Nervine Herbs - Life123

Herbs have the benefit of strengthening the nervous system without the extreme side effects of prescription medications used for nervous conditions. Some herbs do carry side effects, but they are generally milder than those of prescription drugs. Explore three nervine herbs, St. Johns Wort, Skullcap, and Valerian for overall well-being of the nervous system.
Nervine Herbs - Life123

Meaning of Organic Labels and Standards

There are a number of reasons to eat organic today. Organic foods are:

1. required to be pesticide free
2. free of genetically modified organisms
3. taste better
4. are more nutritious

How do you know if the food you are getting is truly organic or if you are just a victim of labeling hype? Check out How to Read Organic Labels for the facts on labeling guidelines.

Preparing for Winter - Nov 2, 2009

It is November 2nd and with Halloween over, I took down the Halloween decorations. I use the bailed hay to cover the garden ground for the winter. It prevents seeds from spreading and controls weeds in the spring.

Before the first frost, I picked all the green tomatoes and let them ripen in the window. My tomato plants are still producing. They formed more small green tomatoes after the first frost. It has been unseasonably cold here this years, so I was surprised they continue to grow.

Today, I will cut back most of my herbs (lemon balm, echinacea, peppermint, lavender, and sage) for the last time before winter and dry them for cooking.