Wild Roses

Rose hips are wild rose ovaries containing rose hip seeds. Gardeners do plant these rose seeds, but since rose hips are high in vitamins and antioxidants, they are used more as a natural supplement or herbal remedy.

Identification

1. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of julie 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hips can grow up to 1 inch in diameter.
   Wild roses come in many varieties, so ripe rose hips vary in color and shape. The most common rose hip is a red, round bulb about 1/2 inch in diameter.
   
   
   

   Health Benefits
   

2. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Leonardo Aguiar 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hips have more vitamin C than oranges.
   Rose hips are exceptionally high in vitamins C and A, and the minerals iron, calcium and phosphorus. A German and Danish study of osteoarthritis patients showed rose hip powder decreased both osteoarthritis pain and the need for pain medication.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Seeds

3. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Cláudia Assad 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hip seed tea is a remedy for urinary tract infections.
   Although some gardeners sow rose hip seeds to grow more plants, rose hip seed tea is a known home remedy for water retention and urinary tract infections.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Oil

4. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Gordana Adamovic-Mladenovic 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hip oil comes from pressed rose hip seeds.
   Pressed rose hip seeds make a therapeutic oil that is also used as an aromatherapy carrier oil. The oil has a naturally occurring red color that becomes clear when processed.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Extract

5. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Jeremy Keith 
   
   
   
   
   Make rose hip jelly from the extract.
   Rose hip extract is easy to make at home. Simply cover ripened rose hips with water in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, then cool the mixture and strain. The resulting juice makes mildly sweet-tart rose hip jelly or syrup.

Wild Roses

Rose hips are wild rose ovaries containing rose hip seeds. Gardeners do plant these rose seeds, but since rose hips are high in vitamins and antioxidants, they are used more as a natural supplement or herbal remedy.

Identification

1. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of julie 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hips can grow up to 1 inch in diameter.
   Wild roses come in many varieties, so ripe rose hips vary in color and shape. The most common rose hip is a red, round bulb about 1/2 inch in diameter.
   
   
   

   Health Benefits
   

2. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Leonardo Aguiar 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hips have more vitamin C than oranges.
   Rose hips are exceptionally high in vitamins C and A, and the minerals iron, calcium and phosphorus. A German and Danish study of osteoarthritis patients showed rose hip powder decreased both osteoarthritis pain and the need for pain medication.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Seeds

3. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Cláudia Assad 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hip seed tea is a remedy for urinary tract infections.
   Although some gardeners sow rose hip seeds to grow more plants, rose hip seed tea is a known home remedy for water retention and urinary tract infections.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Oil

4. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Gordana Adamovic-Mladenovic 
   
   
   
   
   Rose hip oil comes from pressed rose hip seeds.
   Pressed rose hip seeds make a therapeutic oil that is also used as an aromatherapy carrier oil. The oil has a naturally occurring red color that becomes clear when processed.
   
   
   

   Rose Hip Extract

5. 
   
   
   
   Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Jeremy Keith 
   
   
   
   
   Make rose hip jelly from the extract.
   Rose hip extract is easy to make at home. Simply cover ripened rose hips with water in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, then cool the mixture and strain. The resulting juice makes mildly sweet-tart rose hip jelly or syrup.

Wild Roses

Rose hips are wild rose ovaries containing rose hip seeds. Gardeners do plant these rose seeds, but since rose hips are high in vitamins and antioxidants, they are used more as a natural supplement or herbal remedy.

Deet (Dangers of DEET)

Unfortunately I have been selling this stuff ! I refuse to anymore !
read the article below and see why.
After reading this, Please read a post I added a few days ago. 
Mosquito Control Naturally



According to the Duke University Medical Center, DEET may cause: memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath and there is concern about death of brain cells.
DEET also melts plastic, irritates skin and can cause seizures. Plus we are told not to use it when using other medications and be wary of using it on infants. Children and adults should use it sparingly and wash it off right away when we come indoors. Can we really get it all off before it gets absorbed by our skin and in to our bodies? Where does it go when we wash it off? Right into our drinking water. And we wonder about pollution and the increase in cancers.
There are lots of warnings and rules for its use. It smells bad too. I'd be afraid of going outdoors with this stuff on my body. Did you know that your skin is like a big mouth and it absorbs anything that you put on it? How can anything that melts plastic be any good for you? That stuff is poison!

