What did you do in the garden today?

[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???

 

[Smokerbill]

Looks like a Hyacinth to me.

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Yes, that is a hyacinth. They smell lovely! The bulb is about the size of a fist.

Here's something my mom taught me about 55 (!) years ago. If you want to pick them, pull the stem straight up.

Are anti-inflammatory?? Going to have some with lunch today!

Thank you all for identifying my flower. Now I'm going to have to go outside, squat down and give it a sniff to see if I can detect the lovely smell. LOL

Update: The hyacinth flowers smell pretty good.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Pure lidocain when it is aching muscle I buy from Amazon.
Have heart tachycardia so aspirin or such big no no.

 

[Jenbirdee]

I got my greek oregano seed in the mail!!!

 

[TaylorGlade]

Progress report from our garden: halfway there and feeling optimistic! After last year's soil struggles, we're revamping with raised beds crafted from concrete blocks and top-notch soil from a nearby supplier.

Dealing with a bout of sickness, but still managing to push forward with the help of this amazing partner!

 

[Sally PB]

What a neat and tidy raised bed!

 

[TaylorGlade]

What a neat and tidy raised bed!

Thank you! We have 9 more to build and then we are also going to dye them to match the house. We have so much clay, we can't get anything to grow except okra! Lol