Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose is a large yellow flower that opens late in the day and lasts one evening then closes. It will grow to be four to five feet tall and is completely edible. It grows wild east of the Rockies it is said to help lower blood cholesterol levels. The leaves cook like green veggies, the root is said to be sweet and delicious when boiled like a potato.

Evening Primrose

Add Evening Primrose seeds in bread or fresh in your salad like pepper. The oil in the seeds contains GLA, an essential fatty acid that the body does not make. GLA is known to help prevent hardening of the arteries, heart disease, eczema, high blood pressure, PMS, menopause, cirrhosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lowers cholesterol and is good for poor circulation. It could take three months to have a noticeable change in your condition.

Evening Primrose and Flaxseed Oil together can help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system

Evening Primrose tea made from the root is used to treat obesity.

 

Herbs

Lavender

Herbs are plants that may be used for its culinary, medicinal, or fragrant properties. They are a wide group of plants that may be growing anywhere.

Succulents

Succulent

Succulents are growing in popularity due to the ability to be slightly neglected. They are low maintenance, beautiful flowers and are easy to propagate.

 

Tea

Herbal Teas

Herbal Teas are one of the best ways to end the days of working the garden.

Essential Oils

Essential Oils

A safe and silent way to keep our emotional state balanced is aromatherapy using Essential Oils.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a pleasing and natural way to boost both your physical health and your emotional well-being using essential oils.