Archive for 2010

What is the meaning of "Better Homes and Gardens"?

When they say better they might not mean "more expensive". The true meaning is "upgrade", but they don’t specifically mean a big upgrade. My friend grows all kinds of herbs when they’re in season, he cooks, makes tea, and uses them for medicine for his elderly auntie. Better Homes and Gardens forces you to think [...]

Do herbs grow better outdoors or indoors during the Southern Alaskan summer?

I just bought a bunch of herbs, and I can’t decide whether to plant them outside or inside. I live in Southern Alaska, so I’m not sure whether they would thrive outdoors or indoors. It could be warm enough to grow them outdoors (it got almost to 70 degrees last week!), but it gets rather [...]

How long to fresh herbs last? How should they be stored to best preserve their flavor?

I have all of these wonderful recipes that call for fresh herbs…but i’d hate to buy spendy little bundles of them, only use a tiny bit, and then the rest go to waste. How long do fresh herbs last anyway? How can i keep them fresh for as long as possible? Related Blogs War on [...]

What are the mysterious herbs and spices in Pampered Chef’s Italian Seasoning Mix?

It lists the ingredients as dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, oregano, basil, marjoram, herbs, spices. Do you know what the other herbs and spices are and the quantities you’d use of each for the mix? Related Blogs Angry Birds Plush Toys Available – Limited Quantities! Buying In Huge Quantities | nancyandsteph.com Garlic: A tasty addition to [...]

What herbs can replace salad dressing on a salad?

I am very sensitive to salad dressing because of all the oils in them and it affects me. But i love salad. The other day i had this killer salad with all these herbs on it and it tasted delicious. But i wasn’t able to get any of the herbs in it…what herbs are good [...]

Do you think the teaching of evolution and atheism has corrupted many doctors way of thinking?

My cousin has a doctor who believes in evolution and so instead of believing that God has created herbs and things for mankind to be healed with this doctor believes in synthetic drugs that have bad side effects. My cousin still is having problems with depression. I’m tired of these doctors not being to help [...]

what herbs are best to use when making garlic bread?

theres a recipe im following, and part of it is to make garlic bread. It says to use herbs with the garlic bread…but doesnt say what herbs exactly. So does anyone know what herbs would be best to use for garlic bread? Related Blogs Chicken Parm on garlic bread wrap… | powerzamcam | bloglife Roasted [...]

Which herbs grow best together in the same box?

I am a beginner gardener and have purchases lots of herbs for window boxes including : rosemary, mint, lavender, thyme, chamomile, sweet basil, chocolate mint, chives…and also a smal jalapeƱo plant. I was wondering which herbs would best work together in a window box? are there certain herbs that shouldnt be put together? are there [...]

What are some antifungal herbs I can take to clear up my skin infection?

I have tinea versicolor. I’ve tried several different things, but they haven’t worked for me. I can’t see a doctor right now, and I’ve heard of herbs that often do the trick, but I need a little guidance. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, I understand that natural does not always equal safe, [...]

Which are the easiest herbs to grow indoors?

I live in a small apartment with no yard/garden access, but would love to grow herbs in flower pots. Which herbs do best indoors and which do not require too much sunlight (I don’t get a whole lot of direct sunlight in my apt.)? My herbs of choice would be basil, rosemary and parsley. Tips [...]