Deet (Dangers of DEET)

Unfortunately I have been selling this stuff ! I refuse to anymore !
read the article below and see why.
After reading this, Please read a post I added a few days ago. 
Mosquito Control Naturally

Traditional Cottage Garden Flowers

1.  Cottage gardens had their origins several centuries ago in England. The earliest gardens were found at working-class cottages and emphasized vegetables and herbs, along with some fruit trees, beehives and, sometimes, livestock. Flowers were used to fill any space leftover. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, roses and profuse plantings are two of the key design elements of cottage gardens. Other traditional flowers include hollyhocks, pansies, delphinium and clematis.

Roses of All Types

2. 
   
   
   
   
   pink roses image by Nicky Jacobs from Fotolia.com 
   Roses are the quintessential flower in the cottage garden.
   Roses, all varieties, including border roses and climbers, are part of traditional cottage gardens. Rose arbors bring a romantic cast to the gardens and are often included in illustrations of cottage gardens. Roses have a reputation for being particularly difficult to grow. But don't be put off--just be sure to faithfully adhere to the rules and maintenance requirements, particularly pruning, for the roses you buy. Commercial repellents can fight pests such as Japanese beetles.
   
   Hollyhock
   
3. 
   
   
   
   
   
   hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com 
   Hollyhocks have been making a comeback in many yards and gardens.
   Alcaea or hollyhock is a tall plant, with flowers that range from flat disks to almost rose-like. Most soils are good for hollyhock, which thrives best in full sun and may need to be stalked, as it can grow several feet high. Because rust disease often weakens the plant after a couple of years, it's best to grow hollyhock as a biennial border plant.
   
   Pansies
   
4. 
   
   
   
   
   
   pansy image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com 
   Pansies are low-growing plants that come in a wide variety of colors.
   Pansies are from a large genus of low-growing plants, with flowers that span every color but green. With the right care and correct choice of flowers, it's possible to have some variety growing in almost every month of the year. Any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or light shade, meets requirements for these flowers.
   
   Delphinium
   
5. 
   
   
   
   
   
   blue delphinium 2 image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com 
   Delphiniums need careful tending.
   Delphiniums are tall, stately, spiky plants with white, pink, blue and purple flowers. Although pretty as a border plant, they are a little tricky to grow. Delphiniums require fertile soil that is well drained and thrive best with lots of sun. Plants need to be protected from slugs and powdery mildew. Cutting off the tips when the stems are one to two feet high will bring about bushier and shorter plants. When the main flowering season is over in July, the spikes may be cut back to induce another flowering in autumn.
   
   Clematis
   
6. 
   
   
   
   
   
   clematis 1 image by michael luckett from Fotolia.com 
   Clematis, a climbing plant, is relatively easy to grow.
   Most of the clematis plants available are climbers, which means they can be planted and left to wind themselves through objects like fences and lampposts. There are some clematis plants with weak stems that are suitable for borders and can be left to ramble over other bushes. Flower colors are white, pink, blue and purple. In autumn, the plant shows silky seed heads. Clematis plants need well-drained, non-acid soil, sun or partial shade, and the occasional pruning.
   
   Lavender
   
7. 
   
   
   
   
   
   lavender image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.com 
   An herb, lavender was a prominent feature of many old cottage gardens.
   Although an herb, many people prize lavender for its colorful flowers, as well as its scent. Also, it was traditionally found in many cottage gardens. The stem length and plant size make lavender useful both as an edging plant and back border plant. Lavenders need some sun. Sandy soils or clay amended for good drainage are good for lavender. As flowers die off in the summer, old stalks can be removed to encourage re-blooming.

Traditional Cottage Garden Flowers

1.  Cottage gardens had their origins several centuries ago in England. The earliest gardens were found at working-class cottages and emphasized vegetables and herbs, along with some fruit trees, beehives and, sometimes, livestock. Flowers were used to fill any space leftover. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, roses and profuse plantings are two of the key design elements of cottage gardens. Other traditional flowers include hollyhocks, pansies, delphinium and clematis.

Roses of All Types

2. 
   
