by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 30, 2013 | cooking, essential oils, flowers, Garden, gardening, organic
Geranium leaves are some of my favorite aromas. Hence, cooking with geraniums is my thought of the day. Just chop up the leaves and add to cookie batter, pancakes, jams, jellies or cakes. Not only are you adding flavor and aroma to the cookies but your house will...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 24, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, organic
There are over 550 species of swallowtail globally and roughly 30 in the US. They are the largest butterfly species in North America. Their name comes from the forked wings that resemble swallows. Their wings are transparent, reflecting light through the scales...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 23, 2013 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
A recent study compared olive oil and sunflower seed oil in its effectiveness in the treatment of dry skin and infant massage. The study determined that sunflower seed oil improved hydration of the skin compared with olive that “significantly damages the skin...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 15, 2013 | animals, flower, flowers, food, Garden, gardening
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 13, 2013 | beauty, flower, Garden
Rudbeckia or Black Eyed Susan, native to the eastern US, are resilient flowers known as a pioneer plant, the first of any flower to grow in areas destroyed by fire. The seeds of someof the 90 different varieties are poisonous. Along with sunflowers, it is a host...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 11, 2013 | Garden
