...
Its pelleted state makes it suitable for direct applications to flower and vegetable gardens without the worry of burning plants. Goats not only produce neater pelletized droppings, but their manure doesn't typically attract insects or burn plants as...
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And of course I'm always losing at least one somewhere. Also a long sleeved shirt is a must. Good sanitation by throughly washing one's hands in hot soapy water is always a good idea.
This drought-tolerant, woody-based perennial is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, and grows 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Russian sage "Filigran" (Perovskia "Filigran") grows 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to...
They are available in more than 1,000 varieties and can grow well in a variety of planting zones. Create a decadent lilac sorbet by simply mixing lilac flowers with sugar and water.Lilacs have a subtle fragrance that many describe as a scent of a rose...
Palm leaves hold great economical value and are cultivated for the production of a wide range of useful products.Palm leaf use by humans dates to ancient Mesopotamian civilization.Indigenous tribes of tropical regions have long used palm leaves for their...
It grows to 30 feet tall in full sun or partial shade.If you want a small, well-contained tree or large shrub with fine foliage, consider littleleaf ash (Fraxinus greggii), native from Arizona to Texas and Mexico.
We'd then head home where Mom would make jelly and jam, or simply wash and freeze our harvest We'd spend the day filling our buckets, and our stomachs with wonderful sweet goodness.
Studies at Iowa State University have shown that the fruit contains a chemical compound (tetrahydroxystilbene) that is an effective insect repellent, though it is present only in minute quantities.Though most parts of the fruit are inedible because of...
Bananas are a sweet treat filled with potassium and vitamin C, but the fruit is not the only useful part of the banana plant. The leaves of the Fehi banana can also be used to package items or as cigarette wrappers.
They are tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, and they grow well when the soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.5.during dry periods, but trees older than three or four years will not need to be watered except during periods of extreme drought.
For instance, if you cut oregano before its seed pods have fully matured, the dried product offers a pleasing purple tint. Cover with a strong alcohol (like vodka) and seal. When it's time to retrieve the volatile oils, strain out the vegetable matter...
One would almost expect laundry to be hanging somewhere. When walking on the terrace below, the trellis where the cucumbers will grow is above head level and at a very comfortable picking height.
The seemingly simple thing to do would have been to use the appropriate type of hinge. << More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen , workshop When I set out to tuck my workshop into an 8- by 12-foot shed, I knew I needed to plan to use all available space.
Apple tree's fruit, cooked or raw, can be made into dozens of food and beverages, such as apple juice, apple pie, pudding, pastry, dumplings, apple cider, apple wine, butter, apple sauce, preserves and candy.
Aeruginosa and B subtilis.Dried lanzones rinds contain a non-toxic resin proven to stop diarrhea, as noted on the Purdue University website. Drying and burning the rind produces a smell that repels mosquitoes.Burning lanzones rinds helps reduce the odor...
They can reduce blood pressure and relieve diarrhea. The stems of the lotus are used in salads. The flowers are dried and used as seasoning. The seeds are roasted or candied and used directly in soups and sauces.According to the Missouri Botanical Gardens,...
To harvest, cut the branches from the plant just as the flower buds start to show a touch of yellow. Plus, the sweet, fruity fragrance of this plant is nothing short of lovely. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, this imposing annual plant is very easy...
Saffron was once used to dye the robes of Irish royalty, according to Armstrong. The blossoms were also dried, finely ground and mixed with talc to produce rouge. Safflower petals contain carthamin, which produces red, and safflower yellow B, which produces...
Some herbal medicine experts recommend the use of chrysanthemum oil for antibacterial and antibiotic use. Insect repellents for humans and pets also often contain pyrethrum. The oil of the chrysanthemum also has many uses.
Warning: Before you ingest any plant in any way, be very very sure you know what it is. The first author meant to sip one-half cup of blue vervain over the course of a day, but she didn't say that.
The wax then flakes off in a powdery form, which is melted, strained, purified and shaped into blocks for commercial use.Since carnauba wax is a plant derivative, it will not damage a car's paint job and protects automobiles from weather and sun damage...
While the studies are not complete as of September 2010, the preliminary evidence suggests that people can use ornamental plants inside homes and apartments to help clean the air of VOCs.Note that soil in potted plants may release mold and bacteria into...
This plant gets its name and unique flavor from citral, the same chemical compound that gives lemon peels their invigorating scent. The flavor was incredible. I just grabbed my kitchen shears, chopped off a nice handful of the arching leaves, washed them,...
