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Thursday November 19, 2009 - By Jessica
Basil, beyond being one of my most valued culinary herbs, is also one of my most valued medicinal herbs. Basil is known to be a great source of vitamin K, calcium, and other nutrients, as well as being abundant in antioxidants. There are many...
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Wednesday September 02, 2009 - By Sharon
Last day of the Calgo Gardens Farmers Market – Friday, September 4 th 11:30am – 4:30 pm
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Monday August 17, 2009 - By Jessica
Sheep Sorrel is one of my favorite "weeds". It's an ubiquitous weed in gardens, pastures, meadows, and lawns; and persists in areas of poor drainage and low soil fertility; in gravelly sterile fields; and is very difficult to eradicate. But, well...
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Thursday July 30, 2009 - By Cynthia
Keep the calories down and the flavor up by combining rooibos tea, raspberry blend fruit juice and sparkling water. Refreshing! This week on Cookus Interruptus.
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Tuesday July 28, 2009 - By Jessica
I am particularly lucky to have Horsetail growing in abundance in my area. It's rarely cultivated since it is difficult to eradicate once established, but if you plant it in buckets to prevent it from spreading, you can successfully grow a small crop....
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Tuesday July 07, 2009 - By Jessica
I've been spending the last couple of weeks thinning the three acre apple orchard from the Morgan Family Farm. Apples are such an amazing food medicine and actually have tremendous medicinal value. A fresh apple is not only an ideal snack, but it's easy to...
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 - By Sharon
A teething baby and toddler can be more then a handful (trust me!) and I wanted to share some natural suggestions to help relieve pain from your little one as well as help yourself to de-stress.
When a baby firsts starts to teethe, there are tell-tale...
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Thursday June 25, 2009 - By Sharon
- The scientific name for a group of vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants (Beta Carotene and the compound...
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Thursday June 25, 2009 - By Jessica
I have several lemon balm plants growing right outside my kitchen window, and I just love the wafting lemon scent that flows into the house. This easy to grow herb thrives in any sunny, well drained location. Both the foliage and the flowers are attractive in...
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Monday June 22, 2009 - By Jessica
Marrubrium vulgaris is one of the first non-native herbs I learned when I was working as field biologist for Cal State Stanislas to protect native species. I knew the plant as a cough remedy and a candy, but didn't have much experience recognizing the plant...
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Thursday June 18, 2009 - By Jessica
Whether you're young or old, rich or poor, everyone experiences insomnia at one time or another. Why use over the counter sedatives when there is a safe alternative? So insomniacs, us herbalists have the answer - Hops. Hops or (Humulus lupulus) is...
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Sunday June 14, 2009 - By Jessica
"There is no more creative force in the world than the menopausal woman with zest" -Margaret Mead There are many wonderful herbs to help women comfortably transition into their menopausal years. Both Western and Chinese herbs are available...
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Monday June 08, 2009 - By Jessica
I love seeing little herb gardens of plantain growing in the cracks of people's driveways. These "weeds" are far too often plucked out (just like dandelions) but I have my hopes. Do you ever notice how Mother Nature plops down herbs in the most...
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Monday June 01, 2009 - By Sharon
I have composed a list of herbs most in danger of extinction. Many can be found locally in nurseries and garden centers while other are protected by local preservation societies. If you happen to see one of these herbs (some may be found in the perennial...
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Friday May 29, 2009 - By Jessica
This woody shrub blooms in spectacular hues, from true blue to rosy blue, and one white-flowering variety. It blooms in spring and sometimes fall with a wonderful aroma that fills the air with a fragrance like sweet pine. Rosemary has a long history of...
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Tuesday May 26, 2009 - By Jessica
Mullein is an awkwardly beautiful, tall fuzzy plant with sweet smelling yellow
flowers that bloom from March to November. The flowers are fragrant and taste sweet, but the
leaves being bitter are still wonderfully useful. Apart from its medicinal use, I love...
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Friday May 22, 2009 - By Sharon
We all try to use as many fresh herbs as possible but what happens when you are left with a small amount and not enough to make your favorite dish? Or how about when you use almost every leaf off the stem but have not even a handful left and you know if...
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Friday May 22, 2009 - By Jessica
The simple lemon has gone beyond your ordinary glass of lemonade. Did you know lemon peel contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, ascorbic acid and vitamin A, as well as volatile oil. It is diuretic, carminative, immuno-enhancing, and stomachic. This citrus...
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Thursday May 21, 2009 - By Sharon
I made my last batch of flower sugar last week when my lilacs were in final bloom. I love "lilac sugar", it has such a unique flavor and can really add a twist to some common dishes and drinks. I espcailly like to add it to Green tea or Jasmine...
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