http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:23 -0700 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:48:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Preserving-the-summer-harvest--making-herbal-tinctures?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Make yarrow tincture to treat winter flu. So you’ve spent the summer growing voluptuous, vibrant medicinal plants and now the growing seasons draws to a close. Now the question arises about to best preserve these beauties for future use. ... yarrow herbal tinctures preserving plants oats poppies Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Preserving-the-summer-harvest--making-herbal-tinctures?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d19-What-to-do-with-all-that-lavender-Cut-it-dry-it-use-it?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Lavender thrives in bay area gardens. Photo by Elayne Takemoto, Annie's Annuals. It is time to cut the glorious lavender gracing our bay area gardens. The plants will be happier after a summer pruning and the flowers are still fresh enough to be u... lavender lavender powder lavender lemonade Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:29:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d19-What-to-do-with-all-that-lavender-Cut-it-dry-it-use-it?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Summer-herbal-projects-for-kids--make-your-own-lip-balm?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner I The long hot days of summer are a good time to settle inside for a simple kid-oriented herbal project. Moisturizing lip balm can easily be made at home, using plants from the garden and scented with natural essential oils. It can even be colored... calendula peppermint party planning make your own lip balm beeswax alkanet root Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:48:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Summer-herbal-projects-for-kids--make-your-own-lip-balm?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d1-A-love-affair-with-mullein?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Thick, fuzzy leaves provide a resting place. photo: Lee Hill Small and delicate or stunningly masculine, the mullein, a member of the verbascum family, enchants the backyard gardener with its visual diversity and stellar medicinal abilities. Adding... herbal remedies medicinal plants peppermint herbal tea drought tolerant plants mullein verbascum Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m7d1-A-love-affair-with-mullein?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Rose-geranium-poundcake-and-other-fine-backyard-edibles?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Rose geranium leaves' intriquing pattern on baked poundcake One of our best medicines is delicious, fresh, natural food from the garden. Of garden herbs, we may know that peppermint is good for stomach trouble and comfrey heals bruises and cont... herbal remedies lavender medicinal plants peppermint herbal tea rose geranium poundcake cookies lemon verbena Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:43:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Rose-geranium-poundcake-and-other-fine-backyard-edibles?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Summer-garden-party-with-a-twist--let-guests-make-their-own-herbal-tea-mixes-to-take-home?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Fresh herbs & flowers from the garden make excellent dried tea blendsThis summer bring the garden into the party by setting up a simple and inexpensive herbal project for your guests to enjoy.Create a Make-Your-Own Tea station where guests can cu... yarrow peppermint herbal tea party planning lemon balm nettles Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:42:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Summer-garden-party-with-a-twist--let-guests-make-their-own-herbal-tea-mixes-to-take-home?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Top-five-medicinals-to-plant-now--create-a-medicine-chest-in-your-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Two great backyard medicinal plants - flowering yarrow & mintEarly summer is the time to get medicinal plants into your garden. I like to integrate medicine plants into my landscape, that way they serve the overall look of the garden and can be... herbal remedies lavender yarrow medicinal plants comfrey peppermint herbal tea Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:23:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Top-five-medicinals-to-plant-now--create-a-medicine-chest-in-your-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Take-a-bath-with-your-plants--youll-be-glad-you-did?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Forego the shower & try a bath. Photo: Harry Frank  It’s too bad that people have forgotten the simple, satisfying practice of a daily bath.A bath doesn’t need to be a long drawn-out event, set aside for special occasions. In f... herbal remedies calendula bath salts Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:10:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Take-a-bath-with-your-plants--youll-be-glad-you-did?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Yarrow--a-medicinal-herb-of-antiquity-in-your-own-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Yarrow - a hardy garden plant with a rich history Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most ubiquitous plants in Bay Area gardens, as well as other locales across North America. This perennial plant with feathery leaves and clustered fla... Wed, 27 May 2009 00:14:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Yarrow--a-medicinal-herb-of-antiquity-in-your-own-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Calendula--Make-a-superb-skin-healer-from-this-backyard-plant?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner Calendula grows year-round in the Bay Area. Look closely at the spring or fall landscaping in your local strip mall and you may find one of our most valuable medicinal plants — the common yet remarkably useful Calendula (Calendula Officin... Mon, 18 May 2009 14:38:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10930-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Calendula--Make-a-superb-skin-healer-from-this-backyard-plant?cid=exrss-SF-Backyard-Herbal-Projects-Examiner