   
   
   
   pink roses image by Nicky Jacobs from Fotolia.com 
   Roses are the quintessential flower in the cottage garden.
   Roses, all varieties, including border roses and climbers, are part of traditional cottage gardens. Rose arbors bring a romantic cast to the gardens and are often included in illustrations of cottage gardens. Roses have a reputation for being particularly difficult to grow. But don't be put off--just be sure to faithfully adhere to the rules and maintenance requirements, particularly pruning, for the roses you buy. Commercial repellents can fight pests such as Japanese beetles.
   
   Hollyhock
   
3. 
   
   
   
   
   
   hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com 
   Hollyhocks have been making a comeback in many yards and gardens.
   Alcaea or hollyhock is a tall plant, with flowers that range from flat disks to almost rose-like. Most soils are good for hollyhock, which thrives best in full sun and may need to be stalked, as it can grow several feet high. Because rust disease often weakens the plant after a couple of years, it's best to grow hollyhock as a biennial border plant.
   
   Pansies
   
4. 
   
   
   
   
   
   pansy image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com 
   Pansies are low-growing plants that come in a wide variety of colors.
   Pansies are from a large genus of low-growing plants, with flowers that span every color but green. With the right care and correct choice of flowers, it's possible to have some variety growing in almost every month of the year. Any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or light shade, meets requirements for these flowers.
   
   Delphinium
   
5. 
   
   
   
   
   
   blue delphinium 2 image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com 
   Delphiniums need careful tending.
   Delphiniums are tall, stately, spiky plants with white, pink, blue and purple flowers. Although pretty as a border plant, they are a little tricky to grow. Delphiniums require fertile soil that is well drained and thrive best with lots of sun. Plants need to be protected from slugs and powdery mildew. Cutting off the tips when the stems are one to two feet high will bring about bushier and shorter plants. When the main flowering season is over in July, the spikes may be cut back to induce another flowering in autumn.
   
   Clematis
   
6. 
   
   
   
   
   
   clematis 1 image by michael luckett from Fotolia.com 
   Clematis, a climbing plant, is relatively easy to grow.
   Most of the clematis plants available are climbers, which means they can be planted and left to wind themselves through objects like fences and lampposts. There are some clematis plants with weak stems that are suitable for borders and can be left to ramble over other bushes. Flower colors are white, pink, blue and purple. In autumn, the plant shows silky seed heads. Clematis plants need well-drained, non-acid soil, sun or partial shade, and the occasional pruning.
   
   Lavender
   
7. 
   
   
   
   
   
   lavender image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.com 
   An herb, lavender was a prominent feature of many old cottage gardens.
   Although an herb, many people prize lavender for its colorful flowers, as well as its scent. Also, it was traditionally found in many cottage gardens. The stem length and plant size make lavender useful both as an edging plant and back border plant. Lavenders need some sun. Sandy soils or clay amended for good drainage are good for lavender. As flowers die off in the summer, old stalks can be removed to encourage re-blooming.

Traditional Cottage Garden Flowers

1.  Cottage gardens had their origins several centuries ago in England. The earliest gardens were found at working-class cottages and emphasized vegetables and herbs, along with some fruit trees, beehives and, sometimes, livestock. Flowers were used to fill any space leftover. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, roses and profuse plantings are two of the key design elements of cottage gardens. Other traditional flowers include hollyhocks, pansies, delphinium and clematis.

Roses of All Types

2. 
   
   
   
   
   pink roses image by Nicky Jacobs from Fotolia.com 
   Roses are the quintessential flower in the cottage garden.
   Roses, all varieties, including border roses and climbers, are part of traditional cottage gardens. Rose arbors bring a romantic cast to the gardens and are often included in illustrations of cottage gardens. Roses have a reputation for being particularly difficult to grow. But don't be put off--just be sure to faithfully adhere to the rules and maintenance requirements, particularly pruning, for the roses you buy. Commercial repellents can fight pests such as Japanese beetles.
   
   Hollyhock
   
3. 
   
   
   
   
   
   hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com 
   Hollyhocks have been making a comeback in many yards and gardens.
   Alcaea or hollyhock is a tall plant, with flowers that range from flat disks to almost rose-like. Most soils are good for hollyhock, which thrives best in full sun and may need to be stalked, as it can grow several feet high. Because rust disease often weakens the plant after a couple of years, it's best to grow hollyhock as a biennial border plant.
   
   Pansies
   
4. 
   
