What did you do in the garden today?

[pennyJo1960]

None of you folks add location your profile.
Washington state here I have herbs that you speak of 10 years or more.

 

[Molpet]

Something to keep in mind. Raw vegetables are generally more nutrient dense and higher in fiber and therefore require a little more work by your digestive system than cooked foods. If the vegetables are making you gassy, then they are likely doing good things for your body. If certain foods are giving you serious indigestion you should speak to your primary care provider.

No gas
Haven't been impressed with the Dr in years.
They just throw Rx muscle relaxers and pain killers and never looked at my back. Chiropractor said sacrum was out and adjusted, pain was gone.
Went for long covid fatigue and smell...they didn't have any ideas

 

[Sueby]

None of you folks add location your profile.
Washington state here I have herbs that you speak of 10 years or more.

I've had the same mint, sage & thyme growing since I moved here! For some reason I can't get lavender to survive, though I know some do around here. I try every year, lol. Starting from seed this go round, not that it will help.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

My oregano is overwhelmingly prolific. I planted plants from the herb garden on the slope where the grapevines are planted. I also planted mustard and lavender with that as well. I’m not sure if the lavender survived. Finger’s crossed it will green up when the cold temperatures go away. I’m trying to start more lavender from seed now. But the oregano is trying to overtake the herb garden so I will be pulling a lot of that again this year. The lavender I had in large pits got drowned last year in all the rain.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am not one that likes sage but have it.
My mustard is perennial now and spinach now.

 

[Nym]

Yep.

If you have inflammatory issues like arthritic joints, fibromyalgia, or sinusitis avoid the nightshade family. I can occasionally eat small portions of white potatoes, but tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant I cannot tolerate

It is said that farmers tradionally used nightshade plants as decoy plants, growing them among the wanted crop as pest control, never food.

 

[Nym]

A few supplements help me, turmeric, tart cherry, etc. Been rubbing castor oil on after shower b4 bed for over a week. I skipped a day just to see if there was a difference & there actually was more achy stiffness when I did the morning stretches to get mobile for the day. Does it really work or is it the act of rubbing it on, like a mini massage, that is what's helping? All I know is I feel better than I did so I'm keeping it up. Skin isn't as dry either. Give it a try.

I get some thick castor oil in my palm & mix a Lavender or coconut lotion with it to make it easier to smooth on. I have a swelling above the knee bad, knee pain all down both sides of knee, ice packs help but I swear the rubbing on of this mixture made the swelling almost disappear. I have a meniscus issue, already had surgery 2009 & now it's back, so this castor oil has been my mini miracle. I need to work, sometimes wearing knee pads to paint shoe mold or install flooring, pull weeds & garden with my flock which I love to do...I cannot have that knee affecting my lifestyle, so I am loving castor oil these says.
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I'm also using castor oil on my joints and few wounds that are dragging on - there is a definite increase in healing of the wounds.

30 Outstanding Castor Oil Uses and Benefits

 

[Sally PB]

If the vegetables are making you gassy, then they are likely doing good things for your body.

Oh my, then I'm golden! LOTS of foods, veg included, make me gassy.

But I live alone so that’s ok.

Hubby is tolerant of my gassiness. As I told him, "You know what happens if you don't fart? You explode!"

Marigolds are definitely a favorite of mine too

Marigolds helped a lot with my tomatoes, keeping soldier beetles away. The flowers seem to be a "trap crop" for Japanese Beetles too. Since I harvest those for the chickens, that's a help for me.

Chiropractor said sacrum was out and adjusted, pain was gone.

My chiropractor has helped me immensely.

 

[Sueby]

I am not one that likes sage but have it.
My mustard is perennial now and spinach now.

I'd LOVE perennial spinach!

 

[Sally PB]

I'd LOVE perennial spinach!

Me too! Is there such a thing???