tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:45:24 +0000<strong>Grow herbs and use them in your kitchen, crafts, and healing. Herbs are a great introduction to gardening, and they are a wonderful way to get children interested in plants and nature. The content of this site is anecdotal and provided for entertainment purposes. It is not intended as medical advice. If you are ill, please see your doctor.</strong>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)Blogger241125blogspot/mshthttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-4890925578108502269Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:12:00 +00002009-11-16T12:48:07.319-05:00Thanksgiving Tips and TricksI'm going to do a little Sunday recap for all those folks out there who'll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I've been writing content for the food section of TLC.com, a Discovery Channel website. They have lots of interesting cooking related information.This is stuff you might not easily find elsewhere, like how to cook a meal for ten in an hour, why kids love ketchup, and who invented the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/KdGD0ykkD4Q/getting-ready-for-thanksgiving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mu4R1MFdk8U6u3bIuzzTwHSyb7M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mu4R1MFdk8U6u3bIuzzTwHSyb7M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mu4R1MFdk8U6u3bIuzzTwHSyb7M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mu4R1MFdk8U6u3bIuzzTwHSyb7M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/KdGD0ykkD4Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/getting-ready-for-thanksgiving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7599829677063460661Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:25:00 +00002009-11-14T09:28:28.996-05:00Herbed CheeseIf you want to offer your family or guests a soft cheese that's full of flavor and low in calories, try making cheese from yogurt. Once you've drained off the excess moisture, no one will know that you're serving yogurt cheese, and with a few added herbs, it will taste great. Served with a tray crudités (fresh raw vegetables), it'll be a big hit.Herbed Yogurt Cheese Recipe2 cups plain yogurt1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/vIwELFbAxq0/homemade-herbed-cheese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)4<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QkaFJJYiC-PuRx1-SeakC-NU-jk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QkaFJJYiC-PuRx1-SeakC-NU-jk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QkaFJJYiC-PuRx1-SeakC-NU-jk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QkaFJJYiC-PuRx1-SeakC-NU-jk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/vIwELFbAxq0" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/homemade-herbed-cheese.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7296374779451168300Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-11-13T10:18:49.154-05:00herb projectsfrozen herb bowlice bowl made of herbsherb ice sculptureKeep your dip or crudités cold with an herbed ice bowl. Just snip a variety of fresh herbs, like parsley, sage, chives and thyme, and something colorful, like grated carrot into a shallow dish and add water to cover by an inch or two.Herbed Ice Bowl InstructionsSuspend a smaller but heavier bowl on top and freeze. Coat the outside of the top bowl with cooking spray to make it easier to remove http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/90aRs7_6BoI/how-to-make-herbed-ice-bowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxbrFCAOgqBqcW-p1D0uiTpyltU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxbrFCAOgqBqcW-p1D0uiTpyltU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxbrFCAOgqBqcW-p1D0uiTpyltU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxbrFCAOgqBqcW-p1D0uiTpyltU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/90aRs7_6BoI" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-make-herbed-ice-bowl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7484488941855903328Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +00002009-11-12T14:01:08.903-05:00Gluten Free CookingIf you're avoiding gluten, holiday cooking can be a challenge. You don't have to throw your hands up in despair, though. I have some content up at TLC's food site about creating holiday magic - gluten free. Please take a look. There are more and more products available that will make gluten-free cooking easier and tastier too, so the next time you're at the store, check out the specialty food http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/R5iw2XizQCw/gluten-free-holiday-cooking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Tg2R8tv3i4jwPzdpUF9aXcDXtD8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Tg2R8tv3i4jwPzdpUF9aXcDXtD8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Tg2R8tv3i4jwPzdpUF9aXcDXtD8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Tg2R8tv3i4jwPzdpUF9aXcDXtD8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/R5iw2XizQCw" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/gluten-free-holiday-cooking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3180543915551731634Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +00002009-11-12T16:14:28.506-05:00Herb ButtersMake herb butter for the holidays. It's a simple way to create a dramatic an delicious accompaniment to a fine meal.Herb butters always make meals special. Whether you're serving your own homemade bread, or want to add a unique touch to steamed asparagus or stuffing, fresh herbs and butter make a wonderful combination. I've already written about chive butter as a great pairing with potato