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What are the Best Nectar-Producing Flowers for Bees?

What flowers produce the largest quantities of nectar? Flowers rich in nectar provide food for pollinators, such as honeybees, bumble bees, moths and butterflies. Since pollinators are in decline due to the destruction of their habitats and the use of chemicals in agriculture, we need to help them by growing the right plants. To learn more, read a post at Star of Nature,

Nettle and Yarrow in Cosmetic Recipes

Common nettle (Urtica dioica) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) are some of the most celebrated medicinal plants, known for their superior healing and regenerative properties. Preparations from nettle and yarrow are used in the treatment of hairloss. Both herbs are anti-inflamatory, and are used to improve the condition of dry and aging skin. Read my blog post to learn more. #nettle #yarrow #herbalcosmetics

How to Grow and Use Chamomile

German chamomile is an annual plant with a strong, but pleasant smell. It has been cultivated since antiquity for use in medicine, cosmetics and aromatherapy. The flowers of chamomile contain a high percentage of essential oil that is used to treat skin disorders. Dried chamomile flowers have anti-anxietal properties, and chamomile tea can help to combat insomnia and the effects of stress. Read my blog post to learn how to grow and use chamomile. #chamomile #medicinalplants #gardening

Fall Garden Vegetables

Salad Burnet: Recipes and Growing Advice

Salad burnet is a relatively common wild herb that has a long history of use as a vegetable, spice and medicinal plant. It is beautiful, undemanding and very easy to grow. It is used in salads, soups and vegetable dishes. Salad burnet is also one of the ingredients in the famous Frankfurt sauce. To learn more - read my blog post. #saladburnet #herbs #gardening #wildfood #wildgreens #vegetablegarden