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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Some plants control the growth of other plants
Some plant species inhibit the growth of others. We’ve all heard people say that certain plants stop others from growing, but is there a scientific basis for it? There is and it’s called allelopathy. Allelopathy is when plants release chemicals … Continue reading
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Tagged allelopathic, allelopathy, Black Walnut, competition, Juglans nigra, juglone, marigold, root-knot nematode
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Planning your home garden can be complicated
Designing a productive and aesthetically pleasing garden can be complicated. Doing it correctly involves more than placing a seed in the ground, watering it and watching a corn plant come up. We must determine what our goals are. If you … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged exposure, garden pests, home garden, light, perennial vegetables, short plants, soil temperature, tall plants, vegetable garden
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Pencil cactus is an interesting but poisonous houseplant
I get a lot of questions about poisonous plants. Many species, both interior, and exterior can contain poisonous chemicals. Most aren’t a major concern. In fact, many of our common houseplants are considered poisonous, but they are found everywhere. Often, … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged Euphorbia tirucalli, latex, no thorns, pencil cactus, poisonous, skin irritant
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Apple cider vinegar has a big following for many reasons
Popup adds online, infomercials, junk emails and many other sources bestow the wonders of apple cider vinegar. Obesity, diabetes, heart problems, skin and hair maladies are just a few of the issues apple cider vinegar use is claimed to combat. … Continue reading
Essential oils show promise and problems
As much as we sometimes resist change, there often is an urge to try something new. This is especially true when it comes to our health. Many folks never seem to worry about any complications from herbal treatments. However, they … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged antimicrobial, cinnamon, citrus, dermatitis, essential oils, medicines, mint family, peppermint, pine, spices, wintergreen
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Beets are all the rage right now
Lately, many health enthusiasts are touting beets as an important health food. Some even call them a superfood. Whenever the superfood label is thrown around, we can assume there must be a barrage of supplements to choose from. That assumption … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, beets, extracts, increased blood flow, natural nitrates, nitric oxide, superfoods, supplements, Vitamin K
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