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Cocktail GardensĀ 

11/3/2015

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This year, cocktail gardens have popped up as a new and hip gardening theme taking over gardens everywhere. Enjoying a nice cold cocktail after a long hard day at work, or during weekends with friends, has become something a lot of us have come accustomed to, especially during the hot summer months. Now that summer is winding down, yet still staying a little warm for us to enjoy time outside after work, we decided that a little knowledge about building your own cocktail garden could be helpful for the upcoming year.

What is great about cultivating your own cocktail garden is that you can start indoors now that the weather is getting a little chillier. Container gardening has become a lot more popular this year, and has gained an immense amount of attention, where people everywhere are noticing that although you may not have a piece of land suitable enough for gardening, you can always set up a planter or 2 indoors or out, to satisfy your gardening needs. We know this to be true from experience. This past summer, some of us at Algreen decided to start planting some tomatoes and herbs in our new Valencia planters. We were all so happy and surprised to see how successful this venture was, as we began being able to make fresh tomato basil salads every afternoon at the cottage. Not only did the tomatoes and herbs taste amazing, but there is something super exciting and rewarding about harvesting your own produce for eating, enjoying, and sharing with friends and family.
 
Our Modena windowsill herb garden is absolutely perfect for your cocktail garden throughout the cooler months and is especially helpful as it comes with a self watering element to allow you to leave your plants without care for an extended of time without watering! Depending on which herbs you have, place them by a window with enough sun, and ensure you water them as much as they need to be. Because each plant requires different things, like more sun, or less water, it’s helpful to do research on each herb or plant you plan to have in your cocktail gardens to ensure you don’t over water them or dry them out.
 
Some perfect herbs to have for some essential drinks during cocktail hour are herbs like mint, basil, rosemary, cilantro, dill, and one of my favorites, lemon verbena.  You can make some of the most common and well known cocktails like Mojitos with mint or basil and Limonana (frozen mint lemonade)! Both of these are extremely easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
 
Below are a few of our favorite summer time cocktails using herbs from our herb garden!
 
Hope you enjoy :)
 
 
Limonana – Frozen Mint Lemonade
Blend & Serve!
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1 3/4 cups water (divided)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 cups ice
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 6 mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Mojito - Blueberry Thai Basil
Combine, Shake & Serve!
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. Agave
  • 2 oz. Light Rum
  • ¼ C. Fresh Blueberries
  • 2 tsp. Lime Juice
  • 6 oz. Sparkling Water
  • Ice
  • Optional: Extra Basil for Garnish
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Best in the Bis: Algreen's Cascata Rain Barrel

7/8/2015

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Algreen's Cascata Rain Barrel received the BEST BUY award this past month and scored highest on flexibility, durability, and practicality by one of our top retailers in the UK.

Unique Characteristics to our Cascata Rain Barrel:
  • Available in Terra Cotta, Dark Brown, Sandstone & Charcoal
  • 65-gallon rain barrel with a timeless look and extreme durability
  • Made from roto molded plastic that won't chip, crack, or fade
  • Double-walled for extra strength and durability
  • Comes with screen guard and removable crown planter (planting or bird baths)
  • Measures 24 x 46 inches

Dave Finkle goes into a closer look and concludes:

"This water butt not only looks really good, and would bring a little architecture to your garden, but it also h a few tricks up its sleeve! Indestructible and solid in build, it manages to look delicately refined too. The terracotta finish really has you fooled into thinking it is a huge pot, but its much more than that. Something I liked is the fact there is a nice solid plastic fiber in the lid that allows you to remove any build up of leaves that get washed down the gutter. Another great finishing touch to the product has to be the dual purpose lid. You have the choice of using it as a planter or a bird bath, which is a great idea. All in all, its well worth its price tag."

- Dave Finkle at Harrod Horticultural 
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Retail Therapy: Friday Fan Favs

6/26/2015

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June is always a crazy time for gardeners! We constantly notice our neighbors outside their house after work and on the weekends, trying to squeeze just enough time to get their shrubs trimmed, their flowers planted, and their lawn tended to.

