I can't remember if I mentioned this, but a few weeks ago, 2nd Family gave us this clay pot with this Aloe vera in it. They said we had to have Aloe nearby in case we needed it. A very thoughtful thing to do.
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| Newly planted aloe vera |
It must be happy in its new home because here it is this weekend...
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| Aloe vera plant with babies |
It's getting bigger and babies are springing up all around it! Yay!
We haven't had need to use it yet, thankfully, but it's great to have one handy on the porch...and so that got us to wondering. What are any other healing herbs/plants to keep in a pot on the porch to pull and use as needed? I know there are herbs that make teas and such, but we were thinking more of something like the Aloe, something that's right there when you need it and you just break off a piece and use it when you need it.
Anything we must have?
We haven't had need to use it yet, thankfully, but it's great to have one handy on the porch...and so that got us to wondering. What are any other healing herbs/plants to keep in a pot on the porch to pull and use as needed? I know there are herbs that make teas and such, but we were thinking more of something like the Aloe, something that's right there when you need it and you just break off a piece and use it when you need it.
Anything we must have?
I know aloe is good for wounds and burns.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link that may contain many things you can use.
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php?gc=bchart
What a great link, thank you. I've bookmarked it for future reading. Aloe is a good one for sure. Happy to have it.
DeleteWow that is growing well. I didn't know you could just break off a piece and use it immediately. I need to get one of these!
ReplyDeleteYep, you just break it off and squeeze out the gell onto burns or rash or itches. You definitely need one! :-)
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ReplyDeleteAloe is great for burns, just break off a branch, squeeze out the gel directly on the burn (sun or stove type). It will immediately help cool and heal it. Another great thing for burns Manuka Honey, it's organic and stop the burning immediately. We keep a jar in out medical case for emergencies.
I haven't heard about Manuka honey, I will have to google it. I'm assuming being honey, it has indefinite shelf life? Great suggestion, thanks.
Deletealoe is a good moisturizer too. yours looks very happy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that, thanks, nothing wrong with that now that "50" has arrived. Guys need smooth skin too, ha.
DeleteI don't know much about plants, but I congratulate you on your aloe vera.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Well thank you for that, you are always so kind!
DeleteYou definitely have a green thumb! Look at all those baby aloes! You'll have enough for several pots at the Farm and in town. The one I have on my back porch has rescued me from more than a few kitchen burns and other skin irritations.
ReplyDeleteAs for other plants, I like to have different mint varieties in pots on my porch. I add them to iced tea or water - it's really refreshing - this would be great for you after-mowing. It's also good for an upset stomach.
On this part at least, ha. Oh, mint is a great idea. I've got some empty clay pots on the porch. Thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteMint and ginger. You can chew the mint leaves as they are and you can pull up ginger root and cut a small slice to chew for upset stomachs. (Ginger multiplies like crazy)
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for mint....and ginger I love anyway. I wonder if it grows in our heat? And soil? I will have to research that, thanks!!
DeleteI pot it in a large ceramic pot. Because it will not over winter in Alabama I don't waste space in the yard planting it. I just buy a hunk in the spring at the grocery store and plop it in the potl. A little water and sun and it pretty much takes care of itself. You get this tall thick grassy looking foliage while the root morphs and splits. I
DeleteWow, thanks for that info. I didn't know it was that easy. A pot on the porch is a good idea. Or maybe outside by the barns. I like the idea of something grassy looking...thanks!
DeleteHey,my aloe took a dive and died but it was pretty big when it did.We had too much rain and thats what did it.I should of brought it in.They don't like alot of water so be careful.Yours is looking pretty good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, I wondered how much to water. Right now it's just getting watered once a week so I guess that's a good plan, ha. Thanks!!!
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