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...]
Flower Facts for Kids
by Julie Christensen Flowers aren’t just beautiful and fragrant. They’ve been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, for making dyes, and even for food. In medieval times, some flowers were thought to have magical powers. You can use flowers for crafts and recipes, or … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera for Acne
by Julie Christensen Aloe vera, the desert plant known for its medicinal qualities, goes by several names, including medicine plant, burn plant and lily of the desert. Regardless of what you call it, this little plant packs extraordinary healing power. The plant, native to the … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Uses
References to aloe vera's uses have been found in early Chinese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian and Christian literature. The walls of the ancient Egyptian pyramids include drawings of aloe vera plants. Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra in the fourth century B.C. because … [Read more...]
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera, also known as Medicine Plant, has been cultivated for over 6,000 years for its health benefits. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is said to have been the reason Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra, where the plant was cultivated. Native Americans … [Read more...]
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