Time to plant a few fun useful herbs.

Gather a few favorite pots, or splurge and buy some new ones. I like to plant at least three this time of year. Snow is melting and we have had some lovely warm weather here in Mn. Go to your favorite nursery or large retail store, to the garden section, and pick up some chives, basil, parsley, cilantro, sage, and or oregano seed packets. Fill pots with a good grade potting soil, enough to fill pots except for about one inch at the top. Sprinkle seed evenly around soil,  cover with one-quarter inch dirt, pat in place and sprinkle with water.
In no time your herbs will sprout and grow. Keep them inside for use and transplant them outside when weather is no longer under threat of freezing or just set them in a nice sunny spot right in the pots you have planted them in. 
You can have pots of herbs inside any time of year. Happy Planting !!!

After a few months off..I'M BACK

Since retiring from my full time position with Hollister Inc. I really feel that the time moves at least twice as fast. I know in my head that cannot happen but in my heart everything feels like it moves faster and the days fly by. I have accomplished getting my website updated and hope to market products beyond my friends and family soon. That audience however is so much fun and keeps me occupied as I am always meeting new and interesting people with an interest in natural herbal products. I have stated before and must state it again I feel like herbs are a little bit of heaven on earth and that there is an herb for nearly...no every ailment out there. I know some would debate that issue and that is alright am always up for a spirited conversation. Herbs in there natural, dried, or essential oil state have so many exciting uses.
Two helpful little hints this winter for those of you that endure, because we love it so much, the dry cold weather. Use and stick to Bath Oils for your winter baths which keep skin more moist and is not so drying. Remember to put moisturizer on when your skin is still damp..always do this to maintain soft skin.