Have you ever seen a movie or read a novel where the fainting heroine was revived with “smelling salts”? In Victorian times, smelling salts were used to invigorate and enliven a weak constitution. Epsom salts were a significant ingredient in those invigorating remedies, and the Victorians may have been on to something.
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Because they contain different materials (rubber, cloth, metal), rubber tires are one of the most difficult items to recycle. Burning them produces copious, acrid smoke. This is probably why tires end up in creeks and ravines across the country. There are, however, creative ways to use old tires that do not harm the environment. One of the best ways to use old tires is in the garden. Here are some ideas for gardening with tires.
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Herbal teas are delicious and refreshing. They also promote good health, and some are used to combat various ailments. You can buy the herbs, roots and flowers you need to make various types of herbal tea at health food stores. But growing your own herbs allows you to have everything you need at hand any time you want a good cup of tea.
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Take a drive through the countryside, and you’ll see that many rural residents plant their own gardens. This is certainly not a new trend. Those who own their own land have long enjoyed the benefits of growing fruits and vegetables for their families and friends, and sometimes to sell.
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Avid gardeners take great pride in their flowers. They plant them with loving care, water and fertilize them frequently, and work diligently to prevent pests and disease from harming them. For a large flower garden, this can be a near full-time job.
But planting a garden doesn’t appeal to everyone. Many flower lovers would like to have beautiful plants adorning their property, but they don’t have enough time to spend tending them. Even those who do have gardens often find themselves wishing they didn’t require so much work. But in many cases, they’re creating more work for themselves by planting the wrong kinds of flowers. Read the rest of this entry
