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Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart  |
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| Article Title :: Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness |
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| Called the “herb of happiness,” Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual in the colder parts of the world but is perennial in warmer regions. To keep it growing as a perennial, bring it indoors for the winter. Marjoram may be grown as a houseplant and as it has a tendency to trail when grown indoors, it makes a nice hanging basket. Marjoram has small, grey-green, oval-shaped leaves that are velvety to the touch. Tiny white or pink flowers, reddish stems, and the grey-green colour of the leaves make marjoram an attractive border plant.
Marjoram grows 10 – 24 inches ( (read full article) |
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Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Mint: The Herb of Hospitality |
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| The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called include many varieties that flavour everything from appetizers to desserts. The best-known species in North American are peppermint (M. x piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata), which are highly valued for commercial use. Mint symbolises “hospitality” and can be grown in pots and containers indoors and out. In the garden, mint should be grown with a barrier around the roots, as it can be extremely invasive. Most mints do not come true from seed so it is best to purchase plants from a nursery or garden centre. Fresh mints are a source of Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.
Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12 – 3 (read full article) |
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Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Oregano: Joy of the Mountain |
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| Known as “joy of the mountain,” Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram. Similar in taste to marjoram, oregano’s taste is more pungent and has overtones of mint. Greek oregano, subspecies hirtum of O. vulgare, is recommended as the best type of oregano for cooking. Oregano is a half-hardy perennial that can be grown outdoors as an annual or indoors as a perennial. Blooming in early summer, Greek oregano has pink, white, or purple flowers, dark green opposite leaves that are highly aromatic, and slim, squarish, woody, branched stems. Greek oregano has a branching taproot and grows (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Parsley: A Cook’s Best Friend |
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| A cook’s best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly parsley, is used in myriad ways in the kitchen. Often discarded by diners as ‘just a garnish,’ parsley has many valuable nutrients including bet-carotene, calcium, iron, and Vitamins A and C in easily assimilated form. Parsley has a pleasant flavour and is often used as a breath freshener particularly after eating raw garlic and onions.
Parsley is a hardy biennial or short-lived perennial and grows 10 –12 inches (24 – 30 cm) tall. Cultivation requirements: fairly rich, moist soil, full sun or partial shade, water well during dry periods. In the second year, yellowish-white flowers are produced. Parsley (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship |
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| Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous to the Mediterranean area. Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship. Also known as Mary’s mantle and compass weed, rosemary is a lovely, sweet scented, shrubby perennial in Mediterranean countries that can be grown as an annual in Northern climates or as an indoor potted plant. Rosemary has needlelike leaves and delicate light blue flowers. Mature plants can live for over 30 years.
Rosemary grows best in full sun but will tolerate semi-shade. This plant grows best in light, well-drained soil. Let rosemary become moderately dry between waterings, as root rot can be a (read full article) |
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Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs |
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| Long a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus, known as French tarragon or dragon herb is an essential ingredient in Béarnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar, and certain Dijon mustards. A perennial herb, tarragon grows 2 – 4 feet (60 – 120 cm) and has dark, shiny, narrow grey-green leaves about 3 inches (8 cm) long with smooth edges. Tarragon produces tiny yellow flowers and has stems that are ridged, round, branching, and light green. Tarragon is rich in Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, and potassium, and has a mild anise flavour in its leaves.
Although it is not the easiest of herbs to grow, tarragon can be grown in containers. Plant into a p (read full article) |
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Author :: Gwen Nyhus Stewart |
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| Article Title :: Thyme: The Herb of Courage |
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| Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as cooking thyme, English thyme, French thyme, or winter thyme is just one of the 350 species of the genus Thymus. Often called the ‘herb of courage,’ garden thyme can be grown indoors or out. Thyme is a shrubby perennial with small, oval, narrow, grey-green leaves, long, woody, branched stems, and sturdy roots. This plant blooms in mid-summer and has lavender-pink flowers that occur in small clusters. The flowers attract bees and the honey produced is highly valued. The (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Robertson |
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| Article Title :: A list of power tools that women should have in their toolbox
for general home repair and emergencie |
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There's a running joke among my friends that the odd jobs never
get done around the house because the man of the house can't do
it without the right power tools - which he hasn't bought yet.
Most women, on the other hand, have never met a nail that can't
be hammered in with the heel of a shoe or a screw that will
stand up to a nail file. I'm no exception - my "tool box"
consists of one Phillips head screwdriver, two flat screwdrivers
and a 'lady's hammer'. More often than not, though, if I need to
break into my computer's case, I'll send a kid out to the
kitchen to bring me back the butter knife with the flower on the
handle - it's the only one with a narrow enough tip to get
seated properl (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Joey Lewitin |
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| Article Title :: Practical Feng Shui - Debunking the myths and finding out what
we can actually learn from the ancien |
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Title: Practical Feng Shui – Debunking the myths and finding
out what we can actually learn from the ancients
Author: Joey Lewitin
Subject: decorating
Copyright Joey Lewitin 2005 This article is free to reprint if
there are no major alterations made to its content, and if the
resource box appears at the bottom of the page with a clickable
link in it.
Practical Feng Shui – Debunking the myths and finding out what
we can actually learn from the ancients
Joey Lewitin
Most of the information that is available concerning Feng Shui
is highly over-simplified. It often comes in the form of
out-of-context eastern principals, mixed in with basic interior
design horse sense from the west, t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Charles and Susan Truett |
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| Article Title :: A Guide To Japanese Gardens |
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| Ready for something different in your garden? Take a look at Japanese bridges. These beautiful ornamental bridges bring the Far East right into your back yard or garden.
Japanese bridges add elegance to gardens and look beautiful when placed over a koi pond or Japanese style dry river bed. There are many flowers, shrubs and trees that compliment Japanese bridges also.
If you are interested in Japanese bridges for your garden you may want to look online for ideas and suggestions. There are excellent sites that not only feature the bridges but have information about planning an entire garden space in the Japanese style.
Many of the designs for these Japan (read full article) |
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