Glyphosate is an herbicide used to kill weeds. It’s the active ingredient in Roundup and other weed killers, and can cause a variety of side effects. Recent lawsuits have claimed exposure to glyphosate in Roundup has led to certain cancers, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma. What Is Glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup and several other commercial weed killers. Its chemical name …
Roundup is a popular residential and commercial weed killer made with glyphosate. Farmers, landscapers and agricultural workers have used it since 1974. However, some studies have linked heavy glyphosate use to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers. What Is Roundup? Roundup is a popular weed killer containing glyphosate as its active ingredient. Initially registered in 1974 by Monsanto and …
Father We Thank Thee By: Ralph Waldo Emerson For flowers that bloom about our feet,Father, we thank Thee.For tender grass so fresh, so sweet,Father, we thank Thee.For the song of bird and hum of bee,For all things fair we hear or see,Father in heaven, we thank Thee. For blue of stream and blue of sky,Father, we thank Thee.For pleasant shade …
An Island Garden – By Celia Thaxxter To Mrs. Mary Hemenway, “Whose largeness of heart is even as the sand on the seashore.” Here is a problem a wonder for all to see. Look at this marvelous thing I hold in my hand! This is a magic surprising, a mystery; Strange as a miracle, harder to understand. What is it? …
Pansy, Wild, Heart’s Ease, Johnny-Jump-Up ~ Modesty, Loving Thoughts, Your Occupy My Thoughts, Think of Me, Happy Thoughts, Reflection, Loyalty, Merriment This post is in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. May we learn from the quintessential example of how she lived her life, how she treated others and her fondness of all that relates to the garden. An Island Garden …
Making Spiced Peach Preserves. There is literally no greater joy and sense of accomplishment that you can bestow upon yourself then to create lovely food masterpieces in your own home kitchen. My home kitchen is absolutely my place of solace were artistic creativity is always my mode of operation. Remember WHO you are! It’s a game changer!! Summer in the …
Good Morning Beautiful! Up at dawn, the dewy freshness of the hour, the morning rapture of the birds, the daily miracle of sunrise, set her heart in tune, and gave her Nature’s most healing balm. ~Louisa May Alcott, “In the Strawberry Bed,” Work: A Story of Experience, 1873 Signup For My Newsletter! Giveaways coming soon!
Phase one of the herb, fruit and vegie garden accomplished! Bay Laurel, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary, Lime, Cinnamon, Anise Basil, Marshmallow, Horseradish Root, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, French Tarragon, Angelica, Lavender, Lambs Ears, Foxglove, Belladona, Winter Savory, Garlic, Sweet Williams, Pansies, Roses, Curry, Orange, Rose and Lemon Thyme, Chocolate Ghost Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Big Boy Celebrity and Cherry Tomatoes, Figs, Rose, …
Strawberry garden really coming into it’s own right now! Strawberry Macarons anyone? Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields… and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. …
