What are microgreens? Also known as “vegetable confetti,” microgreens are sometimes confused with sprouts — germinated seeds that are eaten root, seed and shoot. Microgreens, however, include a variety of edible immature greens, harvested with scissors less than a month after germination, when the plants are up to 2 inches tall. The stem, cotyledons (orContinue reading “Growing microgreens indoors”
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How to make Elderberry Tea
Elderberries can be used in jellies, pies, or baked goods much like any berry. They can also be dried and made into teas, tinctures, and syrups for medicinal purposes. This tea has a naturally sweet flavor on its own from the elderberries, but sweetened to taste with a small amount of raw honey if desired.Continue reading “How to make Elderberry Tea”
Reboot your health
If you want to boost your immune health, you may wonder how to help your body fight off illnesses.While bolstering your immunity is easier said than done, several dietary and lifestyle changes may strengthen your body’s natural defenses. Sleep and immunity :In fact, inadequate or poor quality sleep is linked to a higher susceptibility toContinue reading “Reboot your health”
Growing Aloe Indoors
Aloe is extremely low maintenance, adds beauty to your home or office, and also contains a skin-soothing gel. So how do you grow Aloe? Where to Grow Aloe This moisture-rich plant thrives outdoors year-round only in the very warmest regions (zones 9 to 10). In other areas, aloe grows best indoors as a houseplant, withContinue reading “Growing Aloe Indoors”
Benefits with Orange Peel
Apart from eating the juicy fruit or using it to make a healthy juice, you can use the orange peel to stay healthy too. Here are four great healthy beauty tips on using orange peel. Create a Body scrub: ..Dried and ground orange peels make the perfect natural body scrub. Not only does it helpContinue reading “Benefits with Orange Peel”
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