Bidens pilosa is a truly magical plant. I am surrounded by it in my garden. Many people consider it a weed. Thanks to my neighbor Lisa, who pointed out the medicinal use to me, I started to research the plant. I learned from E to listen to my garden. Flowers move around and find … [Read more...]
Basil
Cutting Basil the right way will make your basil plant the best basil plant in the block! Sweet Basil and Genovese Basil grow in New Orleans from spring to the first day of frost, or below 40 Fahrenheit temperatures. I use sweet Basil to make pesto and in my Caprese Salad. Sounds … [Read more...]
Cleavers – weed or feed?
Especially through the late winter month, cleavers grows all over my garden. In a recent facebook group somebody asked how to get rid of it and it was suggested to use an herbicide. Besides that we should immediately stop to use any herbicide, I got curious. My chicken love … [Read more...]
Holy Basil
I usually buy holy basil plants at the farmers market. Holy basil has many potential health benefits including anti depression properties and help with acne, asthma and inflammation. Farmer Mizell recommends to choose a dry spot. I decided to grow it in a pots and in raised … [Read more...]
Epazote
Native to Central America, epazote has been grown for culinary and medicinal purposes for countless generations.It grows in several spots in the garden including some pots and is a nice flavor in tacos and quesadillas. Epazote can reduce bloating and gas and is a helpful addition … [Read more...]