herbs

May you touch dragonflies and stars, dance with fairies and talk to the moon

The irises, valerian, hollyhocks and daisies are putting on a beautiful show, the roses are budding up, the fruit trees and berries are in blossom. The baby maggies are keeping their parents busy, wrens are finding mates and making nests and the sun when it shines reminds us that Spring is slowly coming. And no […]

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The Edible Patch – When the world is tired, and society is not happy, the garden is still there.

  “‘I don’t feel very much like Pooh today,’ said Pooh. ‘There, there,’ said Piglet. ‘I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.’” After feeling so weary last lockdown, I decided to take stock, and for me that means time in the garden with a cuppa and I came to the decision that there

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Some Herbs for Chicken Health 

Basil- Used for mucus membrane health and has antibacterial properties Catnip- Repels insects and used as a sedative/relaxant Dill- Respiratory health, antioxidant properties, sedative/relaxant Fennel- Enhances reproductive health (egg laying) Garlic- Enhances reproductive health (egg laying) / helps control parasites Lavender- Smells wonderful, lowers stress, circulatory health, , insect repellent Lemon Balm- Smells nice in

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