Garden Season

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Back then, when gardeners didn’t use to be stubborn, people had to wait until spring for their dose of healthy greens. Thanks to indoor gardening, organic herbs and vegetables can be available in winter. Without further ado, here are the indoor herbs and their health-boosting properties. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/3eSIE4c

Although marjoram isn’t as well known as oregano in the US, it's widely used in Europe. It helps relieves pain and discomfort associated with fever, muscle pain, cough, and toothache, among others. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/2Ugy6SU

Tarragon is more popular in French cooking, but you should try it in your indoor herb garden. It helps boost cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/32vRzno

Lemon balm has been attributed to help calm the mind and encourage rest. But it is also known to sharpen memory and boost alertness. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/38synuv

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Rosemary has long been associated with memory and brain health. Evidently, rosemary’s active component is carnosic acids which can actually protect the brain from damage. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/32r8t6t

Oregano has always been known to have antibacterial properties. Apparently, the herb contains a powerful antibacterial essential compound called carvacrol. This accounts for oregano’s ability to help inhibit bacterial growth. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/3pigBAb

Turmeric is more common in Indian and Asian cuisine. However, it’s currently receiving positive reviews with its evident healing properties. Among them is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric also helps boost mental health and lowers the risk of heart disease. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/3p4UBsp

Thymol, an active ingredient in thyme, is used in antibacterial hand wash and other products. So now you know what to do with those extra sprigs of thyme. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/2U70VRU

A window flap of sorts that you can open during the day and close at night will help prevent the overheating that you experienced with the first greenhouse. http://bit.ly/winter-greenhouse https://ift.tt/3p7jAuX

Peppermint is particularly used medically for digestive health. The essential oil from peppermint is studied for its potential as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/2GIJwvK

Sage is commonly used in meat dishes to enhance flavor, and perhaps unconsciously, to preserve and kill bacteria in meats. Thus, sage has antiseptic and antibacterial properties which can be used for healing. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/3k6OTT9

Roots are much less tolerant of cold than branches. The top of the plants would be exposed to very cold air and survive with no extra help. The roots would be planted in and protected by the soil. http://bit.ly/winter-greenhouse https://ift.tt/2IfwfeF

It was found that the antioxidant property of lavender is greater than ascorbic acid. And aromatherapy from essential oils can have a positive effect on patients with Alzheimer’s. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/3jYNfTm

A few sprigs of parsley is packed with volatile essential oils and flavonoids which neutralize carcinogens or cancer-causing substance. Parsley is also rich in antioxidants which help keep free radicals in check. http://bit.ly/indoor-herbs-health-boosting https://ift.tt/2TVDavZ

Q: We live in an apartment and are five stories up. We have a balcony with several potted shrubs in large pots. We don’t have room for them indoors. The weather started getting cold and windy, so we moved the pots against the wall. We built a plastic wall on the outside of the pots to stop the wind and help trap some of the apartment heat. It seemed like a good idea, but we checked on the plants, and they look horrible. There is mold growing on the leaves, and the branches look dried up. What did we do wrong? How do we protect plants in such an exposed location? http://bit.ly/winter-greenhouse https://ift.tt/3mU3FhI