The Garden Shedde

Many of us think we need a lot of space in order to garden but that is no longer true. There are many old and new ways to grow some, if not all of,  your own food. One of the newer items that comes to mind are the AeroGardens that use hydroponic or water to grow many different types of produce on a year round basis.  You can have a herb garden that is full or your favorite herbs for cooking or on salads or a  salad garden that is lettuces and cherry tomatoes. They have several different kinds and combination’s for you to chose from.

One of the oldest methods are the use of wooden raised beds. The new twist on these beds are the tiered versions that take up very little space, are free standing and can grow 50 plus plants in a 4 ft x 4 ft space. Some of these gardens have up to 6 tiers and they make wonderful ways for the elderly or handicapped to be able to reach the dirt and plants and have the experience of gardening or just continue to enjoy the gardening experience. You truly can garden wherever you are!

We all know that the best cure for a sore throat is a cup of tea with lemon and honey.  But, recently honey has been stepping into the spotlight as a natural, miracle cure-all.  From honey, to bee pollen, to beeswax – the buzz is all about the bees.  So, how can honey help you?

Skin Care – Honey is a great natural way to moisturize your skin.  Just mix a couple tablespoons of honey with a tablespoon of sugar, stir, and apply generously to your face.  Lightly exfoliate with circular motions, then let it sit for about 20 minutes.  Rinse with warm water, and viola!  You’re skin with be smooth and soft, with a radiant healthy glow.

Allergies – adding honey to your diet has been proven to boost your immune system, and help relieve allergies.  But, make sure it’s local honey, as the bees who made it pollinated the local plants and flowers you’re probably allergic to!  Take a spoonful before bed, add it to your favorite hot drink, or drizzle it on fruit.  It’s the easiest medicine you’ll ever take.

Energy – It started as a Hollywood fad, but there are thousands who now swear that taking bee pollen gives you that quick burst of energy we all need at the end of a long day.  It’s available in pill or powder form at your local natural grocery.

There are hundreds of ways these little guys can make your healthier – just avoid the stings!

It is possible to have a lush green lawn and be concerned about the environment.  Research has been conducted at the university level using organic methods to improve lawn health.  A few of the methods are easy and inexpensive.  That makes them a breeze for the average homeowner to do.

The most important way to keep a lawn green is to compost leaves in the fall and let the leaves degrade into a lovely rich soil.  Then that compost can be spread on the lawn to return the rich nutrients from the leaves back to the soil.  It is time consuming, yet free compost.  The trees really do all the work for us.

Another great organic cure is the use of corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent. A pre-emergent is a product that keeps seeds form germinating—all seeds, not just weed seeds.  Pre-emergents can’t tell good seeds from bad seeds.  Usually, pre-emergents are toxic chemicals.  Corn gluten is completely organic.  It is easy to handle and not difficult for a homeowner to apply themselves.