There are around 600 varieties of mint, however most people are just familiar with the most common kinds which are mint, spearmint and peppermint. Mint is part of the Lamaiceae family that has about 7,200 species including many popular herbs such as thyme, oregano, catnip, sage, basil, lavender and many others. Since mint is the… Continue reading 23 Varieties of Mint that are Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
Medicinal benefits of yarrow have been known for centuries. Its genus name, Achillea, comes from a legend that says Achilles used this herb to stop the bleeding of his wounded soldiers. Chinese believe that yarrow represents the balanced ying and yang. They used it in divination rituals to find love and manipulate dreams. It was… Continue reading 8 Medicinal Benefits of Yarrow – A Must Have in Your Herbal First Aid Kit
On May 20 we celebrate World Bee Day, which was an initiative proposed by Slovenia to the United Nations. It took three years for this to be approved, which finally happened on 20 December 2017. This initiative was done to raise awareness on the importance of bees and beekeeping. The date was picked because it… Continue reading What is the Importance of Bees?
Throughout the years I have had plenty of problems with termites. They have eaten the wooden beams of my farm in Pedasi and the majority of my rental house in Diablo. During quarantine I was stranded in Panama City, so I moved into one of my Airbnbs in Casco Viejo. To my surprise, I saw… Continue reading 10 Effective Ways Treat to Termites Naturally
There are many medicinal benefits of rosemary that have been known since ancient times. This herb was used by Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Jews. Rosemary, mixed with wine, was given to the Queen of Hungary in 16th century as medicine to alleviate her gout. Rosemary is traditionally known as a culinary herb native to the… Continue reading 15 Extraordinary Medicinal Benefits of Rosemary
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets. Many farm owners raise them for a variety of reasons. To keep your animals safe, you should learn which are the toxic and dangerous foods for rabbits. As a herbivore, rabbits mostly feed on hay, grass, and plants. Some types of food can be fed to rabbits… Continue reading Dangerous Foods for Rabbits
The scientific name of Roman chamomile is Chamaemelum Nobile, however, it is commonly called English, Russian or garden chamomile. It is native to western Europe and its the true chamomile. This type of chamomile has as finely divided green gray leaves that resemble that of parsley, being thicker than the leaves of German chamomile. It… Continue reading Roman Chamomile Attracts Beneficial Insects to your Garden