   
   
   
   
   pansy image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com 
   Pansies are low-growing plants that come in a wide variety of colors.
   Pansies are from a large genus of low-growing plants, with flowers that span every color but green. With the right care and correct choice of flowers, it's possible to have some variety growing in almost every month of the year. Any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or light shade, meets requirements for these flowers.
   
   Delphinium
   
5. 
   
   
   
   
   
   blue delphinium 2 image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com 
   Delphiniums need careful tending.
   Delphiniums are tall, stately, spiky plants with white, pink, blue and purple flowers. Although pretty as a border plant, they are a little tricky to grow. Delphiniums require fertile soil that is well drained and thrive best with lots of sun. Plants need to be protected from slugs and powdery mildew. Cutting off the tips when the stems are one to two feet high will bring about bushier and shorter plants. When the main flowering season is over in July, the spikes may be cut back to induce another flowering in autumn.
   
   Clematis
   
6. 
   
   
   
   
   
   clematis 1 image by michael luckett from Fotolia.com 
   Clematis, a climbing plant, is relatively easy to grow.
   Most of the clematis plants available are climbers, which means they can be planted and left to wind themselves through objects like fences and lampposts. There are some clematis plants with weak stems that are suitable for borders and can be left to ramble over other bushes. Flower colors are white, pink, blue and purple. In autumn, the plant shows silky seed heads. Clematis plants need well-drained, non-acid soil, sun or partial shade, and the occasional pruning.
   
   Lavender
   
7. 
   
   
   
   
   
   lavender image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.com 
   An herb, lavender was a prominent feature of many old cottage gardens.
   Although an herb, many people prize lavender for its colorful flowers, as well as its scent. Also, it was traditionally found in many cottage gardens. The stem length and plant size make lavender useful both as an edging plant and back border plant. Lavenders need some sun. Sandy soils or clay amended for good drainage are good for lavender. As flowers die off in the summer, old stalks can be removed to encourage re-blooming.

Traditional Cottage Garden Flowers

1.  Cottage gardens had their origins several centuries ago in England. The earliest gardens were found at working-class cottages and emphasized vegetables and herbs, along with some fruit trees, beehives and, sometimes, livestock. Flowers were used to fill any space leftover. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, roses and profuse plantings are two of the key design elements of cottage gardens. Other traditional flowers include hollyhocks, pansies, delphinium and clematis.

Roses of All Types

2. 
   
   
   
   
   pink roses image by Nicky Jacobs from Fotolia.com 
   Roses are the quintessential flower in the cottage garden.
   Roses, all varieties, including border roses and climbers, are part of traditional cottage gardens. Rose arbors bring a romantic cast to the gardens and are often included in illustrations of cottage gardens. Roses have a reputation for being particularly difficult to grow. But don't be put off--just be sure to faithfully adhere to the rules and maintenance requirements, particularly pruning, for the roses you buy. Commercial repellents can fight pests such as Japanese beetles.
   
   Hollyhock
   
3. 
   
   
   
   
   
   hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com 
   Hollyhocks have been making a comeback in many yards and gardens.
   Alcaea or hollyhock is a tall plant, with flowers that range from flat disks to almost rose-like. Most soils are good for hollyhock, which thrives best in full sun and may need to be stalked, as it can grow several feet high. Because rust disease often weakens the plant after a couple of years, it's best to grow hollyhock as a biennial border plant.
   
   Pansies
   
4. 
   
   
   
   
   
   pansy image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com 
   Pansies are low-growing plants that come in a wide variety of colors.
   Pansies are from a large genus of low-growing plants, with flowers that span every color but green. With the right care and correct choice of flowers, it's possible to have some variety growing in almost every month of the year. Any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or light shade, meets requirements for these flowers.
   
   Delphinium
   
5. 
   
   
   
   
   
   blue delphinium 2 image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com 
   Delphiniums need careful tending.
   Delphiniums are tall, stately, spiky plants with white, pink, blue and purple flowers. Although pretty as a border plant, they are a little tricky to grow. Delphiniums require fertile soil that is well drained and thrive best with lots of sun. Plants need to be protected from slugs and powdery mildew. Cutting off the tips when the stems are one to two feet high will bring about bushier and shorter plants. When the main flowering season is over in July, the spikes may be cut back to induce another flowering in autumn.
   
   Clematis
   
6. 
   
