This plant is a native to North and South America. It can also be found under the name of sun cups, and sun drops, but most people know it under the name of Evening Primrose. The reason for having gotten that name, is because the flowers open in the evening and stay open during the night. I suppose, you have to be a night owl, to enjoy these flowers. 
The species consists of several varieties. Some only grow up to barely 4 inches Read the rest of this entry »
According to the latest studies, it so turns out, that turmeric has several good health benefits. It can help with digestion problems, aid to fight infection and prevents against and protects from heart attacks.
The latest research has found, that turmeric could be an effective enhancer of an enzyme that protects the brain against oxidative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric could be used to diminish the progression Read the rest of this entry »
They are predicting rain for the rest of the week. It has not arrived yet and today, the weather is extremely nice. It is cool, overcast and windy. Just the way I like it. The office door is open and I can hear the wind gently caressing the foliage. The soft rustle has a soothing and calming effect on me.
The grass in our back yard is starting to grow and so are the flowers. Our back yard is adorned with all kinds of different flowers. Read the rest of this entry »
Hah! We found out we can upload our videos on Blogger. That is too cool for school. So, now we can bombard you with some ‘live’ images, which I will, grin.
Here is one that is so cute. Both boys are playing, but you can see the contrast in them, when they get up. They cover a lot of ground and both ways, haha.
May the way they choose in their life, be the way of Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever seen the movie ‘Forest Gump’? Then you know the following quote comes from that movie:
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know, what you are gonna get.
True. You can choose which piece you are going to eat. It can turn out to be delicious, bitter-sweet, or maybe even outright disgusting.
Pondering upon the day ahead, I came to the conclusion, that life is more like a jig saw Read the rest of this entry »
This perennial’s habitat is mainly in China, Korea and Japan. As the name already portraits, this plant might have some healing powers, but I would rather fore go those, seeing that it is highly toxic.
Thunder God Vine
Tripterygium wilfordii, Lei Gong Teng
Origin:
Root of a vine-like plant from Asia.
Dosage:
Extract; 30 mg daily
Claims:
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I hope y’all are doing well. We are doing okay. Still very busy and sometimes 24 hours in a day just are not enough.
We seem to constantly be running in to the same problem. How do you deal with people, who are totally irresponsible. Advice, concerns, solutions, opinions and even options of what would be best and needed, are all thrown in the wind.
Their energy, actions and efforts are all wasted on their own wants. No Read the rest of this entry »
I know these weeds too well. In the Netherlands, they are known under the name ‘Burn Nettle’ and grow everywhere and anywhere. They can grow up to 2 yards high and are perennials. I can not imagine, there would be one person who has not literally ran in to them.
The zig-zag shaped outer rim of the leaves, as well as the stem, have tiny little needles. Slightly brushing against them, leaves you with tiny little itching and burning Read the rest of this entry »
How are y’all doing?
It has been a while, since I have been posting something personal on here. Sorry for that, but there has been one fire after another.
We have been cleaning up, cleaning out, redecorating etc. Right now, we are in the process of renovating the outside of the house. It had been put off so many times now, but we finally got around to it. Well, we had someone to get around to it. The boards got replaced and it Read the rest of this entry »
This plant can only be bought in nurseries, since it is a native plant from India, where it has been used for a long time now, to treat many illnesses and conditions and a wide variety of inflammation and joint related problems.
It seems to give the same level of relief from pain and inflammation as over the counter remedies and prescription drugs, but without the side effects those medications can bring.upsetting the stomach, like Read the rest of this entry »