A few days ago we took a look at container gardening, and how it has flourished as a trend throughout 2015. Today, we thought it would be beneficial for our customers to go over Algreen's Top Selling Products so far this summer!
#1: Castilla 50 Gallon Rain Barrel (Available: Online & at various stores such as, Home Depot, Rona, Lowes, Canadian Tire, & Home Hardware)
  • Durable and weather resistant
  • Corrosion proof screen guard blocks debris from entering your water supply
  • Brass spigot for easy access to water along with bottom threaded drain and fitting connections
  • Dual water overflows to sufficiently allow water to escape rain barrel when full and can be linked to any Algreen Rain Barrel
  • Free from BPA
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#2: Valencia Planter Line (Available: Online)
  • Weather and UV resistant
  • Robust and durable yet light and easy to move
  • Made from natural and recycled materials
  • Textured finish

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#3: Soil Saver Composter (Available: Online)
  • Produces a rich organic dark compost humus in 6 to 8 weeks from food scraps, kitchen and garden waste
  • Save up to 30-Percent of household waste while saving money on applicable curbside pickup costs; Made from 100-Percent recycled environmentally-friendly material
  • Locking Self-Watering Lid keeps animals out while openings allow air to move through composter to speed up the composting process

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#4: EcoCascata 65 Gallon Rain Barrel (Available: Online)
  • Made from tough roto molded plastic
  • Rain barrel with planter top or bird bath option
  • Convenient spigot & threaded drain fitting at bottom and corrosion-proof screen guard
  • Measures 23 x 33-Inch

#5: Modena Self Watering Planter Line (Available: Online)
  • Many different shapes, sizes & styles
  • Contemporary indoor/outdoor planter with self-watering level indicator
  • Manufactured from a resilient and durable polymer
  • Frost resistant and UV stabilized to provide protection from the sun and the elements
  • Removable internal liner makes planting anywhere effortless
  • Available in a range of elegant glossy colors as well as sophisticated matte tones to suit any decor
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Have a great weekend from the Algreen Team!

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Edible Landscaping - 2015 Gardening Trend

6/22/2015

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With summer around the corner, it's nice to reflect on the 2015 trends that have come to be. In the last few years, people who used primarily raised beds to grow veggies, have started to incorporate more container gardening, as a means to grow fruits or vegetables indoors and out. With a heightened awareness in regards to the importance of nutrition and exercise, people are realizing that growing their own produce is not only more delicious, but a lot more nutritious for our bodies as well!

If you read the first few lines of this article, and thought, 'Well, I don't have enough space for a whole vegetable garden!" DON'T FRET!! This is totally possible with smaller planters, or even products like our StackN'Garden, or our ErgoGarden, which come in 3 different varieties! If you do not have the space to create a huge garden bed in your backyard, there are many other ways to bring a little life to your kitchen or patio.

In the last year, edible landscaping has introduced people to of all sorts to gardening. People who don't have as much front yard or back yard space, are given opportunity to grow delicious herbs, or veggies, in the comfort of their own home. Even if you only have a small balcony, or no balcony at all, windowsill planters (which are generally kept inside by your window), and containers of all shapes, sizes, and styles, are commonly seen inside and outside. These small planters are ideal for growing your favourite herbs or pepper plant, that you like to use for cooking. There is no need to have your beautiful veggie gardens stuck in your backyard! Have them around the house, or in the kitchen, let those babies shine!! A plant or two, can really brighten a room and even improve your mood. Find the right planter for you & start planting today!!

Making a Drink?
Don't have any Mint? No Problem! ;) Find an herb garden that is right for you! Fresh Herbs Make Summer Even Better :)

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Happy Gardening From the Algreen Team!

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Award Winning Rain Barrel

4/8/2015

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Algreen received the #BestBuy award from UK's trusted garden magazine, Grow Your Own, for one our rain barrels, the Cascata. Take a look at the reviews they provided for flexibility, durability & practicality. Find the Cascata Rain Barrel in other colours on amazon.com :)
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Saving the environment, one rainfall at a time...

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Herb Garden Skin Facials

4/7/2015

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We learned a little while ago, that according to the EWG, only 11% of cosmetic products sold across North America, have actually been tested for safety by the cosmetic industry themselves.

This information was quite troubling to us, not to mention SCARY.
We were always aware of the negative buzz that store bought cosmetics received, but learning this one fact pushed us to seek out alternatives to our favorite products. We decided to learn more about natural replacements for products that we all tend to use on a daily basis. For instance, most of us have a daily cleanser and exfoliator on hand; These are typically a necessity for people who take good care of their skin. The great thing is, is that you may not have to even leave your house to put together these products yourself!

