Chickens

14 Beneficial Herbs for Chickens that you should Grow

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… Continue reading 14 Beneficial Herbs for Chickens that you should Grow

Aromatherapy · Pregnancy

Effective Essential Oils for Labor and Birth

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… Continue reading Effective Essential Oils for Labor and Birth

Herbs

How to Grow Thyme – Convenient Info You Need to Know

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… Continue reading How to Grow Thyme – Convenient Info You Need to Know

Herbs

Sweet Annie, the Most Fragrant Type of Artemisia

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… Continue reading Sweet Annie, the Most Fragrant Type of Artemisia

Herbs

Growing Rosemary, a Resistant Mediterranean Plant

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… Continue reading Growing Rosemary, a Resistant Mediterranean Plant