Late Spring Flowers

I love this peony type, its very delicate.Dark Pink PeonyWhite PeonyPoppiesI love these small irises. With googling I think they are Iris graminea, or grass leaved flag. Any comments?This time of year gets fairly busy here on the herb farm. The heat has risen quickly...

Inflammation; a Protective Mechanism

Even though inflammation is a normal and helpful process that the body uses to protect itself, long term inflammation can lead to serious disease of aging. Inflammation is a localized response of the body that is triggered by microbial invasion or tissue damage. It is...

Marian Flowers (Flowers for Mary)

In Catholic tradition the month of May is dedicated to Mary and she is called Queen of May. Devotion to Mary the Mother of God is a long honored tradition and in May is recognized by ceremonies where crown is put on the statue of Mary and various flowers are also...

Chemistry & Physiology Continuing Education

Do you ever find yourself reading through product ingredient literature, how tos, research papers or skin benefits and wish you could better understand, evaluate and integrate that knowledge into your work? Every successful entrepreneur realizes the importance of...

Brooms: Synthetic or Natural?

corn broom How often do you think about brooms? I just bought a new one which got me to thinking. Which is better synthetic or natural?  Natural brooms are made from a type of grain called broomcorn or Sorghum vulgare. These flat bristled brooms in use today...