Herb Forum http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Herb Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:01:26 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:01:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Herb Forum http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_images/homeheader.jpg http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/ Miscellaneous : Calendula Contains High Amounts of Flavonoids http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32&PID=57#57 Author: cutewikki
Subject: Calendula Contains High Amounts of Flavonoids
Posted: Nov/18/2008 at 6:01am

Calendula is modest in its medicinal exploits, but is definitely worth getting to know because it is one of the most versatile of herbs. Calendula is a hardy annual with showy orange or yellow daisy-like flowers, easily grown from seeds scattered in the garden in spring. Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants which protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals and has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects. Calendula]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:01:35 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32&PID=57#57 Whats Hot?!?! : Farmers Market Hosts weekend Sept. 13th http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31&PID=56#56 Author: Brieux
Subject: Farmers Market Hosts weekend Sept. 13th
Posted: Sep/04/2008 at 3:13pm

  The Dallas Farmers Market will be hosting "celebrate local grown" weekend. Sept. 13th-08
in downtown Dallas. This promotion will educate the consumer on 'Why buy Local' produce?
The answers are easy; taste better, is in season, not shipped from far away, saves fuel, supports our local farmers. Several farmers are now organic with consumers having a 'peace of mind'  that their kids and themselves are not consuming pesticides.
 
  click on link provided to find out more: http://www.localharvest.org/event.jsp?id=20275
 
  
 
]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:13:10 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31&PID=56#56 Showcase : Trailing Rosemary 4" pots http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30&PID=55#55 Author: BLHGrower
Subject: Trailing Rosemary 4" pots
Posted: Sep/02/2008 at 11:25am

   Our early September showcase features our trailing rosemary in our 4" pots. This easy to grow herb is drought tolerant, loves full sun or part shade. Plant on a rockery or in  a hanging basket and enjoy the cascading growth. Freeze tolerant in north Texas, with pale blue flowers mid - December to January. An easy to gather herb, just pluck small sprigs and add fresh to roasted /or baked chicken, steamed carrots, squash casserole or choppped into creme cheese for a garden dip.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:25:53 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30&PID=55#55 Thyme : A 'must have' in the Garden/ Thyme http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29&PID=54#54 Author: BLHGrower
Subject: A 'must have' in the Garden/ Thyme
Posted: Aug/05/2008 at 10:22am

    Make time to plant some ‘Thyme’ in your garden! Aside from being great on pork chops , it is well suited for steamed vegetables, fish, rice, baked potatoes or grilled asparagus. Culinary varieties include English, Silver Lemon, Lime, Lemon & Creeping Mother. Dwarf varieties such as Pink Chintz, Doone Valley, Elfin & Woolly make lovely ornamental 'green' fillers between pavers & flagstones.Grown in the garden as a ‘freeze tolerant’ ornamental, also the edible blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds and/ or butterflies. Deer and rabbit tend to steer clear of thyme.
  WinkI have planted English & Lemon thyme in hanging baskets, which the foliage will cascade and trail down the baskets sides.]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:22:37 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29&PID=54#54 Showcase : Enjoy some Thyme this summer http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28&PID=53#53 Author: BLHGrower
Subject: Enjoy some Thyme this summer
Posted: Aug/05/2008 at 10:09am

 During these  dog days of summer, there are some herbs that love this HOT weather, thyme is one of them. We currently are growing Woolly, Lime, Silver Lemon, Pink Chintz, Doone Valley, Creeping Mother, English & Lemon thyme. We ship them in 12 pack trays to our fine grocers & garden centers. Purchase as individual 4" pots or by the flat. Try on salads, burgers, fresh grilled or steamed veggies and fish. The dwarf varieties like Elfin & Woolly are great used as edging plants for stone walkways and between pavers.]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:09:46 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28&PID=53#53 Miscellaneous : Your Feedback Appreciated.. http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27&PID=52#52 Author: BLHGrower
Subject: Your Feedback Appreciated..
Posted: Jun/30/2008 at 12:17pm

