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  • Herb Fun Page

    Herb Fun Page

    How many words can you make from the words: HERBAL REMEDIES Note: Add some fun twists and turns to your game with the info in this post. Herb Word Scramble Unscramble the words below. Herb Related Activities Grow Your Own Herb Garden Grow your own herb garden and learn how to use what you grow. […]

  • Chestnuts

    Chestnuts

    Information South Mountain Creamery: All About…Chestnuts – What is the difference between a sweet chestnut and a horse chestnut? Read this short article to find out! This site includes a variety of ways to cook chestnuts and offers some links for chestnut recipes. The Spruce Eats: How to Roast Chestnuts at Home – Gives tips […]

  • Mushrooms

    Mushrooms

    *This post is for educational purposes only. The information included is not suggesting that wild mushrooms should be picked and eaten without an experienced mushroom hunter’s help. Gmushrooms: Mushrooms – What is a mushroom? Mushroom Facts – This site offers information about mushrooms. It also sells mushroom kits. (I am not part of any affiliate […]

  • Human Skeleton

    Human Skeleton

    Info Visible Body: 10 Facts about the Skeleton: An Overview of the Skeletal System – Learn about the human skeleton. This site offers pictures, videos, and written information. LiveScience: Diagram of the Human Skeletal System (Infographic) – Site offers an infographic and a few brief facts. Also: The Human Skeletal System: Reference Article: Facts about […]

  • Cranberry Resource Page

    Cranberry Resource Page

    Growing Information & Health Benefits of Cranberries Wikipedia: Cranberry – Growing information, food uses, and medicinal benefits. The World’s Healthiest Foods: Cranberries – Find out the nutritional value of this food. MedicalNewsToday: Cranberries: Article – Health benefits, nutritional content, and risks. Dr. Axe: Cranberries: Article – Cranberries Benefits Are Incredible – Includes nutrition facts, benefits, history and […]

  • Strawberry Craze

    Observing Strawberries Extract DNA from a Strawberry Grow Your Own Strawberry Plant from Seeds A Berry Patriotic Shake Strawberry Breakfast Sundae Strawberry Goodness  

  • Strawberry Goodness

    Strawberry Hull Tea by Fran W. Since ancient times every part of the strawberry plant has been used to improve health in some way! The leaves of the wild strawberry plant have been used medicinally for centuries by many different cultures to help unpleasant issues such as diarrhea, liver disease, inflammation of the digestive tract […]

  • Hula Hoop

    Hula hoop structure by Fran W Ancient Egyptian children rolled hoops with a stick and twirled them around their hips!What can you do with a hula hoop?With a little creativity and imagination, there are many things you can do with a hoop!Here are a few you can try… Twist it on your hips, arms, legs, […]

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Did you know…. Wild cabbage dates back to 600 BC and was used as both a food and a medicine! Activities: Red cabbage chemistry and Homemade coleslaw Activity #1 Red Cabbage Chemistry Red cabbage juice can be used to find out if a chemical is an acid or a base. To make a red cabbage […]

  • Black Cats

    Black Cat photo from Wikipedia In some countries, black cats are considered bad luck, while in others they are a symbol of good luck! To learn more about the history of black cats, and how and why they have a good or bad reputation, read: Wikipedia: Black Cat During the Middle Ages, cats effected the start […]

  • Blueberries

    Blueberries

    July is National Blueberry Month! Celebrate by making a homemade blueberry topping You’ll need: 1c blueberries (fresh or frozen) 2-3 T raw sugar or honey 1/4c water 1 tsp butter salt to taste blender small pot What to do: Place blueberries, sugar, water, and salt in a blender and puree until smooth – about 1 minute. Pour mixture into a […]