By Julie Christensen Looking for recipes with fresh mint as an ingredient? Mint has been cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In Medieval times, people used it to scent their baths and homes. Early colonists to the United States brought … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Mint Tea
Are there any health benefits to mint tea? Upset stomach, nagging headache, lingering cold? Before you reach for those over-the-counter medications, why not try an age-old remedy — sipping herbal tea. Mint tea, in particular, has been found to have several healing properties … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Growing from Seed
by Julie Christensen The Sweet William flower (Dianthus barbatus), hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, is charming tucked in containers, mixed with other perennials, or as a border in any flower bed. But, before you buy flats of expensive nursery plants, consider … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Pests and Diseases
By Julie Christensen Sweet William flowers (Dianthus barbatus) are an old favorite, beloved for clusters of small white, violet, pink or red blossoms and fragrant leaves. Sweet William is technically a perennial, but unless you live in a mild climate, it will grow more as a … [Read more...]
Great Roma Tomato Recipes
by Julie Christensen You’ll find fresh Roma tomatoes in the store year-round, but in most parts of the country they’re at their best from late July to October, when you can find vine-ripened, local tomatoes. Roma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an … [Read more...]
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