With Spring in full swing, it’s time for us to get back out into our gardens! Whether your garden is on your property, in a community garden space, in pots on your porch, or in containers on your windowsill, it’s important to know what your plant is going to do over the season. One of … Continue reading Annual or Perennial?
Month: May 2017
Catnip
Is catnip just for cats? No way! Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a member of the mint family and may also be known as catmint or catswort. Catnip will give your feline friend its trademark eutrophic effect but it also does wonderful things for humans. Catnip is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and … Continue reading Catnip
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is antibacterial, anti inflammatory and anti microbial making it a versatile plant. In lozenges or as an inhalant, eucalyptus is great at fighting colds and respiratory issues by acting as a decongestant and expectorant. In a gargle, eucalyptus can soothe a sore throat and relieve symptoms from sinusitis in addition to fighting tooth decay … Continue reading Eucalyptus