A few tips to think about before making your home made masks and scrubs.
  • Avoid contamination (Avoid double dipping or applying with your fingers)
  • Avoid light (This may alter your product drastically. Keep products in a dry, dark area)
  • Consider the shelf life of your homemade products (Things like Avocado, don't last forever, so just stick to a single batch until you decide you need another treatment)
  • If something smells funky, don't use it! (Pretty self explanatory and refers to the tip about being aware of the shelf life of the products you are using) 
  • Keep water/moisture away & out of your products!
  • Use natural preservatives to extend the shelf life of your products
                Vitamin E - contains gamma tocopherols. This is a natural               antioxidant. T-50 Vitamin E Oil contain larger amounts than regular Vitamin E oils.
                Rosemary Oil Extract - is another natural antioxidant. It should be used at a ratio rate of .15 to .5 % of the overall formula.
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Step 1 - Exfoliate

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and toxins from the surface of the skin. Be gentle and slow, while being extremely careful near the eyes and other sensitive areas of your face. Pat skin till dry and resume with the second step.

Step 2 - The Mask

  • 1/4 cup whole oats
  • 1/4 cup dried calendula petals
  • 1 tablespoon dried roman chamomile
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves
  • Plain yogurt or avocado
Mix dry ingredients well and grind into a powder. This mix can be stored for later use as the herbal base to a fresh mask.

To use: add 1 tablespoon of herb and oat mix to 1 tablespoon warmed plain yogurt or smashed avocado. Stir to mix well, adjust the amount of ingredients to achieve a nice spreadable consistency. Apply to face and relax for about 20 minutes. The mask will begin to tighten and dry as it draws out toxins. Rinse well and pat dry.

Step 3 - Tone

Calming Camomile Toner
  • 2 cups distilled water
  • 1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dried camomile leaves/flowers
Warm the water (do not boil) and add the chamomile flowers. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Add vinegar, mix well. Filter out the remnant herbs and discard. Store toner in a sterilized glass jar. The toner will store up to six months.

Step 4 - Moisturize

Ever find like your moisturizer stops working? Or even starts to give you MORE acne? Try this light moisturizer that wont clog pores and will make your skin glow!

Rosewater Cream
  • 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
  • 3/4 tablespoon grated beeswax
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater (can be purchased or homemade) 
Combine beeswax and oil. Heat just until beeswax melts. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in the rosewater and make sure ingredients are mixed well. Store in a glass bottle.

Wishing you happy & healthy skin from the Algreen Team

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Easy Steps to Gain & Maintain Green Grass this Summer

3/31/2015

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1. Study Up!
   Choose seeds and fertilizer that are most compatible with your grass. Although most people are unaware, there are many different types of grass for different settings and climates. For instance, some variations of grass require settings with more shade and cooler temperatures, compared to grass that requires more sun and warmth to thrive.

2. Check your Soil for Elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus) & pH Levels with a Test Kit
    This helps you understand whether or not your soil is lacking necessary ingredients for a green lawn. Your grass may need a boost to create richer soil, and that is completely normal. Visit your local lawn care shop and purchase appropriate boosters for your soil and grass.

3. Be Consistent with Watering
    Try and water your lawn around the same time each morning. Early mornings are the best time to water your lawn to ensure that water is less likely to evaporate, with winds being a lot lower compared to later on in the day. For a green lawn, water your grass until the water penetrates at least 6 inches (15.24cm) deep into the soil.

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Mix a cup of Ammonia (nitrogen source) into a five gallon pail of water and a cup of     Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) which you can purchase at the drug store. Mix         and disperse on your lawn to make the grass greener.
    The Nitrogen stimulates green foliage (plant leaves) and the magnesium sulfate makes the foliage retain water so the foliage is thicker and greener. After you throw it on your lawn, hose down the grass to make the chemicals go down into the roots. This is way cheaper than Nitrogen based grass fertilizer and works well on grass.

5. Mow your Lawn One Day after Watering
    Doing this will allow your lawn to heal better from the recent cut. This can prevent the tips of the grass from becoming yellow or brown.

