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Patti Moreno
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Herb Garden
Herbs are by far the easiest and most versatile plants to grow in any garden. Even if you're a beginner, herbs are adaptable, hardy, fast-growing, low-maintenance, and will grow in almost any environment, from containers to flower beds, and even in the wild. Best of all, herbs are useful! From delicious seasoning in classic recipes to herbal teas and cocktails, and even medicinal uses, its always good to have fresh herbs handy at home.
In the following videos, I'll show you how to plant, maintain and harvest all kinds of herbs in your garden. I'll even share some great recipes with you for my favorite herbal teas, remedies, and even a fun cocktail. Take a look!
How to Make a Cilantro Martini
This is a deliciously cool, refreshing drink that starts in the garden. Or at least it should.
Read more...How to Freeze Culinary Herbs
Fresh herbs look amazing in the garden and they taste even better in all of your favorite foods…especially Italian food. You probably guessed that I would say that. Today, I’m going to teach you a cool way to preserve your herbs for the whole year. Come with me….As you will see I have a delicious variety of parsley and basil. They are both a vibrant green and so aromatic that I just want to eat it all. Take off just the tops of the plants so they can continue producing. Then I take them into the kitchen and make sure that I have spices for the rest of the year.
Read more...Shaker Medicinal Herb Garden
Shakers learned everything they know about staying healthy from Native American wisdom. Today I am going to show you how to make three holistic teas that have been keeping people free from common complaints for thousands of years. Be sure to ask your doctor before using these teas, especially if you are taking a prescription medicine.
I am going to make three types of medicinal teas: Hyssop Blue, Feverfew and Bee Balm. Hyssop Blue is known for it's assistance for chest congestion and coughs. Feverfew prevents migraine headaches and should be drank daily as a preventative measure. Bee Balm helps with nausea and digestive issues.
Read more...30 Minute Herb Garden
Welcome to "no-excuse gardening." In just 30 short minutes you can have an herb or vegetable garden, which will be an excellent first project if you are new to gardening. If you are a seasoned gardener, using Garden Soxx is just the perfect way to start something new, without spending too much time, because you probably don't have much free time as it is.
Garden Soxx, which were originally designed for erosion control, have also become a new way to plant in small spaces, which makes them perfect for raised bed gardening. Garden Soxx are cleverly made from a synthetic fabric which is stuffed with 1 cubic foot of compost, and they will last from 3-5 years.
Read more...Sun Brewed Mint Iced Tea with Lemon
What you'll need:
- Sprigs of Mint
- Tea bags
- Fresh Lemons
- Sunlight
