In our modern world, where we can buy all of our medicine and all of our food at the supermarket, a lot of us have forgotten where the medicines we take and the food we eat comes from. In most communities around the world, plants have been used over centuries for medicinal purposes, but the medicine we buy today has often been added…
Passionflower, also known as Passiflora incarnata, maypop, apricot vine, water lemon or wild passion vine is a fast-growing perennial, which gardeners love growing. Its large flowers have 5 long stamens and 5 white petals, magenta to blue. According to tradition, it is called passion vine because its floral parts represent the elements of the Crucifixion (3 styles for the 3 nails, 5 stamens…
A book written in the 70s claimed that plants were sensitive beings that liked classical music and had emotions. This book was called, The Secret Life of Plants. The book contained notes of experiments with music, polygraphs, and vegetables. The science in the book has now mostly been discredited, but after reading the book, people began talking to their plants and playing music…
Many of us have that vivid idea that aloe vera is medicinal or useful in some way, but little do we know about ways to use the plant for fighting lots of diseases and conditions. It’s time we opened up our minds as we take a peek at some of the uses that could be accrued from aloe vera: 1. Food Preservation We…
Here’s a step-by-step guide to growing your own avocado tree. Avocados are highly nutritious and flavored, whether we’re talking about salad, guacamole, or straight up! They are a key staple for a nutritious and delicious diet. Try growing an avocado tree at home if you don’t like making regular trips to the grocery store for your daily supply of fresh avocados, can’t find…
I love gardening. Well, not actually the work behind the gardening so much – it’s the harvesting that I really look forward to. There is nothing like fresh veggies from your own personal garden! I actually just planted a bunch of things in my vegetable garden and may have gone a little plant happy at the feed & seed store. Oops. Obviously, we…
Plants are very much alive. Not only do they dislike human noise but they also possess the capacity to learn and communicate. Perhaps even more astonishing is that plants can also make music. Have you ever heard the incredible music of the plants? Plants can actually sing and compose music and listen to it is truly beautiful and relaxing! Ever since 1975, researchers…
It’s possible to filter your indoor air with the right air purifying plants. The results are so proven that even NASA has concluded that the plants you choose for your home make a difference. Here are some of the best plants that will go to work making your indoor environment cleaner. 1. Peace Lily One popular choice for an indoor houseplant is a…