Yerba mansa is a perennial herbaceous and it grows in the zones of 5-10. It grows to the height of 12 inches.
Yerba mansa has conical flowers with white petals that will bloom in the late spring to early summer.
Yerba mansa is a desert plant that is a native to the southwestern parts of North America. It likes to have hot climates and it likes to grow close to a water source, which are like ponds, streams, and lakes.
This herb is very tricky to try to grow from seed. The seeds are to be sown indoors in a very warm greenhouse. Seeds require to have daytime temperatures between 60 degrees and 70 degrees. The seeds has to be kept will watered before and after sprouting. It takes between 4 to 6 weeks to germinate the seeds. The plants can be transplant outside in early summer when the temperatures are consistently warm. The plants have to be spaced 12 inches apart. Yerba mansa spreads by runners, that is similar to strawberries and they requires moderate to heavy watering.
This herb prefers to have full sun and partial shade. It prefers to have full sun and partial shade. It prefers a moist, alkaline soil that is reasonable high in organic matter.
The roots or whole plants can be harvest int eh fall of the first year, if it has been a very hot growing season with a lot of water for the plants. Harvest anytime after the plant is 2 years old. The plant can be lifted up out of the garden soil with a garden fork. The runners that are attached to the harvested plants need to be replanted in the garden. the whole plant and roots are used and they can be used either fresh or dried. Medicinal benefits of this herb are winter illness and respiratory conditions, as for lymphatic support.
Monday, April 28, 2014
What is wood betony?
Wood betony is a perennial herbaceous and t grows good in zones 5-8. it grows to the height of 12 inches. Wood betony is an European herb, and a glorious members of the mint family.
Wood betony has purple and occasionally pink or white. It blooms from midsummer on.
This herb is a woodpland plant and it prefers a moist and shady growing habitat.
The wood betony seeds has to bed stratified for several weeks before starting them indoors. This herb can be transplanted outdoors in the middle to late spring. The plants have to be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart. Each year a clump will gradually become larger but this plant is not a plant that will spread rapidly. Their water needs are moderate to high.
The wood betony prefers to have shade and partial shade. Rich garden soil is best to grow in clap soil.
The aerial prats of the wood betony are harvest anytime during the growing season. Sips or scissors are used to harvest this herb. The aerial parts of the wood betony can be used fresh or dried.
This herb can be used as a pain-relieving herb and it is also used to help with stress and disrupted sleep patterns.
Wood betony has purple and occasionally pink or white. It blooms from midsummer on.
This herb is a woodpland plant and it prefers a moist and shady growing habitat.
The wood betony seeds has to bed stratified for several weeks before starting them indoors. This herb can be transplanted outdoors in the middle to late spring. The plants have to be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart. Each year a clump will gradually become larger but this plant is not a plant that will spread rapidly. Their water needs are moderate to high.
The wood betony prefers to have shade and partial shade. Rich garden soil is best to grow in clap soil.
The aerial prats of the wood betony are harvest anytime during the growing season. Sips or scissors are used to harvest this herb. The aerial parts of the wood betony can be used fresh or dried.
This herb can be used as a pain-relieving herb and it is also used to help with stress and disrupted sleep patterns.
What is White Sage?
White sage is a tender perennial herbaceous. It grows in zones 8-11. It grows to the height of 12 to 24 inches tall.
White sage has pale blue flowers that blooms in late summer.
What sage is native to northern Baji California and southern California. This herb prefers to be in a sunny area and it has a good tolerance for hot, dry, windy conditions.
The seeds has to be stratified for 1 week and then sow indoors. They have to be provided a warm nighttime temperatures of 70 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 80 to 90 degrees F. It takes the seeds two to three weeks to sprout. They need to be kept evenly moist, but once the seedlings are up, do not over water. The plants needs to be transplanted outdoors in late spring. They will grow in clumps, so the plants have to be space 12 inches apart.
White sage prefers to row in full sun. It also has to have well-drained soil.
