How do you tell the difference between spruce and fir ? Understanding Conifers In early December I wrote a post on how do you tell the difference between coniferous trees. …
Botanical IdentificationHow do you tell the difference between spruce and fir ?
Herbal ArticlesEssential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion
Essential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion At this time of year there are so many winter bugs. Using aromatherapy and essential oils for vaporisation in the home …
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Botanical IdentificationHow do you tell the difference between coniferous trees ?
How do you tell the difference between coniferous trees ? Understanding Conifers I should probably title this trying to understand conifers. What a minefield! For the last year or so …
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Herbal ArticlesBotanical members of the Fagaceae family
Botanical members of the Fagaceae family Often, on herb walks, people are surprised to discover beech and oak trees are related. Both the beech and oak are botanical members of …
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Herbs and Gardens of Ancient Egypt – a new discovery
Herbs and Gardens of Ancient Egypt Last month archaeologists from the Spanish National Research Council discovered an ancient funerary garden while excavating near Luxor in Egypt. The garden is thought to …
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Elderflower Cordial, Wine or Liqueur ?
Elderflower Cordial, Wine or Liqueur ? Elderflowers are in full beautiful bloom. My mind is currently a spinning wondering what delicacies I can make. Do I opt for more tincture …
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Other Botanical FamiliesLinden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree though not a citrus…
Tilia sp. Family: Tilioideae (formally Tiliaceae) Tilioideae is a sub-family of Malvaceae. French common name: Tilleul Linden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree So is it a linden blossom or lime flower tree? Both names …
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Herbal ArticlesAre conifer trees important medicinals?
Are conifer trees important medicinals? There are a number of conifer species throughout the world. Conifers are trees or shrubs with needle or scalelike leaves as opposed to broadleaves such as …
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Other Botanical FamiliesCedarwood of the Atlas mountains
Cedrus atlantica Family: Pinaceae French: cèdre de l’atlas The Pinaceae family are resin producing trees (Barker). This magnificent tree is not native to Europe. I did not study this as …
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Other Botanical FamiliesEuropean Ash – an ancient tree
Fraxinus excelsior Family: Oleaceae At this time of year there is less variety of plant life. However, whatever the season thankfully we always have the trees. The European ash, or …
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