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Centaury: herbal benefits & planting guide

You should only harvest centaury in your own garden, as some species are protected and picking them is prohibited. All above-ground parts are edible and contain bitter … See more

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Thyme herb benefits and uses

WEBThyme provides a host of health benefits. It is primarily used to treat colds, coughs, rhinitis, bronchitis and whooping cough due to its expectorant, bronchodilatory, anti …

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Chamomile benefits & uses as a medicinal plant

WEBChamomile also helps against inflammation in the mouth and throat − used several times a day, mouthwash with chamomile has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. In …

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Lungwort: how to plant & care for Pulmonaria

WEBLungwort: flowering time, origin and properties. Lungwort, with its lovely appearance, is a real eye-catcher in any garden. The perennial belongs to the Boraginaceae family, which …

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Safflower: benefits, uses & planting

WEBSafflowers have various medicinal and healing benefits too. For example, the dried petals can be used to make safflower tea infusions. This is said to reduce fever and relieve …

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Common chickweed: weed or edible medicinal plant

WEBChickweed is best used fresh, but it can also be dried or frozen. Grow chickweed in your garden. Place in sun or partial shade in either a pot or garden bed. Nitrogen-rich, moist …

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Rue: how to grow & use Ruta graveolens

WEBTip: Ruta graveolens grows well in pots. Our Plantura Organic Herb & Seedling Compost is perfect for this. Mix the compost with a little lime and a third sand or perlite. Use a pot …

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Alfalfa sprouts: how to grow & health benefits

WEBDrain off the water and place the sprouting jars upside down from now on. If using a sprouting tray, spread out the seeds in a shallow layer in the tray. Keep your germination …

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Erica carnea: cultivation & care for winter heath

WEBWinter heath (Erica carnea), also known as winter flowering heather, spring heath or alpine heath, makes a wonderful addition to any garden or balcony as it blooms in the bleak …

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Fruits & vegetables with zinc

WEBAlong with its high vitamin content, the red currant boasts a high zinc content of 0.23mg per 100g. 4. Banana (0,21mg pro 100g) Bananas ( Musa) are not only delicious but also are …

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Tarragon: profile of the delicious estragon herb

WEBTarragon: origin and properties. Tarragon is also known as estragon or biting dragon. It belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) and is in the genus Artemisia.Other traditional …

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Avocado plant care: watering, pruning & more

WEBAfter successfully growing an avocado plant from a pit, proper care of the avocado is the be-all and end-all. Avocado plants have a moderate to high water requirement. Water …

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Pumpkins: profile & diseases

WEBPumpkins are rich in vitamins C and E and can support immune health and protect against infections. They also contain high levels of beta carotene, which is an antioxidant that …

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Lemon mint: planting, hardiness & uses

WEBAfter finding a suitable location and preparing the soil, you can start planting the lemon mint. To do this, dig small planting holes spaced 40cm apart and place the young plants in …

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Linden flowers & leaves: harvest, uses & benefits

WEBThese substances are thought to promote some of the following health benefits: Expectorant – aids in the relief of respiratory problems by reducing or loosening mucus. …

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Mustard plant: flowers, varieties, care & uses

WEBThe harvested mustard seeds can then be dried. Just put them on a newspaper and leave at room temperature in a well-ventilated room for about 4 weeks. If you put the …

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Pak choi: how to grow your own

WEBSo, sow the heirloom seeds directly in May or plant the young plants outdoors (unprotected) from April onwards to encourage the plants to bolt. After insects have pollinated the pak …

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Kale: origin, leaves, flowers & benefits

WEBWith a passion for growing installed at an early age, I have always been happiest outdoors in nature. After training as a professional gardener and horticultural therapist, I currently …

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Moths in the carpet: identification & control

WEBBase price: £6.66/kg. via. Tiny black dots on the carpet, which are probably moth droppings. Carpet moth larvae on carpets or in clothing – these are white-yellow and 1 mm – 1 cm …

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