Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – Herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You do not even need a garden. Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, cilantro, lemon balm, oregano and mint will grow well in containers. In fact, mints should only be grown in containers, unless you do not mind a garden takeover. Mint … [Read more...] about Tips for Growing Herbs, No Garden Necessary

– Manuscript – Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have raised an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? Scientists and researchers who study sharks said the answer to that question is yes, it is safe. Dangerous interactions between humans and sharks are uncommon, and serious injuries and deaths from … [Read more...] about Swimmers Worry about Shark Attacks, Experts Say They Are Rare

– Manuscript – An experimental skin treatment might help young children who have strong reactions to peanuts. The new skin patch is designed to train the body to deal with the food allergy. An allergy is a strong sometimes dangerous reaction that comes after eating, touching or breathing something that is harmless to most people. About two percent of U.S. children are … [Read more...] about Study: Skin Treatment Might Reduce Severe Reactions to Peanuts

– Manuscript – Healthy plants are the most important part of a growing garden. And one of the best ways to keep plants healthy is to make sure the soil’s chemical pH level is correct. Every plant grows best in a specific pH level. The right pH level lets the plant take in the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and grow. Because the preferred levels are different for every … [Read more...] about For Healthy Plants, Test Your Garden’s Soil

– Manuscript – The month of May is the best planting time in many areas in the northern half of the world. Many gardeners are visiting garden centers now to buy plants. Those who have grown plants from seeds indoors may be getting ready to plant them in the garden at about this time. However, seedlings cannot usually go straight from an indoor growing area to outdoor … [Read more...] about ‘Harden Off’ Plants Before Placing Them Outside