http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/dgSjXs-fIoU/make-herb-butter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bbjBQ2QIvXOiYWr6BfVaqLEMCEI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bbjBQ2QIvXOiYWr6BfVaqLEMCEI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bbjBQ2QIvXOiYWr6BfVaqLEMCEI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bbjBQ2QIvXOiYWr6BfVaqLEMCEI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/dgSjXs-fIoU" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-herb-butter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3704196251413973728Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-11-11T13:50:44.907-05:00Herbed ButtersThis holiday season mix up a quick gourmet treat that's makes a wonderful addition to your table or a thoughtful hostess gift. Chive butter is a delicious accompaniment to stuffing, potato dishes and steamed vegetables. When pressed into a form, it can also make an impressive presentation. The recipe below will only take about five minutes to put together.Chive Butter Recipe1/2 Cup Butter (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/FFujpdyxxps/make-chive-butter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gLjFe9AjRXvt_OCbZbiaeWP1dJY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gLjFe9AjRXvt_OCbZbiaeWP1dJY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gLjFe9AjRXvt_OCbZbiaeWP1dJY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gLjFe9AjRXvt_OCbZbiaeWP1dJY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/FFujpdyxxps" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-chive-butter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7863957437381204837Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:00 +00002009-11-09T12:15:54.051-05:00Make Inexpensive Holiday GiftsWith the holidays fast approaching, it's time to sit back and devise a strategy for gift giving. With so many people on a tight budget, the prospect of holiday gifting may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.Gifts From the HeartOne of the most wonderful aspects of this or any other holiday season is giving of yourself, and what better way to show you care than in making Christmas, Hanukkah http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/nFUEGZuMlbE/save-money-over-holidays-make.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RtxH5Hi_bFIX36T2lWAnBqqoHl8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RtxH5Hi_bFIX36T2lWAnBqqoHl8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RtxH5Hi_bFIX36T2lWAnBqqoHl8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RtxH5Hi_bFIX36T2lWAnBqqoHl8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/nFUEGZuMlbE" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/11/save-money-over-holidays-make.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2250516704800169402Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:00 +00002009-08-11T13:45:09.506-04:00Drying Stevia Using SteviaStevia Syrupharvesting steviaStevia is a natural sweetening agent. A South American perennial that's sold as a commercial sweetener under the name Truvia in the U.S., stevia can be grown in your backyard herb patch and processed into a powder or syrup for use in cooking and beverages.To use stevia as a powder, dry the leaves a warm, dark spot, in a dehydrator or in the oven, and then grind them. You can use a mortar and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/EXIen5vNWos/make-stevia-syrup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)6<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/96hPm0PjWkGWZHeFZwuPkyPapzU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/96hPm0PjWkGWZHeFZwuPkyPapzU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/96hPm0PjWkGWZHeFZwuPkyPapzU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/96hPm0PjWkGWZHeFZwuPkyPapzU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/EXIen5vNWos" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-stevia-syrup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-5470109164065308165Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:10:00 +00002009-11-15T09:06:27.994-05:00Herbal Cleaning ProductsIf you have animals or children, live in an area that gets humid in summer, or do lots of home cooking, you're probably plagued by carpets that can smell less than fresh. The following recipe will help you deodorize your carpets and repel fleas and other insects.Herbal Carpet Deodorant Recipe1 Cup rosemary leaves2 Cups lavender (Buds and Leaves2 Cups Baking Soda6 bay leavesCrumble bay leaves, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/AUTA3kgGZhI/make-herbal-carpet-deodorant-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)10<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dXXggRaNL4mvPS9Z-cxIMnM2NMc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dXXggRaNL4mvPS9Z-cxIMnM2NMc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dXXggRaNL4mvPS9Z-cxIMnM2NMc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dXXggRaNL4mvPS9Z-cxIMnM2NMc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/AUTA3kgGZhI" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/07/make-herbal-carpet-deodorant-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-4187067263835765840Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-07-12T09:50:19.035-04:00Adding a little infused oil to your savory cooking will make a big difference in the flavor. I always keep garlic oil and pepper oil on hand. Garlic oil is my favorite, and adds zest to garlic bread, salad dressing, marinades and almost any vegetable dish.Garlic Oil RecipeOne Bulb of Garlic (Separated and Peeled)2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Five inch long oregano stems with leavesDirections