6. Mow your Grass Long!
    This will help protect your grass and soil during the occurrence of a drought or frost.

7. Aerate your Lawn
    Aerating your lawn at least once during the spring, and once again in the fall will ensure a greener lawn this summer. The process of aeration
makes small holes in the surface of your lawn, allowing water, nutrients and air access to the roots. Aeration also allows for better drainage, which in turn reduces runoff.
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We hope these tips help in building you a greener lawn this summer! Happy Gardening from the Algreen Team :)

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Top 10 Down Right Naughty Fountains

3/25/2015

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Not much to see her folks.. just a bunch of people puking their guts out in the middle of the street...

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Klaus Weber's "The Big Giving," is a bizarre yet eco-friendly fountain installation that uses recycled water. The bodies are made out of stone and industrial waste. The statues were modelled after Weber himself and a few selected (former?) friends.

Image courtesy of freeyork.org

Pumping breast milk? 

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Located in Treviso, Italy, the Fontana delle Tette (guess what that translates to) looks totally nonplussed as streams spurt from her breasts. The statue (this one is a copy; the original one is under glass at the Palazzo die Trecento) was commissioned in 1559 by the mayor after a severe drought struck the region. After the rains returned, citizens were allowed to drink free red and wine from the nipples for days. Ciao! 

Image courtesy of pocketburgers.com

This baby straddling a swan isn't even the most shocking.

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Yet this child is really putting the swan into a chokehold in Ribe, Denmark. Talk about animal cruelty, and just down right weirdness... 

Image courtesy of villageofjoy.com

Easy there buddy... Fountain creature having a tempter tantrum.

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BEWARE. This gargoyle-esque bat spews copious amounts of water in Albert Square, Manchester. 

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Give me a boost Pop! On second thought... maybe not. 

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We're pretty sure the person who cast this water sculpture didn't intend for it to look this salacious. 

Image courtesy of jawdrops.com

Meanwhile in Bologna, Italy...

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Mermaid milks herself from many different holes at the Fountain of Neptune.

Monkeying Around.

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Not sure where this photo was captured... We can be certain though, that the artist of these fountains was definitely not lacking a sense of humour. 

Letting Loose...

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We are starting to sense a theme here in regards to fountains and bodily functions. Not only is this fountain excreting water from almost every hole possible, it is demonstrating a rather sexually explicit pose and is evidently found in Paris, at the Museum of Erotic Art. 

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The Strong, The Weak, The Old & Short

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So let's get this straight, you want us to drink from penius-shaped spigots? Yup, that would be the case! This peculiar yet intriguing quartet resides in Jeju Island, South Korea, in a place called Love Land. The park is filled with oversized, x-rated anatomical sculptures, making it a must-see destination. 

Image courtesy of aintgettinnodamnplanefool.wordpress.com

Small boy with a Big story in Belgium 

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This popular Manneken Pis ("Little Man Pee" in Dutch) bronze statue in Brussels has been urinating into a fountain's basin since the 17th-century. Cool backstory: either the statue was modelled after a two-year-old boy who urinated from a treetop basket onto offending troops or a little boy urinated (and extinguished) a fuse, saving Brussels from a potentially deadly fire. Either way.. pretty cool! 

Image courtesy of wallpapers.wiki.org

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Tips & Trix that Make Composting Easy

3/17/2015

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Composting has become an increasingly important interest, and one that has been gaining attraction among home owners. People may think, "Well, I don't have a garden, why would I need to compost?" and that is a good question. Because landfills keep filling up, we are inevitably running out of space to store the copious amounts of waste we produce, and continue to keep producing. Composting allows us to actually make something new, and something we can actually use.

Fresh compost is really THE BEST fertilizer when it comes to the growth and maintenance of your plants. Composting provides an alternative way to dispose waste, while producing soil that is rich in vitamins and minerals, to ensure healthy growth among your living friends.

Getting your kids involved in composting can also be tons of fun! Anyone can help, and it gets kids interested and aware of the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Children that learn about composting may view rich compost as a resource rather than something icky and gross. Our Tumbling Composter, found in three different colours, has been known to be easy enough for a toddler to use!  Keep on reading to find out what steps are needed to ensure composting is a little easier this season!

1. Aim for small chunks, rather than big ones
Chop, shred, pulverize, rip, pull, tear a part, whatever you have to do to reduce the size of your compost, will aid in the production of the finished product. You can think about it as if you were cooking pieces of chicken. The small pieces would cook and merry a lot faster than the big chunks, and that is essentially what your compost is doing too, it's 'cooking'. 

