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Isn’t it wonderful to wander around at this time of year and see the beautiful fragrant plants on display in the gardens and countryside? The nurseries, garden centres, DIY shops and even the supermarkets have a good range of fresh herbs and flowers in full bloom.
Whilst many people know the culinary uses of commonly sold [...]
I am often asked about which remedies, creams and potions people should keep handy for emergencies in the home. It can be quite confusing and you risk ending up with lots of different products forgetting which one should be used when! The trick is to keep it straightforward so this month I will talk about [...]
Many people these days know the reputation of Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) tea to help relax the body and mind. Chamomile tea bags are commonplace now on all supermarket shelves. Whilst chamomile does indeed have calming, relaxing and gentle sedative properties it is a herb with many more uses too.
At this time of year chamomile is [...]