http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/-qYHECRtgg4/how-to-make-garlic-oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)6<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4gh5dkuUlmaMf18At3k_VJ3i1XA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4gh5dkuUlmaMf18At3k_VJ3i1XA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4gh5dkuUlmaMf18At3k_VJ3i1XA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4gh5dkuUlmaMf18At3k_VJ3i1XA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/-qYHECRtgg4" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-garlic-oil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6437275647049971363Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-06-28T12:10:43.529-04:00Adding Moss to Garden PotsI've already written about my love for repurposing objects like bowls, pots and pans as plant containers. One way to integrate these finds into the garden is to encourage a natural layer of moss to grow on them. This always works best where you have a shady spot to keep the pot once it's sporting a nice mossy finish.Recipe for Adding Moss to Pots1/2 cup of garden moss (This acts like a seed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/92zSw0jRCvY/growing-moss-on-garden-pots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)8<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EZ0dGv__cGp0wDOmzsO6SO3Rc9M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EZ0dGv__cGp0wDOmzsO6SO3Rc9M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EZ0dGv__cGp0wDOmzsO6SO3Rc9M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EZ0dGv__cGp0wDOmzsO6SO3Rc9M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/92zSw0jRCvY" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/growing-moss-on-garden-pots.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-9054344324139027364Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:25:00 +00002009-06-27T14:31:32.637-04:00Baked Herbed FishThis is a fast and easy summer dish. If you'd prefer, you can cook it on the grill instead of in the oven; just coat the fish with a little olive oil and butter, and clean/oil the grill.Baked Tilapia Ingredients6 Tilapia fillets1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon red pepperJuice of 1/2 limeSaltBlack pepper2 tablespoon fresh chopped chivesFish Cold Sauce Ingredients1/3 cuphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/STl5uSmjOYE/herbed-tilapia-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zSwcdD21EA7Aa-MXMvl0pxF-TKY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zSwcdD21EA7Aa-MXMvl0pxF-TKY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zSwcdD21EA7Aa-MXMvl0pxF-TKY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zSwcdD21EA7Aa-MXMvl0pxF-TKY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/STl5uSmjOYE" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/herbed-tilapia-recipe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-8813404083944085396Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:15:00 +00002009-06-27T09:25:41.811-04:00Weekend Thoughts<!--Session data-->A few thoughts for this warm weekend.How to Treat Mosquito BitesMosquitoes are coming out in force around my house. To help reduce the irritation of a mosquito bite, rub any of these household, garden or medicine cabinet substances on the bite: aloe vera, baking soda, a piece of sliced onion, vinegar, salt, or witch hazel. I've heard that toothpaste and bleach work too. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/ziFUuS78YVM/weekend-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hWl_kkqleeQPqWmEovUFkYtNg1s/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hWl_kkqleeQPqWmEovUFkYtNg1s/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hWl_kkqleeQPqWmEovUFkYtNg1s/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hWl_kkqleeQPqWmEovUFkYtNg1s/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/ziFUuS78YVM" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/weekend-thoughts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6840909144222255812Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-06-25T11:32:02.914-04:00Grow Your Own Herbal TeaLime Balm makes a light refreshing tea that will settle your stomach and help you relax. With its natural lime aroma, it's tasty both hot and cold. Although you can find dried lemon balm at your local health food outlet, you might have to get your garden implements out and grow a supply of lime balm yourself. Don't worry. It's easy to grow both indoors and out, and it can be used in tea either http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/cWUmpr8Wasw/lime-balm-tea-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W2SmHc8DkERALMQmt3mk1VD_o68/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W2SmHc8DkERALMQmt3mk1VD_o68/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W2SmHc8DkERALMQmt3mk1VD_o68/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W2SmHc8DkERALMQmt3mk1VD_o68/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/cWUmpr8Wasw" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/lime-balm-tea-recipe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6122289100235277041Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-06-25T11:41:39.198-04:00Grow Lime BalmLime balm (Melissa officinalis ''lime") is a perennial herb that shares many characteristics with its cousin lemon balm. It is as easy to grow but has a distinct limey fragrance.Growing Lime Balm in the GardenLime balm is a half-hardy perennial that can add the aroma of lime to your dishes without the citrus. It likes dappled light and moist, fertile soil. Like its cousin, mint, lime balm can http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/W7I6yhtdAhs/how-to-grow-lime-balm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UBK01v0gfBGah_lCF08B-B4EnpI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UBK01v0gfBGah_lCF08B-B4EnpI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UBK01v0gfBGah_lCF08B-B4EnpI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UBK01v0gfBGah_lCF08B-B4EnpI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/W7I6yhtdAhs" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-grow-lime-balm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-612166497437101174Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:15:00 +00002009-06-27T09:30:09.601-04:00Seeds and TrimmingsFor a wonderful photo of St. Johns Wort, visit Earth and Tree. Hedgewitch has a delightful blog and makes clay jewelry too. Her clay impressions of herb leaves are stunning little gems. I own one myself.If you love to eat what you grow, head over to How Stuff Works.com and read their article about edible landscaping. If you've ever resented the amount of space your lawn takes up, this article http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/ZS0SmsM4q4k/midweek-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/51EU_cgfFdbVdMkcvQ7_fCrPwBk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/51EU_cgfFdbVdMkcvQ7_fCrPwBk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/51EU_cgfFdbVdMkcvQ7_fCrPwBk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/51EU_cgfFdbVdMkcvQ7_fCrPwBk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/ZS0SmsM4q4k" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/midweek-thoughts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-1729410058570683999Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-06-24T09:50:34.999-04:00Herbal Shampoo RecipeMaking your own organic herbal shampoo is simple and inexpensive. Best of all, you can tailor it to meet your own needs and tastes.Organic Herbal Shampoo RecipeTwo cups of distilled water1 1/2 tsp. Soapwort root*30 drops of essential oilDecorative bottleDirections for Organic Herbal ShampooBring water to a boilAdd soapwort root, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.Remove from heat and cool forhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/59FUqiO7Ics/make-organic-herbal-shampoo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I-9P81kb1Y6kpKKo5yna3ZjhTKY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I-9P81kb1Y6kpKKo5yna3ZjhTKY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I-9P81kb1Y6kpKKo5yna3ZjhTKY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I-9P81kb1Y6kpKKo5yna3ZjhTKY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/59FUqiO7Ics" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/make-organic-herbal-shampoo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-925599647281559504Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-06-24T09:21:27.951-04:00Homemade Furniture PolishSmarten up your kitchen cabinets or wood furniture with baby oil. Just wipe it on, leave it for a few minutes, and then wipe off the residue. Make it part of a maintenance program by prepping your cabinets with a wood cleaning product like Murphy's Oil Soap first.Because I'm a dedicated herber, I make my own polish using a cup of baby oil and lemon balm, lemon verbena, or lemon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/pG8wZNUZFPY/make-lemon-furniture-polish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Yw-dLHz0FJQFkv4YY7GqxMJXRrY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Yw-dLHz0FJQFkv4YY7GqxMJXRrY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Yw-dLHz0FJQFkv4YY7GqxMJXRrY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Yw-dLHz0FJQFkv4YY7GqxMJXRrY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/pG8wZNUZFPY" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/make-lemon-furniture-polish.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2439720870790705465Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +00002009-06-24T11:29:57.751-04:00Sunday NotesI hope you enjoyed this morning's Summer Solstice. It was early, so the possums probably beat you to it! Today will be the longest day and shortest night of the year. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the Winter Solstice, an interesting factoid associated with living on a sphere.If you enjoy camping, take a look at this humorous piece at the National Parks Traveler site about naked http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/rHzG8I0C0CY/summer-solstice-and-other-sundry-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ui6wu2qhKGypjqcRXQTWnybb7eo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ui6wu2qhKGypjqcRXQTWnybb7eo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ui6wu2qhKGypjqcRXQTWnybb7eo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ui6wu2qhKGypjqcRXQTWnybb7eo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/rHzG8I0C0CY" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-solstice-and-other-sundry-sunday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7620746340130038251Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:34:00 +00002009-06-20T18:38:54.207-04:00Grow Your Own SaffronGrowing SaffronGrowing your own saffron (Crocus Sativus) is easier than you think and can add some spicy and refined taste to your dishes. Pound for pound, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.Don't confuse it with Indian saffron, an inexpensive substitute, the red threads and distinctive yellow saffron flavoring you can extract from them is a subtle and unique flavor that you'll develop a taste http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/oHTTVgkt48k/plant-your-own-saffron-spice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mhV4MFds3_HgcHdkmJtLjUesZw8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mhV4MFds3_HgcHdkmJtLjUesZw8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mhV4MFds3_HgcHdkmJtLjUesZw8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mhV4MFds3_HgcHdkmJtLjUesZw8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/oHTTVgkt48k" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/plant-your-own-saffron-spice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3182566177193425704Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:09:00 +00002009-06-19T09:20:25.042-04:00Distilled WaterDistilled water is water that has been evaporated and then cooled back to a liquid. During the process of transforming into a gas, chemicals and microorganisms are left behind and the final product is clean and pure. Distilled water typically has a neutral pH (7.0) because most solids in water are heavier than a water molecule and won't piggyback onto the vapor.In herbal recipes, distilled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/OTowo3824IY/what-is-distilled-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5vnzJFQutuh7IAmtW4-WrE7mzd0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5vnzJFQutuh7IAmtW4-WrE7mzd0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5vnzJFQutuh7IAmtW4-WrE7mzd0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5vnzJFQutuh7IAmtW4-WrE7mzd0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/OTowo3824IY" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-is-distilled-water.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2541084022068022956Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:42:00 +00002009-06-19T09:18:51.969-04:00Photo Courtesy of MorguefileZucchini BlossomsZucchini FlowersFor a taste of the subtle pleasures of a spring garden, try learning how to fry zucchini blossoms. You won't find these in the grocery store. They're a special reward for the vegetable gardener. So enjoy one of those unique payoffs for all your hard work.Fried Zucchini Flower Recipe6 Zucchini blossoms1/2 C flourPinch SaltPinch Pepper1/4 C Olive oil2 Pats butter1 Egg1 Tbsp WaterDirections for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/ELlXNDZ5Jvw/how-to-fry-zucchini-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9UhFRJb-L9-vbTQJ557M6C_zWQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9UhFRJb-L9-vbTQJ557M6C_zWQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9UhFRJb-L9-vbTQJ557M6C_zWQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9UhFRJb-L9-vbTQJ557M6C_zWQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/ELlXNDZ5Jvw" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-fry-zucchini-flowers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3348975389559365960Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:28:00 +00002009-08-12T12:56:58.605-04:00Rose Petal WinePhoto Courtesy of MorguefileMaking your own rose wine can be a hoot. It takes a while, but like making beer, especially if you like to experiment with the recipe like I do, you never know quite what you're going to end up with.The nice thing about rose and dandelion wines, as well as other seasonal wines and liqueurs, is that they distill a season. In winter, when you're shivering your way to the mailbox, you can think http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/xH4htndo1Yw/how-to-make-rose-wine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sLeF7ChkjfGq7wWDkMh4WDQwkbw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sLeF7ChkjfGq7wWDkMh4WDQwkbw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sLeF7ChkjfGq7wWDkMh4WDQwkbw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sLeF7ChkjfGq7wWDkMh4WDQwkbw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/xH4htndo1Yw" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-make-rose-wine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7314443058750435909Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:29:00 +00002009-06-14T08:44:43.283-04:00Grocery Store Herbs and VegetablesI take a perverse pleasure in finding ways to recycle grocery store produce and grow it in my garden. You'd think I'd stop being so tickled and indulge my curiosity some other way than by sticking a little piece of root in a pot to see what happens. My nephew once started a sunflower from a seed he stuck in the office ficus on a dare. No one was more surprised than he was when it sprouted.Herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/dF5A3O0fWTs/grocery-store-vegetables-and-herb-seed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YoKf6KVRt9vOKm9odxOZMGPhZo4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YoKf6KVRt9vOKm9odxOZMGPhZo4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YoKf6KVRt9vOKm9odxOZMGPhZo4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YoKf6KVRt9vOKm9odxOZMGPhZo4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/dF5A3O0fWTs" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/grocery-store-vegetables-and-herb-seed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2711928921666540629Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:32:00 +00002009-06-11T18:42:06.757-04:00Dandelion Pasta SaladWhere dandelions are concerned, if you can't beat them, eat them.Adding a few dandelion greens to your favorite pasta salad is a fast and easy way to give your salad some nutritional muscle.Dandelion Salad Recipe3 cups cooked shell pasta2 Hard boiled eggs, chopped fine1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup Dandelion greens, steamed, cooled, and chopped3 Scallions, chopped fine6 Black olives, rough http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~3/l4TmUx6uNf8/dandelion-salad-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sara Elliott)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oYi7av0OWiANgpFjvTm7N7DPA90/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oYi7av0OWiANgpFjvTm7N7DPA90/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oYi7av0OWiANgpFjvTm7N7DPA90/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oYi7av0OWiANgpFjvTm7N7DPA90/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/msht/~4/l4TmUx6uNf8" height="1" width="1"/>http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/dandelion-salad-recipe.html