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These 3 Super Herbs Can Reduce Blood Pressure and More

7 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), a preventable condition that is the number one risk factor for heart disease. Sadly, millions of people with this condition go undiagnosed. The good news is, numerous lifestyle changes can help prevent, manage, and even eliminate high blood pressure. Additionally, nature has provided relief for this condition as well. Let’s take a closer look at some easy-to-grow herbs that can be used to regulate blood pressure.

Low on Money? 7 Ways to Make More Green with Green

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When you think of side hustles, ways to make a little extra money, you may conjure up images of things like selling clothes you don’t wear, walking dogs, babysitting, or even baking and selling cookies. But, have you ever considered taking your love of plants, gardening, and homesteading (even urban homesteading) and using it to turn a quick profit?

This NO-DIG Garden Method Produces a Huge Harvest

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When I discovered just how easy it was to grow my favorite veggies, herbs, and even flowers in straw bales, I was hooked. Straw bale gardening combines the best of composting and compact gardening in one.

7 Easy to Grow at Home Spices

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Spices add flavor and zest to any meal. They are aromatic, delicious, and packed with health-promoting properties. They can also be kind of expensive if you use enough of them. The good news is, you can grow an abundance of beautiful spices right in your home garden.

9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Gardening is a fantastic hobby and a way to provide fresh food for your family. Did you know that that it can also be lucrative? What if I told you that you could accelerate your savings by growing some popular cash crops? There are even some great options for people who have limited space in which to grow plants. Now that I have your attention let’s take a look at how your garden can keep you in the green (if you know what I mean).

Plant This Medicinal Crop Now

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Many people hesitate to grow garlic because it requires a different strategy from most plants in your vegetable garden. Once you know how to do it, though, growing garlic is easy and well worth it. Fresh garlic from the garden tastes much better than store-bought garlic, which has been in storage for ages. An added benefit? Garlic is a potent superfood that boosts health in several ways.

Enjoying Your Fresh Garden Harvest: Garden Recipes for the Whole Family

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Is your harvest basket overflowing? Here are some great recipes that will help you get the most out of your garden goodness.

Got a Dog? Don’t Ever Plant These

4 min read | Author - Katherine Marko

Chowing down on any plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset and vomiting for your dog. But some plants, when ingested, can be life-threatening. Certain herbs, vegetables and edible plants that are perfectly fine for human consumption could cause everything from excessive drooling to anorexia for your canine pal. Don’t assume that dogs instinctively avoid dangerous plants. That may be true of some animals in the wild, but dogs have no way of distinguishing between safe and unsafe plants. The following is a list of common plants that could be dangerous for your dog. So, don’t ever plant these if you share your yard with a canine friend.

Grow These Herbs to Reduce Blood Pressure

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

High blood pressure or hypertension is a common condition where the heart pumps blood with extra force. This puts the arteries under heavy load and eventually leads to cardiovascular disease, a major cause of death in many developed countries, including the United States.

These 3 Super Herbs Can Reduce Blood Pressure and More

Low on Money? 7 Ways to Make More Green with Green

This NO-DIG Garden Method Produces a Huge Harvest

7 Easy to Grow at Home Spices

9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

Plant This Medicinal Crop Now

Enjoying Your Fresh Garden Harvest: Garden Recipes for the Whole Family

Got a Dog? Don’t Ever Plant These

Grow These Herbs to Reduce Blood Pressure

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