Hippocrates, sometimes known as the father of modern medicine, said in 400 B. Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Elderberries are a wonderful example of how to put this principle into action. Many of our grandmothers made good use of this delicious fruit.

In this blog I will write about my experiences of using North American native plants in the residential landscape in the Mid-Atlantic US. In particular, I will focus on working with Native Annuals and Biennials and how they can add surprises to the garden. Thursday, April 9, 2015. First, dig a trench. I used a narrow trenching shovel. To make a narrow hole with pretty straight walls.

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Hats off to our Great American Gardeners of 2015, and the books our judges chose for the Book Awards. We offer unique garden information through The American Gardener magazine, and free entry to almost 300 public gardens. July 9-11 in Austin, TX. Weddings, Meetings and Events.

Alabama Wildflower Society - Blanche Dean Chapter. A statewide organization of native plant enthusiasts. Click on the links below, from the new online Encyclopedia of Alabama, for additional information about two of our members Blanche Dean and Mary Burks. To be added to our mailing list please contact us at.

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Friday, March 13, 2015. If you use the resources here, never fear- this site will remain so people can continue to make use of old posts. Posted by Alison Pearce Stevens. Monday, January 20, 2014. This is the work of John Downer Productions. Sometimes, something happens to make all the waiting worthwhile.

Like branches on a tree, we may grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one. So far we have directly connected over 200 relatives living in the U. and all are encouraged to come to the Family Reunions. You may contact us at. Please help in telling your families as no other form of invitations will be sent out. Please go to the SCHEDULE. Page for updates on planning.

Monday, October 20, 2014. Well we have not posted in over a year. All Energies is alive and well,. Monday, August 19, 2013. Summer is coming to a close and autumn approaches, which means that canning season is here! Finally the mess was filtered through cloth and we had over a gallon of primo cactus fruit juice in one hand, and about ten pounds of leftover skin.