by Deena Beneda | Apr 30, 2019 | Articles
Spring is in the air! After the long winter, it is a glorious time for everyone in Kansas. For most of us, we are busy with the outdoor chores. Everything from repairing the winter damage to landscaping, our weekends are full. We do, however, get to enjoy the longer... by Deena Beneda | Apr 22, 2019 | Articles
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) has a long history of being used as a medicinal plant especially in North America. It has a reputation of being used frequently by women during menopause. This historical medicinal plant, however, has been used to treat other... by Deena Beneda | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles
Need help sleeping? Want to cure your insomnia? Consider medicinal plants! Research is very clear that getting a good night’s sleep is imperative for good health. Sleep improves our mental alertness, increases our immune system, removes toxins from the brain,... by Deena Beneda | Apr 8, 2019 | Articles
Violet is a wonderful flower. It has graced our flowerbeds, gardens and tables for centuries. Violet is also referred to as ordinary violet, sweet violet, garden violet and/or common blue violet. Generally, violet has been used in potpourri, candles, lotions,... by Deena Beneda | Apr 1, 2019 | Articles
Grapes (Vitis vinifera) are a delicious fruit that people enjoy eating from time to time. They are a common food in many households throughout the world. Small but mighty, grapes have been used for thousands of years nutritionally, but what many may not know is that...