It is quite easy to grow lemongrass at home outdoors or in a pot. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus or Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a fragrant herb that is commonly found in Asian dishes from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and India. This plant is native to India and Sri Lanka, so it will grow as a perennial in USDA zones 8 and higher, but…
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Grow Lemongrass, it is the Easiest Herb to Have!
Top 13 Pollinators that Help Plants Reproduce and Give us Food!
When we think of pollinators we think of bees, however there are many creatures that do this wonderful job. In fact, there are about 100,000 different animals that act as pollinators so the list is quite huge. Obviously we won’t cover so many animals in this article, since it will never end! These animals include bats, birds, flies, beetles, moths,…
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Health Benefits of Black Cohosh May Make it the Best Herb for Women!
Black cohosh has been used medicinally by Native Americans for centuries. They showed the European colonists about the health benefits of black cohosh. This herb became a popular treatment for women in Europe during the mid-20th century. It was also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a painkiller and anti-inflammatory. Do not confuse black cohosh with blue cohosh and white…
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Grow Black Pepper which can also be White or Pink!
Black pepper (peppercorn) may be one of the most common spices you can buy, but it is also possible to grow black pepper at home. Keep reading to learn how to cultivate this plant which I am growing at my farm in Pedasi. People who live in USDA zones 10 and 11 can grow black pepper. There are also many…
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Is Turmeric the Most Powerful Spice? Here are 13 Reasons to Agree
Turmeric is one of the oldest spices known. It has been used for over 5,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. This spice is used to help with swelling, pain, digestion, cholesterol, blood sugar and more. It is beneficial for the heart, brain, skin, joints and other organs. This could truly be the most powerful herb on the…
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Grow Ginger from Scraps to have a Spice Bonanza
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of my favorite spices. It is truly a unique one since no other can replace its distinctive taste and aroma. Most people use ginger for culinary purposes, but ginger has many medicinal benefits as well. It is used to relieve nausea, inflammation and pain, as well as a diuretic. However, you don’t need to waste…
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16 Powerful Fertility Herbs for Women
Fertility herbs for women have been used for many generations, as they are quite affordable and easy to use. These fertility herbs for women are especially useful in treating issues relating to hormonal imbalances, weak uterine muscles, irregular cycles, ovulation and high stress. Fertility treatments are insanely expensive and should be regarded as the last option. There are many reasons…
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