The aerial parts of the white sage are harvest in late summer. It is done by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts of the white sage are used fresh or dried.
The medicinal benefits of white sage are useful for digestive tract conditions, women's health concerns, and throat and skin health. White sage is often recommended for winter illnesses and respiratory ailments.
White sage has pale blue flowers that blooms in late summer.
What sage is native to northern Baji California and southern California. This herb prefers to be in a sunny area and it has a good tolerance for hot, dry, windy conditions.
The seeds has to be stratified for 1 week and then sow indoors. They have to be provided a warm nighttime temperatures of 70 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 80 to 90 degrees F. It takes the seeds two to three weeks to sprout. They need to be kept evenly moist, but once the seedlings are up, do not over water. The plants needs to be transplanted outdoors in late spring. They will grow in clumps, so the plants have to be space 12 inches apart.
White sage prefers to row in full sun. It also has to have well-drained soil.
The aerial parts of the white sage are harvest in late summer. It is done by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts of the white sage are used fresh or dried.
The medicinal benefits of white sage are useful for digestive tract conditions, women's health concerns, and throat and skin health. White sage is often recommended for winter illnesses and respiratory ailments.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
What is Watercress?
Watercress is a perennial aquatic plant that grows good in zones 5-10. It grows to the height of 10 to 12 inches tall. Watercress is enjoyed as a salad herb. It is crisp and flavorful, and t is full or nutrients too.
Watercross has delicate white flowers in the spring and occasionally early summer. It blooms while the temperatures are still moderate.
Watercress likes to be planted in a shady spot. Watercress should never be planted at the edge of still water.
Watercross is grown from seeds being sown in early spring or before the intense heat of the summer. The seeds can be sown directly into the garden or the plants can be transplanted outdoors in early spring a week or so before the last frost is expected. Germination takes about 1 to 2 weeks. The plants should be planted in a shady part of the garden, where the sol stays moist, or it can be planted along a free-moving stream side. Watercress will spread a little but not so much that it will be in a troublesome way. Watercress plants should be spaced 12 to 15 inches apart and it will need to be watered heavily.
Watercress prefers to have full or partially dappled shape. Watercress likes to grow in a moist, rich, loamy soil.
Watercress likes to grow with angelica, lemon verbena, and gotu kola.
The aerial parts of the watercress are harvest with or without flowers and it is done with snips or scissors.
Watercross is a great salad herb. It can be mixed with lettuces, a bit of dill weed, and some edible flowers to make a very nutritious salad. The greens can be used to top a sandwich or pita pocket wrap.
Watercross has delicate white flowers in the spring and occasionally early summer. It blooms while the temperatures are still moderate.
Watercress likes to be planted in a shady spot. Watercress should never be planted at the edge of still water.
Watercross is grown from seeds being sown in early spring or before the intense heat of the summer. The seeds can be sown directly into the garden or the plants can be transplanted outdoors in early spring a week or so before the last frost is expected. Germination takes about 1 to 2 weeks. The plants should be planted in a shady part of the garden, where the sol stays moist, or it can be planted along a free-moving stream side. Watercress will spread a little but not so much that it will be in a troublesome way. Watercress plants should be spaced 12 to 15 inches apart and it will need to be watered heavily.
Watercress prefers to have full or partially dappled shape. Watercress likes to grow in a moist, rich, loamy soil.
Watercress likes to grow with angelica, lemon verbena, and gotu kola.
The aerial parts of the watercress are harvest with or without flowers and it is done with snips or scissors.
Watercross is a great salad herb. It can be mixed with lettuces, a bit of dill weed, and some edible flowers to make a very nutritious salad. The greens can be used to top a sandwich or pita pocket wrap.
What Is Violet?
Violet is a perennial herbaceous that grows in zones 2-11 and that depends on the species. It grows to the height of 4 to 8 inches tall.
