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Thyme herb benefits and uses

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

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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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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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Restharrow: how to grow & health benefits

WEBRestharrow: origin and properties. The genus Ononis belongs to the legume family and is therefore part of the same plant family as peas (Pisum sativum) and the common bean …

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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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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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Garden cress: expert tips on growing & care

WEBWhether sowing in rows or close together, cress does not care at all. However, sowing should not take place before the Ice Saints in mid-May, as the dainty seedlings are very …

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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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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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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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Sage: flowers, leaves, benefits and problems

WEBI am a commercial grower, specialising in the small-scale production of organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. I trained as a horticulturalist and then worked on traditional …

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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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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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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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Feeding raspberries: when and what to use

WEBTomato feed for raspberries. Tomato feeds contain high levels of potassium and can be used to help encourage raspberries to flower and fruit. Our Plantura Tomato Food is …

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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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Iron-rich vegetables: 10 vegetables high in iron

WEBGreen peas ( Pisum sativum) are not only delicious, but extremely healthy. In addition to fibre and protein, peas contain between 1.5 and 1.9mg of iron per 100g. Furthermore, …

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Pumpkins: profile & diseases

WEBPumpkin benefits. As well as being delicious, pumpkins are highly nutritional and have many health benefits. Pumpkins are rich in vitamins C and E and can support immune …

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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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