There’s no post-dinner treat, tastier than an after dinner mint. Peppermint tea has been used for centuries to aid digestion and studies have shown that it helps relieve gas and bloating, and can reduce heartburn and indigestion as well, so why not have a go and grow your own. You must use peppermint or Mentha x Read More
If you ever chewed on liquorice root as a child you may be surprised to know that it’s possible to grow your own and even make delicious Pontefract Cakes – a black liquorice lozenge that originate from Pontefract. The root’s compound glycyrrhizin is 50 times sweeter than sugar and has been used to make confections Read More
Marshmallow or Althaea officinalis is a perennial and cousin of the hollyhock. It grows large, bee-pollinated, white flowers from July to September, followed by seedpods that ripen from August to October. You’ll find it growing wild in sunny but cool places on the edges of marshland and on grassy banks along lakes and watercourses. Plant Read More
Winter is a great time for sitting indoors with a hot drink and planning what you are going to grow on your allotment next year. But don’t just go for the same old dreary seed list, consider growing plants that not only taste great, but also have the ability to boost your libido? Passion boosters Read More
Say what you like about folk medicine, it certainly has an irresistible fascination for me, especially when I learn that there are people that believe nettles will cure boils, cleavers a carbuncle, and Hawthorn is a remedy used for hemorrhoids. Chickweed is useful for boosting sperm count (apparently you just add a spoonful of the dried Read More
I’m sure that when the Romans packed their favourite deodorant, sprigs of lavender, in their toilet bags before they crossed the stormy seas to invade Britain they wouldn’t have thought that almost 16 centuries later lavender be one of our favourite garden plants. Lavender’s unforgettable perfume pops up in all kinds of places from furniture Read More
It’s a well know fact that gardening can help relieve the stresses and strains of daily life. The garden is also for many a sanctuary for relaxation and quiet moments. But have you ever thought of your borders as containing all the ingredients for your good looks and well-being? Beauty expert, Angela Lopez of Belle-Toi Read More
It’s a well know fact that gardening can help relieve the stresses and strains of daily life. The garden is also for many a sanctuary for relaxation and quiet moments. But have you ever thought of your borders as containing all the ingredients for your good looks and well-being? Since time began plants have been Read More
Tired, cranky, and out of sorts are not the only symptoms of lack of sleep. It affects your concentration and memory, weakens your immunity and you may even put on weight if you feel too tired and lethargic to exercise. Worse still, not getting enough shut eye night after night also puts your physical well- Read More
Many plants that are classified as weeds have a bad reputation with gardeners, due to their ability to quickly take over the garden. But Angela Lopez from Belle-Toi (angelasbelletoi.com) in Bournemouth, says some of the pesky plants that grow in unkempt gardens and waste ground are in fact just as nutritious, or more so, than Read More