Violets blooms in several different colors, which are purple, pink, white, and yellow. Violets are a great addition to any herb garden. When the violets bloom, which is in the spring and early summer, the air if full of a wonderful fragrance.
Many of the violets are woodland plants that would prefer to have a shady and moist growing environment. Some of the species, grow in a variety of habitats.
The seeds needs to be stratified for a minimum of three months, then the seeds need to be sown indoors in early spring. The seeds prefers to have dark conditions to germinate, which occurs off the on the several months. The plants can be transplanted outdoors in the middle to late spring. These clumping plants reseeds vigorously. The violets has to be space 6 to 8 inches apart and the plants need to be water moderately to heavily.
Violets likes full sun, partial shade, and shade depending on which of the species that are being planted. Violets prefers o soil high in organic matter.
Violets like to grow with other plants, such as sweet woodruff, self-heal and skullcap.
The leaves are hand-picked at any time during the growing season for harvesting this herb. Pick the flowers in the spring, but some of the flowers need to be left on for seed production.
The leaves can be added to salads or the leaves can be used as a lettuce substitute on sandwiches. The leaves and flowers are the parts of the violet and they are used fresh or dry.
The violet flowers can be added to many different foods, which are, fruit and leafy salads to cakes, cream cheese spreads, herb butters, jellies, and herbal flower honey. The flowers can be put into beverages like limeade for a festive look. The violet flowers can be frozen in an ice-cube tray, and then put a cube into iced tea.
Violets blooms in several different colors, which are purple, pink, white, and yellow. Violets are a great addition to any herb garden. When the violets bloom, which is in the spring and early summer, the air if full of a wonderful fragrance.
Many of the violets are woodland plants that would prefer to have a shady and moist growing environment. Some of the species, grow in a variety of habitats.
The seeds needs to be stratified for a minimum of three months, then the seeds need to be sown indoors in early spring. The seeds prefers to have dark conditions to germinate, which occurs off the on the several months. The plants can be transplanted outdoors in the middle to late spring. These clumping plants reseeds vigorously. The violets has to be space 6 to 8 inches apart and the plants need to be water moderately to heavily.
Violets likes full sun, partial shade, and shade depending on which of the species that are being planted. Violets prefers o soil high in organic matter.
Violets like to grow with other plants, such as sweet woodruff, self-heal and skullcap.
The leaves are hand-picked at any time during the growing season for harvesting this herb. Pick the flowers in the spring, but some of the flowers need to be left on for seed production.
The leaves can be added to salads or the leaves can be used as a lettuce substitute on sandwiches. The leaves and flowers are the parts of the violet and they are used fresh or dry.
The violet flowers can be added to many different foods, which are, fruit and leafy salads to cakes, cream cheese spreads, herb butters, jellies, and herbal flower honey. The flowers can be put into beverages like limeade for a festive look. The violet flowers can be frozen in an ice-cube tray, and then put a cube into iced tea.
What is Rue?
If is a perennial herbaceous and it grows in the zones 5-9. It grows to the height of 12 to 15 inches. In the catholic Latin American cultures, rue is considered to be a scared herb. A lot of the time, rue is referred to as a herb of-grace, and it is used in religious rituals. This herb is believed to offer protection for health and well-being.
The flowers of the rue are yellow. Rue blooms during the middle to late summer.
Rue is a native to the Mediterranean regions, where it likes to grow in disturbed soil. It likes to grow in both hot and cool climates. Rue will tolerate some wet environments as well as arid ones.
The seeds needs to be stratified for 1 week before planting to encourage better germination. It takes 7 to 10 days to germinate after sowing the rue seeds indoors. This would help the seeds to germinate if the room temperature is extra warm like 70 degree F. The plants can be transplanted outside when spring weather is well settled. Rues grows in clumps, of the plants need to be space 10 to 12 inches apart. Rue needs to have light to moderate amounts of water. Rue like to have full sun to grow in and it does not need any special soil needs.