2. Position Your Bin in a Sunny Spot
This may not always be possible in every home, but placing your compost bin closer to areas that gain light will also speed up the cooking process of your food scraps.
The higher the temperature in your compost, the better those scraps and clippings will break down and turn into garden gold. Don't worry if you don't have access to sun, your compost will just need a bit more time to cook before being ready to use.

3. Mix, Mix, Mix!
Unless you have our Tumbling Composter, it is important to purchase a compost fork (or any other long utensil) to ensure that the compost way at the bottom, is cooking at the same rate as the compost near the top. Even if you have holes built into your compost bin for aeration, mixing your compost will allow you to start gardening a little bit earlier than your friends, and trust us, they'll be jealous ;)

4. Compost No-No's
Avoid putting dairy products, meat, or bones in your compost bin. These things will be sure to attract pests. Although you may think that pet waste may be a no brainer to place in your compost bin, it is actually very important to NOT do so. The level of heat inside the compost bin is not enough to kill off any pathogens associated with pet feces, and the chance of infection is not worth risk. Avoid large quantities of citrus fruits, as well as garlic, which is
a natural antibiotic. Copious amounts of garlic will kill the microorganisms, which are essential for any great batch of compost.

5. Don't Compost Unless it Makes You Happy :)
There is honestly nothing wrong with not enjoying composting. A lot of people would not find it the most enjoyable thing in the world, and it's completely understandable. The way to find beauty in composting, is to try it out for at least one season. As you watch your old food scraps turn into rich beautiful soil, you will have a chance to utilize this great resource to plant all types of things in your front and back yard. If this experience doesn't truly open your eyes to the wonders of composting, comment below and let us know why!
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Happy Composting from the Algreen Team!

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Top 10 Herbs - Medicinal & Culinary Uses

3/10/2015

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Herbs are great to have around the house for inspiration when you are unsure of what to cook for dinner. Three, four, or five spices can turn a bland chicken breast dinner into a delicious succulent dish. What is even better is that you can completely avoid all the fat if you want to. Now, we're not saying that fat is bad, because it definitely isn't. Healthy fat is essential to any diet, but add less fat and MORE flavor, and learn about the medicinal powers these herbs have to offer! 

Curly Parsley

Because parsley is so familiar to us and is used frequently as a table garnish, we often reach for more exotic herbs when cooking or treating medical ailments. In reality though, parsley is one of the most versatile medicinal foods and is a must have when stocking your pantry. Not only does this vibrant plant add loads of color and delicious flavor, but it acts to prevent gas and bloating while evidently aiding digestion at the simultaneously.

Parsley is extremely good for cleansing the body and ridding it of excess water. This herb is bursting with vitamin K, and has rich levels of vitamin A, B, and C. What is even more exciting, is that this favorite and most popular herb can be found in your supermarket ALL year long! :)

Fennel

Fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice, however, fennel should not be confused with anise. Though they look and taste similar, they are not the same. Fennel's dried seeds and its oil are used to make medicine. The medicine produced from the fennel plant is used to treat various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating, loss of appetite, nausea, and colicky infants. Some women use fennel for increasing the flow of breast milk, promoting menstruation, easing the birth process, and increasing sex drive. Fennel powder is also used to treat poisoness snake bites. Now, how cool is that?!

In cooking, fennel is found quite often. Although this is true, it is found that people either LOVE the spice, or despise it with a fiery passion. Some believing this plant shouldn't even be labeled edible to eat! If you are still unsure of whether or not you like fennel, it is very comparable to the taste of black licorice, and most people either love, or hate this pungent candy!

Peppermint

The common cough and cold along with sinus and respiratory infections are all known to be treated in some way or another by the healing properties of peppermint. A very common use of peppermint is by treating digestive problems such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cramps, of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and bile ducts, upset stomach diarrhea, bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine, and of course, gas. Peppermint oil, a concentrated form of peppermint, is applied to skin for headaches, muscle pain, nerve pain, joint conditions, itchiness, viral infections and much more. In addition to helping with almost ALL types of pain, peppermint oil also repels mosquito's which is essential when you are adamant cottage goers like we are almost half of the year!

