Diseases and Pests

What are Aphids and 12 Ways to Get Rid of These Pests

Aphids are one of the most common garden pests. They suck the life out of plants, by feeding on the plant’s sap. These pests attack almost all plants, including most food crops (except chives and garlic), flowering plants and fruit trees. It is possible to find them worldwide, but they prefer temperate areas. Do not… Continue reading What are Aphids and 12 Ways to Get Rid of These Pests

Homeopathy

7 Health Benefits of Artichoke, a Thistle Full of Fiber!

Most people consider artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) to be a vegetable, but it is actually a type of thistle. Several species of thistle have medicinal properties, including artichoke. Health benefits of artichoke have been known and used for centuries. This Mediterranean plant can improve digestion and lower blood sugar levels. It also improves liver… Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Artichoke, a Thistle Full of Fiber!

Herbs

3 Ways to Grow Yarrow, a Beautiful Flowering Perennial

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a popular perennial because it is quite easy to grow since it is hardy and drought tolerant. This plant is quite resistant to pests and attracts beneficial insects, ladybugs and butterflies. There are many varieties of yarrow that you can plant to add colorful flowers to your garden. Flowers bloom with… Continue reading 3 Ways to Grow Yarrow, a Beautiful Flowering Perennial

Plants

11 Species of Thistle that Could Conquer Your Garden

There are many species of thistle, which are mostly part of the Asteraceae family. The word “thistle” is often used to refer to a specific genera of the plant. But it can also be used to define a wider range of prickly flowering plants. Cirsium has about 62 species of thistle which are the most… Continue reading 11 Species of Thistle that Could Conquer Your Garden

Homeopathy

Health Benefits of Blessed Thistle can Cure it All, Even the Plague!

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus, before it was Carduus benedictus) gets its name because it was used as a tonic by the Benedictine monks in the 14th century. These monks grew blessed thistle in their monastery gardens. Health benefits of blessed thistle have been used for centuries. This herb was even used to treat the bubonic… Continue reading Health Benefits of Blessed Thistle can Cure it All, Even the Plague!

Homeopathy

Health Benefits of Milk Thistle go Beyond the Liver!

Health benefits of milk thistle have been known for over 2000 years. Dioscorides, a Greek botanist and physicist, was the first to record the healing properties of this herb. This species of thistle is native to the Mediterranean. Its scientific name is Silybum marianum and it is part of the Asteraceae plant family, which includes… Continue reading Health Benefits of Milk Thistle go Beyond the Liver!