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Archive for September, 2008

If only we would take a moment to stop and not only smell but really see the roses, it may be revealed that the spirits of nature are beckoning to us to pay attention. Joan Solomon offers a spectacular look through her own eyes in her book, "Spirits in the Garden." This award winning collection of photographs is a treasure and a promise to the planet.Throughout time, cultures have embraced the spirits of nature, calling them fairies, gnomes, sprites and leprechauns and spreading tales of magic and mischief. Taking a closer look at our natural surroundings, evidence of familiar sights can be found, perhaps even proof of the myths. Solomon finds the faces of the Iris dragon, the Yarrow flying gargoyle, and the Wild Violet gnome. In untouched photographs, she points out what is waiting to be discovered. Sharing the homeopathic herbal properties of numerous plants, the author exposes her admiration and respect for nature's gifts. From a stomach soothing dill tea to delicious violet jelly, readers will delight in several recipes for reconnecting with nature. And that is the whole point, this need to reach out and experience the joy of our natural world."Spirits in the Garden" is a .. more »

When growing a potted herb garden outdoors, many believe the plants should be in a pot to get best results. Such plants as rosemary, chives and mint are said to be best planted in pots in order to keep them from taking over the rest of the garden. If you decide you need to plant any herbs in a pot, there are some things you should keep in mind to get the best possible results. Growing herbs is only as hard as you allow it to be. In this article you will find information that should make it easier for you.Choose the herbs you are going to plant in pots rather than in the regular garden. The choice can be due to either the kind of herb it is, or because of ornamental purposes. As stated above, the most popular plants to put into pots are the ones that have a tendency to take over a garden. This does not mean they are the only ones, which can be planted in a pot. Other good herbs to plant in a pot include lavender because of the height at which they grow. The other reason is because the flowers tend to .. more »