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How to Grow Bee Balm (Monarda)

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Bee Balm is a member of the mint herb family and is also known as oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. This perennial flower is a multi-tasker in the garden and will add fragrance, color, texture, and height while attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
If you have a low-lying landscape area that tends to stay damp, bee balm is the ideal plant for that area. The entire plant is also edible and is said to provide some health benefits when ingested.
Use these tips for planting and growing bee balm in your garden!

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The Health Benefits of Microgreens and Micro Herbs

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What can you do when you stay home for a pro-longed period? Something useful and beneficial, something good for your health maybe?
Grow some healthy greens indoors during this period! Have you heard about microgreens and/or micro herbs?
They pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. Not only are these small seedlings or mini-plants perfect for growing your own in any location, you can make the most of small spaces. They also come with a range of great health benefits. I’ve done some research and consolidated my findings here for an easy “go-to” guide for you.

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How to Grow Camomile to Make Tea

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German camomile (Matricaria recutita) is the flowering herb used to make the popular camomile tea. It’s a plant that is easy to grow in the home garden and the flowers resemble daisies.
You can add colorful beauty to your garden and delicious, health-benefiting tea to your cup of tea by growing camomile too.
Let’s do it!

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5 Flowers That Boost Your Mood And Make You Happy

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Flowers improve the appearance of an interior or exterior space, but did you know that certain flowers can boost your mood and make you happy too?
Floral fragrance has the powerful ability to mentally transport us back to happy childhood days and grandma’s flower garden that was filled with roses. The scent of lavender can transport us back to bath time during our childhood. Or perhaps, the sight of an orchid can remind us of our first formal dance when we were teenagers.
‘Flower power’ is not just a saying, but it’s a real thing. Flowers can boost your mood and make you happy

These are the top 5 fragrant flowers for mood-improving beauty.

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5 Indoor Plants That Are Good for Your Health and Wellness

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An economical and beautiful way to purify the air inside your home is with the use of indoor plants. Indoor plants also make us feel calmer, less stressed, and more productive.
Improve your overall health and wellness by filling your indoor living space with plants that filter out the toxins, pollutants, carbon dioxide, and eliminate stale odors.
Check out these 5 indoor plants that are affordable, easy-care, and good for your health and wellness.

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5 Edible Flowers With Potential Health Benefits

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Flowers provide a multitude of benefits that range from improving the appearance of the landscape to saying ‘I’m sorry’. Another amazing thing some flowers can do is provide health benefits.
Some flowers are edible and have potential health benefits. As you would agree, lavender is a good example. This lovely purple flower has long been used in bath products and tea because of its calming fragrance. It is also edible and is said to reduce blood pressure and relieve asthma symptoms.
Check out these other edible flowers that are easy to grow in a home garden and just might improve your health.

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How to Grow Coneflowers

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Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are a hardy member of the Daisy family. Furthermore, they are perennials that will produce blooms from early summer until the first frost of fall.
These are fast-growing, drought-tolerant plants and will re-seed themselves. Coneflowers have flat-faced open blooms and raised cone-like centers that are filled with seeds that attract butterflies and birds.
They are easy to grow and require little maintenance. So, how do you grow Coneflowers? Use these growing tips and plant some this spring.

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How to Grow Calendula and What it can be Used For

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Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an attractive perennial flower that offers several benefits besides adding beauty to the landscape. This flower is edible and contains healing properties that are good for the skin. So how can you grow Calendula?

Use these tips for growing calendula in your home garden so you will always have some on hand to look at, eat, and treat minor skin irritations.

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How To Make Roasted Dandelion Tea From Your Garden

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So, how to make roasted dandelion tea from your garden? Dandelions grow wild all over the world. Some people call them weeds, children call them wish makers, but those in the know realize that dandelions offer free food, beverages and medicine.

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