Mint is one of the most common flavoring agents, and one of my personal favorites among food and beverages such as mint tea, mint chocolate chip ice cream, mint candies.. the list is endless. Mint is also widely available among fragrances in soaps and cosmetics.

Basil

Closely related to the mint family, basil offers many medicinal uses and health benefits if consumed properly. In a study done by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, basil was shown to reduce swelling by up to 73%, 24 hours after treatment. In Manchester, the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) found that basil extract was effective in killing off harmful molecules in the skin, and preventing damage caused by some free radicals in the liver, brain and heart.  It richness is antioxidants, as well as vitamins A, K, and C, and many other essential minerals.

In addition to all of basil's medicinal attributes, it is probably one of the most used spices in many Asian cultures (Thai Basil). Although this is true, it is more commonly known as the main ingredient in Pesto, a well known dish in Italian cuisine.

Dill

Like many other herbs, dill is used for digestion problems including loss of appetite, intestinal gas, liver problems, and gallbladder complaints. Among women, dill is used for urinary tract infections or disorders that cause painful or difficult urination. Dill is also used for treatment of cold, fever, cough, and bronchitis, as well as hemorrhoids, infections, spasms, nerve pain, genital ulcers, menstrual cramps, and sleep disorders.

Dill is used as a flavoring agent in many manufactured snack foods such as dill pickle chips, as well as widely used in a variety of cultures from all over the worst.

Thyme

Although thyme is an herb, it also has flowers, leaves and oil that are used as medicine. Thyme is also used in combination with other herbs to relieve pain or illness. Like many other herbs used for medicinal purposes, thyme is taken by mouth for illnesses relating to the throat and stomach. Stomach pain, diarrhea, bed-wetting and skin disorders. It is also used as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and disinfects urine simultaneously.

Thyme oil is used as a germ killer in ointments and mouth washes. It is also applied to the scalp to treat baldness, to the ears to fight bacterial and fungal infections (like an ear ache), and to teeth to prevent tooth decay. All in all, a pretty good essential oil to have around the house for a variety of purposes.

Red thyme, rather than normal thyme is used in products some of us may use everyday such as, perfumes, soaps cosmetics and toothpastes.

Lavender

When a lot of people think of lavender, they think of relaxation and sleep and that is exactly right! Lavender is widely used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. Some people use lavender for chronic pain conditions such as migraines, headaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. Lavender is used to promote menstruation, to treat acne, and ease the pain of ruthless skin conditions.

Lavender oil is often used in baths, candles, soaps, perfumes and potpourri. It is a very pleasant, popular smell that helps people unwind and relax.

Oregano

Oregano oil is often used when we feel a cough or cold coming on. This oil has a very strong pungent taste, but really helps prevent or eliminate coughs, asthma, and bronchitis while also aiding heartburn and bloating. The oil of oregano is taken by mouth for all sorts of ailments from swine-flu to dandruff. Luckily, the scent of this strong oil actually respells insects, making summertime by the lake a lot more enjoyable!

Whenever I think of oregano, I think Italian. Pasta, pizza, tomatoey, cheesy goodness... How could you ever go wrong?

Rosemary

With a lot of people having digestive issues lately, it is very helpful to learn about herbs, essentially plants, that can aid in these problems. Rosemary helps with digestive issues, including heartburn, intestinal gas, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite. In high doses, some women use rosemary to increase menstrual flow and even cause abortions.

Rosemary is great with food, it is a very strong herb, so be careful not to overdo it (or you may be eating flowers for dinner...). A little secret: The best thing to pair rosemary with is potatoes!

Sage

Sage is commonly used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. It is also used to reduce perspiration in people that sweat a lot, and to reduce saliva in people who produce too much. Women use sage for painful menstrual periods, to correct excessive milk flow during nursing, and to reduce hot flashes during menopause. Some people even use Sage to manage depression more effectively, while other people who suffer from memory loss or Alzheimer's disease have also benefited from the medicinal properties of Sage. For most all mouth and skin sores, sage has been applied directly to the skin for cold sores, gum disease, sore throat, mouth and tongue, and swollen or painful nasal passages.

Because of Sages pleasant aroma and taste, it is often used as a fragrance component in soaps and cosmetics, and is a commonly used spice in almost any cuisine.
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Happy Planting & Cooking from the Algreen Team!

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