Tea Time - Herbals

Herbal tea is not only delicious, it's can also be extremely healthy.

To prepare, just put one or two teaspoons of dried herbs into a teapot or mug (preheated with warm water), then pour in boiling water and allow it to steep for three to five minutes.

Herbs have been used as natural remedies for thousands of years. (Remember, before taking any herbal remedy, consult your doctor!)

Here are some great herbal teas and how they can help you.

• Basil
• Fights colds and the flu; eases migraines; and relieves stress

from rozannegold.wordpress.com

• Dill
• Soothes upset stomachs; eases muscle spasms; and freshens breath

from howstuffworks.com

• Garlic
• Kills bacteria; clears lung congestion (phlegm); lowers blood sugar and cholesterol; and boosts circulation

from garliclover.com

• Ginger
• Fights nausea; helps with motion sickness; eases pain from diarrhea and gas; eases migraines; kills germs

from reedsinc.com

• Rosemary
• Boosts energy

from appetizinglyyours.wordpress.com

• Sage
• Fights fevers; and helps mouth ulcers, sore gums and throats

from hort.purdue.edu

• Tarragon
• Helps rheumatism; may lower blood pressure

from simplysuzannes.blogpsot.com

• Thyme
• Fights germs that cause sore throats, colds, and congestion

from azdiranbitkiler.gen.tr

Plant In Spotlight - Siam Tulip "Curcuma alismatifolia"

I don't know if anyone told you, but the Siam tulips have been blooming like crazy this year and that is such a wonderful thing! 

from 123rf.com

Siam Tulips, scientifically named Curcuma alismatifolia, are not actually related to the tulip. They're actually a type of ginger and are fairly close to turmeric.

from beechwoodlandscape.blogspot.com

Kingdom: Plantae

(unranked): Angiosperms

(unranked): Monocots

(unranked): Commelinids

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Curcuma

Species: C. alismatifolia

This ginger can stand the Gulf Coast heat and, if cared for properly,
will come back on its own year after year.
 Because of that, and the breathtaking blooms,
 we highly recommend this ginger variety for your garden.

You won't regret it.