There are many benefits of growing herbs for chickens. The right types of herbs can be a healthy and nutritious addition to their diets. It is best to incorporate some plants where they roam. Most herbs are quite low maintenance and grow easily either under full sun or partial shade. A good way of growing herbs for chickens is to…
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Mothers-to-be usually prepare a labor bag to have during the birthing process. Whether you are having a natural birth or a cesarean (and have to spend a few days in the hospital), you should plan ahead and have it ready. It is always a good idea to include essential oils for labor and birth. Make sure to buy pure essential…
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There is nothing more natural than giving birth, yet modern medicine seems to disagree. Gynecologists scare women to thinking that that they are not capable of doing what we have been doing since the beginning of our species. When I got pregnant, I decided that I was going to have a natural birth and in order to prepare for the…
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Grow basil to have an endless supply of one of the most fragrant and distinctive cooking herbs. This herb is native to Central Africa to Southeast Asia and is a member of the mint family. It is traditionally used in Italian, Mediterranean, Vietnamese and Thai recipes, but there are endless ways to incorporate it in your dishes. Experiment growing and…
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Those who want to grow thyme need to know there are about 300 different varieties of thyme which are used for culinary and decorative uses. Thyme also has medicinal properties because of thymol (a chemical compound) which is used in sanitizers, medications and mouthwash. Thyme is beneficial for chickens. Cooks love this herb and often use in conjunction with other…
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Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is also known as sweet wormwood, which provokes a confusion with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). While both varieties of artemisia have similar properties, especially medicinal uses, they are also different. In this article I will focus on how to grow sweet Annie, but you can also learn how to grow wormwood and mugwort. Native to Asia and…
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Rosemary is one of the most popular culinary herbs. It can be used to season so many dishes including poultry, soups, stews, lamb and even craft cocktails. This herb is used in many Italian and French recipes. Growing rosemary is quite easy, so make sure to have it in your herb garden. This herb can live for a long time,…
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