Archive for January, 2010

Help Haitian Orphans while learning about Herbs

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
I have been following the recent news reports about how the earthquake has devastated Haiti.
I was always struck by the children, especially those who have lost their homes and parents. Children who are literally living in the street.
According to recent news reports, there are up to 1 million children who are left vulnerable […]

Lessons learned from a Health Show

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
You can learn a lot of lessons sometimes from attending a health show.
There are often many products to try; food and drink to sample, creams to put on the skin and scents to smell. Sometimes you need to be a little careful about how much you use, especially if you have a sensitivity.
Sometimes it […]

Come Visit the Victoria Health Show

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
I will be exhibiting at the Victoria Health Show this Sat and Sun, Jan 16 and 17 and invite those in the area of Victoria, B.C. to stop by for a visit at the Victoria Conference Centre on Douglas.
The Victoria Health Show (sponsored in part by our magazine, the Herbal Collective) features more than 100 […]

Reflections of a Retiring Herb Farmer

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

By Richard White
Over the years I have written numerous articles on growing herbs and their uses. I remember some time ago an article concerning perennial herbs and the different sub groups of perennials. There are hardy perennials that can survive most winters here on Vancouver Island.
Half hardy perennials that can take a frost of -5C […]