Getting ready for Spring in the herb garden

Herbs From the Garden to the Table and Home  Like so many herb gardeners, I often caught up with the desire to plant just one more herb, or for that matter, layout one more garden.  I made a list of basic herbs to grow, then realized....this is crazy, most people will be overwhelmed! The list was 58 herbs. So, I narrowed it down to a dozen. Not an easy task for me, because I had to leave out so many of my favorites. Virgil said it best,"Admire a large estate, but tend a small one." With that in mind, for most people I would suggest a small garden.

A great advantage of herbs is that regardless of your limited space, almost all herbs can be successfully in containers and small spaces. In fact, potted herbs will make a garden where nothing else will.

No place is too small for a garden of potted herbs, and there is always a place in any type of garden for decorative containers of herbs. To read the rest of the article go to
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A refreshing glass of Ice water with Fresh Herbs

The Bird Girl Early Spring


So, here is my suggested short list:

Basils
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Lemon Balm
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Lavender
Sage
Thyme

To make a refreshing glass of iced herb water, cut a sprig of mint, lemongrass and slice a piece of vanilla bean. Add water and stir! Of course you can make whatever blend you would like.

Herbs & Yoga - Yoga & Herbs

Herbology for Yogis

Hello Herb & garden lovers! I am going to share a little yoga and herbs....

Bill with Herbs for the practice of Yoga

Traditional Yoga has always hinged on a special yoga diet and yoga herbs to act with it.

Yoga postures are something we do and an expression of our energy...how we feed ourselves and our souls.

Herbs are a powerful aid in the practice of Yoga!

If you are involved in yoga you should consider taking helpful herbs to get the most out of yoga and our life.

Our daily herbs may be as important as our daily bread.

The benefit of herbs accrue over time, your lifestyle and diet.

After a yoga session, a warm cup of Chai Tea is soothing & aromatic for your body and soul.... This recipe uses:
a bag of black tea, cinnamon,ginger, cardamon,clove steeped with hot water and blended with milk and a little honey or sugar.



CHAI TEA

 Oils blended with herbs for your body !

I came up with a blend called Yogassage oil. It uses sesame oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, safflower oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint, oil, wintergreen oil and sage oil. They stimulate the mind and promote insight, as well as calming and opening the mind.
Please watch for more on Yoga & Herbs in BloomtoScoop

"Yoga is body gospel." - Reaven Fields