Rue helps in deterring pest insects in the garden. It is good to plant this herb where whiteflies, aphids, and trips and present.
The aerial parts of the rue are harvested from middle to late summer. The upper half of the plant is harvest by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts of the rue are dried. Because of the volatile oils that are contained in the leaves, some fair-skinned people may notice some skin irritation, so it would be wise to wear gloves when harvesting and processing rue.
The flowers of the rue are yellow. Rue blooms during the middle to late summer.
Rue is a native to the Mediterranean regions, where it likes to grow in disturbed soil. It likes to grow in both hot and cool climates. Rue will tolerate some wet environments as well as arid ones.
The seeds needs to be stratified for 1 week before planting to encourage better germination. It takes 7 to 10 days to germinate after sowing the rue seeds indoors. This would help the seeds to germinate if the room temperature is extra warm like 70 degree F. The plants can be transplanted outside when spring weather is well settled. Rues grows in clumps, of the plants need to be space 10 to 12 inches apart. Rue needs to have light to moderate amounts of water. Rue like to have full sun to grow in and it does not need any special soil needs.
Rue helps in deterring pest insects in the garden. It is good to plant this herb where whiteflies, aphids, and trips and present.
The aerial parts of the rue are harvested from middle to late summer. The upper half of the plant is harvest by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts of the rue are dried. Because of the volatile oils that are contained in the leaves, some fair-skinned people may notice some skin irritation, so it would be wise to wear gloves when harvesting and processing rue.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
What is Red Clover?
Red clover is a perennial a herbaceous and it grows good in zones 5-9. It grows to the height of 12 to 15 inches high.
This herb is found growing in disturbed areas, but it s especially fond of mountain meadows and banks of streams and rivers. It is also seen along mountain roadsides where the runoff gathers.
The seeds has to be stratify for several weeks for propagations and then they need to be sown directly outdoors. The germination will take 7 to 10 days. The clumping plants need to be space 12 inches apart. Red clover have to be water moderately.
Red clover likes to have full sun and partial shade to grow. It does not need any special soil needs.
When the blossoms are harvest they need to be picked very carefully by hand. This is time consuming, but it is necessary, because they need to do this to perserve their color and their nutrtional and medicinal benefits.
To dry red clover properly, it has to be picked in the early mornings while the blossoms still has dew on it. Red clover bruise easy. The flowers shold be laid on a screen ina single layer and let them dry. The flwoers will be a deep purplish red when they are fuly dried. They should be stored in a glass jar or paper bag, out of direct light and heat. Flowers are used both fresh or dried.
Flowers can be added to the cooking pot when you are cooking soups, oatmeal, stews, rice and dried beans. They are a rich source of nutrition.
The edible flowers can be cut fresh and they can be added to a green leafy salad for nutrition and beauty.
This herb is found growing in disturbed areas, but it s especially fond of mountain meadows and banks of streams and rivers. It is also seen along mountain roadsides where the runoff gathers.
The seeds has to be stratify for several weeks for propagations and then they need to be sown directly outdoors. The germination will take 7 to 10 days. The clumping plants need to be space 12 inches apart. Red clover have to be water moderately.
Red clover likes to have full sun and partial shade to grow. It does not need any special soil needs.
When the blossoms are harvest they need to be picked very carefully by hand. This is time consuming, but it is necessary, because they need to do this to perserve their color and their nutrtional and medicinal benefits.
To dry red clover properly, it has to be picked in the early mornings while the blossoms still has dew on it. Red clover bruise easy. The flowers shold be laid on a screen ina single layer and let them dry. The flwoers will be a deep purplish red when they are fuly dried. They should be stored in a glass jar or paper bag, out of direct light and heat. Flowers are used both fresh or dried.
Flowers can be added to the cooking pot when you are cooking soups, oatmeal, stews, rice and dried beans. They are a rich source of nutrition.
The edible flowers can be cut fresh and they can be added to a green leafy salad for nutrition and beauty.
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