Ah, the humble dandelion. In our modern times of monoculture lawns and yards, it now plays the part of the unwanted villain. But before the king decided that lawns were a sign of wealth, people grew dandelions for its many uses. Every part of the dandelion is edible. The young greens can be used in…
Awesome Garden Herbs – Anise Hyssop
It’s summer, yay! I have tons of herbs growing in my garden and I was out the other day, trying to recall the benefits of each herb, but I couldn’t remember. And then it came to me… Make a series of posts about it! That benefits us all, right? The first herb up today is…
Can You Eat Eggshells?
Can you eat eggshells? The answer is yes. Yes you can eat eggshells. But Angie, why would I want to eat eggshells, you might be asking. Well, eggshells are an all natural source of a boatload of calcium, magnesium and other great minerals your body needs. (Click here to see the nutritional profile) I mean…
Catnip-Not Just For Kitties
Stressed out? Got a cold? Belly ache?Catnip’s not just for kitties, though don’t tell them that! My cats ecstatically roll around in our garden patch, but they kindly leave some behind for me. Why do cats like it so much, anyway? According to the humane society, it gives them a nice mellow buzz, because it…