   
   
   
   
   clematis 1 image by michael luckett from Fotolia.com 
   Clematis, a climbing plant, is relatively easy to grow.
   Most of the clematis plants available are climbers, which means they can be planted and left to wind themselves through objects like fences and lampposts. There are some clematis plants with weak stems that are suitable for borders and can be left to ramble over other bushes. Flower colors are white, pink, blue and purple. In autumn, the plant shows silky seed heads. Clematis plants need well-drained, non-acid soil, sun or partial shade, and the occasional pruning.
   
   Lavender
   
7. 
   
   
   
   
   
   lavender image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.com 
   An herb, lavender was a prominent feature of many old cottage gardens.
   Although an herb, many people prize lavender for its colorful flowers, as well as its scent. Also, it was traditionally found in many cottage gardens. The stem length and plant size make lavender useful both as an edging plant and back border plant. Lavenders need some sun. Sandy soils or clay amended for good drainage are good for lavender. As flowers die off in the summer, old stalks can be removed to encourage re-blooming.

Traditional Cottage Garden Flowers

1.  Cottage gardens had their origins several centuries ago in England. The earliest gardens were found at working-class cottages and emphasized vegetables and herbs, along with some fruit trees, beehives and, sometimes, livestock. Flowers were used to fill any space leftover. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, roses and profuse plantings are two of the key design elements of cottage gardens. Other traditional flowers include hollyhocks, pansies, delphinium and clematis.

Roses of All Types

2. 
   
   
   
   
   pink roses image by Nicky Jacobs from Fotolia.com 
   Roses are the quintessential flower in the cottage garden.
   Roses, all varieties, including border roses and climbers, are part of traditional cottage gardens. Rose arbors bring a romantic cast to the gardens and are often included in illustrations of cottage gardens. Roses have a reputation for being particularly difficult to grow. But don't be put off--just be sure to faithfully adhere to the rules and maintenance requirements, particularly pruning, for the roses you buy. Commercial repellents can fight pests such as Japanese beetles.
   
   Hollyhock
   
3. 
   
   
   
   
   
   hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com 
   Hollyhocks have been making a comeback in many yards and gardens.
   Alcaea or hollyhock is a tall plant, with flowers that range from flat disks to almost rose-like. Most soils are good for hollyhock, which thrives best in full sun and may need to be stalked, as it can grow several feet high. Because rust disease often weakens the plant after a couple of years, it's best to grow hollyhock as a biennial border plant.
   
   Pansies
   
4. 
   
   
   
   
   
   pansy image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com 
   Pansies are low-growing plants that come in a wide variety of colors.
   Pansies are from a large genus of low-growing plants, with flowers that span every color but green. With the right care and correct choice of flowers, it's possible to have some variety growing in almost every month of the year. Any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or light shade, meets requirements for these flowers.
   
   Delphinium
   
5. 
   
   
   
   
   
   blue delphinium 2 image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com 
   Delphiniums need careful tending.
   Delphiniums are tall, stately, spiky plants with white, pink, blue and purple flowers. Although pretty as a border plant, they are a little tricky to grow. Delphiniums require fertile soil that is well drained and thrive best with lots of sun. Plants need to be protected from slugs and powdery mildew. Cutting off the tips when the stems are one to two feet high will bring about bushier and shorter plants. When the main flowering season is over in July, the spikes may be cut back to induce another flowering in autumn.
   
   Clematis
   
6. 
   
   
   
   
   
   clematis 1 image by michael luckett from Fotolia.com 
   Clematis, a climbing plant, is relatively easy to grow.
   Most of the clematis plants available are climbers, which means they can be planted and left to wind themselves through objects like fences and lampposts. There are some clematis plants with weak stems that are suitable for borders and can be left to ramble over other bushes. Flower colors are white, pink, blue and purple. In autumn, the plant shows silky seed heads. Clematis plants need well-drained, non-acid soil, sun or partial shade, and the occasional pruning.
   
   Lavender
   
7. 
   
   
   
   
   
   lavender image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.com 
   An herb, lavender was a prominent feature of many old cottage gardens.
   Although an herb, many people prize lavender for its colorful flowers, as well as its scent. Also, it was traditionally found in many cottage gardens. The stem length and plant size make lavender useful both as an edging plant and back border plant. Lavenders need some sun. Sandy soils or clay amended for good drainage are good for lavender. As flowers die off in the summer, old stalks can be removed to encourage re-blooming.