  In a effort to keep our Blue Label Herb website interesting, we try to showcase a featured herb periodically. We'd love to hear from you, our Forum members, any 'pros' & 'cons' about using the site, recipes, gardening tips, pictures, events, etc.  We are planning on creating an 'Events' tab & 'How To' section for herb festivals, art & crafts and herb workshops in the DFW area.
 Hopefully, our herb information will 'inspire' you to use our herbs all year round. Our retail & garden centers can order what your looking for , if not in stock. (our  seasonal varieties )
 
  We might mention, one topic we omitted from our ' info' section was herbal remedies. There are so may website's that already cater to those needs. We are not doctors and would not want to suggest you try something without consulting a physician first.
Be informed, do your research before you add herbs to your diet to 'cure' something or for pain relief. Ouch
 
   Please feel free to Post your reply, We want you to make Blue Label Herbs
 your number one choice.Big%20smile ( all replies will be answered /or taken into consideration )
 
 
]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:35 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27&PID=52#52 Culinary : Swiss Chard/ Bright Lights http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10&PID=51#51 Author: Brieux
Subject: Swiss Chard/ Bright Lights
Posted: Jun/30/2008 at 10:51am

 Just a follow up, my Swiss Chard hardly grew, I think th soil wasn't kept wet enough and I didn't feed it enough. Hot weather also played a factor. Finally pulled it up, wasn't enough even to make a small salad. Zinnias now reside in it's place for now.Confused]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:51:21 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10&PID=51#51 Lavender : Lavender Sugar cookies http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=50#50 Author: Brieux
Subject: Lavender Sugar cookies
Posted: Jun/23/2008 at 10:49am

  While most people think lavender is only for scented sachets, soaps , shampoos and aother aromatherapy uses, the bloosoms have culinary possibilties as well.  The French have used lavender blossoms to flavor cornish hen or chicken. Simply 'tuck' a teaspoon of lavender under the skin of your poultry, drizzle with olive oil and either baked or grill.
  Another simple recipe is Sugar cookies, follow the instructions as you would to make regular sugar cookies , but add 2-3 teaspoons of dried, chopped lavender blossoms into the batter.
  They'll bake up with a delicate, subtle floral scent , but taste surprisingly good!
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:49:17 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=50#50 Showcase : Herb Combo for June 23- July http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25&PID=49#49 Author: BLHGrower
Subject: Herb Combo for June 23- July
Posted: Jun/23/2008 at 10:39am

   Our showcase kicks off 4th of July weekend with a mini garden of 5 herbs. Each one contains basil, sage, rosemary, chives & either lavender or oregano or thyme as the 5th herb. So many grilled foods TASTE even Better with fresh herbs on them. Rosemary on grilled pork chops, chicken & potatoes. Chives on grilled corn. Make grilled veggie-ka-bobs and add chopped  basil, sage & oregano & chives. Regular meat & veggie ka-bobs flavor up nicely with basil & rosemary or sage.
  Our combo garden is even eco-friendly,  planted in a recycled , petroleum-free, natural paper fiber container.
   A great gift to take to your 4th of July picnics or any backyard cook-out with friends and family this summer. Look in our 'Where to Buy' tab on our Home Page of Blue Label Herbs.
 Any of our fine retailers may already have some instock . Our drivers can have them delivered to your nearest retailer in a day or two. Just call to check inventory if in stock.
 Herb garden combos by Blue Label Herbs, think green, locally grown, locally delivered, leaving low carbon footprint.
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:39:35 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25&PID=49#49 Gardening : Fresh Mint year-round http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=48#48 Author: Brieux
Subject: Fresh Mint year-round
Posted: Jun/10/2008 at 8:24am

  New twist on Mojitos... You know that mint that seems to take over the yard? Go to the "Recipe" tab on the BL website/ look up 'frozen mint lemonade' / Make yourself a blender full / Except,  add Vodka or Rum... This is 'Muy Delicioso'!!  Summer time treat that cools you off every afternoon!Wink   Your mint garden will seem to get more attention, guarantee!]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:24:48 +0000 http://www.bluelabelherbs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=48#48