Herbal ice cubes are great. They’re not only easy to make but they contain added nutrients that your drink otherwise would not have. They also taste great and make a refreshing way to dress up water or a drink, especially…
A lilac in full bloom is a breathtaking sight. They are on display over a long season, blooming massively in mid-late spring and again mid-summer through fall. These long-lived performers grace us with their gorgeous scent and abundant blooms year…
Mulberry season is finally here! Mulberry is a flowering tree known for its berries, which are often used for culinary purposes. Mulberries belong to the genus Morus, and the term is used to describe many different species. The most common…
Up until last week, I had never dyed my hair. For me, I saw the time, energy, and money that my sister spent on her hair not only as an inconvenience but also as being unhealthy; it was dry, dull,…
Living in a house with mold isn’t only disgusting, but it is also a danger to our health. Mold poses a great risk specifically for people with asthma and allergies. It can further cause other respiratory tract problems such as…
Ginkgo or Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree. This large and hardy deciduous tree is referred to as a living fossil because fossilized remains have been found. Plants are either male or female. The species is…
If you snore, you’re not alone: Up to half of all American adults snore. My husband and I both snore. There are so many reasons why people snore. It can be our diets, lack of exercise, the position that we sleep…
Summer is here! We can now see numerous plants brimming with life. From flowers to weeds and everything in between, there are many things you can use for medicinal purposes. All you have to do is to know which plants…
