One of our interests here is horticulture, particularly growing herbs. This article is one we presented on http://www.herbalgardenmagic.com and which has been received with a lot of interest by many readers almost immediately upon its publication. We present it here for your enjoyment and perhaps discovery.

Beginnings:

According to Genesis, all the plants except the grass and trees were herbs. There are many references in the Bible and medieval documents that show how herbs were used daily in most households.  The Chinese like to boast that their knowledge of herbs and their healing qualities is the oldest in the world.  After the Greek and Roman civilizations passed, walled monastery gardens became the center of herb-growing activity.  The monks, forbidden to eat meat and committed to manual labor, studied how these herbs could help the poor and sick.  Today, we can still grow the descendants of the very herbs that were cultivated centuries ago…and smell the same wonderful aromas.

Start Small:

Cultivating your own herbs not only provides you with a ready supply of flavor enhancers for your daily menu, but also provides you with herbs you may use for medicinal purposes, unique potpourris, special teas, vinegars and oils. They also can be used as cosmetics for your skin and hair, and even to control garden pests such as slugs.  Gardeners everywhere are rediscovering the magic of herbs and herb gardens.  Herbs are so easy to grow.  If you are a beginner gardener, herbs are a must for you.  Not only is their care simple and straightforward, but the results will spur you on.  Once your garden is established, it takes so little effort to maintain, that you will have the confidence to cultivate other plants, vegetables and flowers.

Herb gardens can be grown in pots, window sills, patios, or acres of land.   Herbs can be grown in the sun, shade, wet or dry soil.  There is a plant for every need.  Amazingly, very few insects or diseases attack herbs; however, sometimes if the weather is very dry and hot, red spider mites can be found on low-growing plants. Also, aphids may attack dill, caraway, anise or fennel.

Get Started:

It is very tempting to over order when we page through catalogs that show off beautiful herbs.  Decide what you are interested in using herbs for.  Are you a cook, interested in using herbs for medicinal purposes, making vinegars, wreaths?  Know why you are growing your herb garden. This will allow you to make the correct selection of herbs.

Your herbs will bring you much greater pleasure and satisfaction if your garden is easy to tend (think weeding, watering, etc.). Start with the basics.  Almost all herbs can be started from seeds or plants bought and planted into your own garden. Although it is easier to buy the plant, it is much more rewarding to grow an herb from a seed.  Here you will experience the entire process from birth to death.  It is practical to start your seedlings indoors.  This will give you a jumpstart on the season.  Success is almost always guaranteed if you are aware of the following:

•    Pay attention to the germination requirements for each type of plant
•    The soil mix needs to be light and kept consistently moist
•    Seeds need to be placed in a tray or shallow pot.  The finer the seed, the shallower it should be sown.
•    You will need to transplant your herbs into the garden in the spring.

Herb gardens hold a special magic.  Imagine bringing nature into your home even in the cold dreary winter.  You can grow whatever herb you are interested in.  Part of the fun of an herb garden is experimenting with new-to-you herbs.  You are sure to meet some new favorites along the way.    This article has given you some basic information on how to get started and what you need to know and understand about herbs.  Your journey is about to start right here.

Cultivating your own herb garden will provide you with a pure, unadulterated result, fresh air, exercise and a very relaxing hobby.  The articles you will find here are designed to increase your knowledge and bring you to where you are an “expert” herb gardener and able to enjoy the fullness of this wonderful activity. And don’t forget our HERBAL GARDEN 10 DAY MINI-COURSE (completely free for the taking) which is immediately available to you to enjoy. You can subscribe to it right now and begin your journey today!

Get Started and Good Luck!

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One of our interests here is body art, particularly tattoos. This article is one we presented on http://www.tattoomundo.com and which has been received with a lot of interest by many readers almost immediately upon its publication. We present it here for your enjoyment and perhaps discovery.

Tattoos for Musicians

Whether it’s part of the rebellious image or a part of their larger penchant for artistic self-expression, musicians have long been associated with some of the most intricate and bold tattoos around. Music note tattoos, tattoos of instruments and artwork that commemorate particular successes or pieces of music have been perennial favorites among this subculture. Most musicians sport tattoos that rather reflect the genre with which they’re most associated. This means that a lot of black, skulls and other cutting-edge symbolism is usually found on the hard rockers and that the hip-hop crowd tends toward ornate lettering and other characteristic symbols of urban culture.

Most musicians opt to get tattooed in areas where the artwork will be easily visible when they’re on stage. For those who play instruments, this usually means the arms. As crowds are naturally drawn toward watching the body movements of a performer, this is generally a very logical place to locate one’s most significant artwork and a good way to show off those tattoos, and not only music note tattoos, of which one is the most proud. Of course, some performers are notable for wearing less clothing than others and this certainly allows for more displaying of one’s artwork.

As musicians are artistic individuals, they tend toward very ornate designs or adaptations of popular themes which they make all their own. Tribal tattooing, the long, elegant black lines which intertwine around one another, has been very popular with musicians, particularly with the heavy metal and rock crowd. Some musicians sport passages from their favorite songs or stanzas from poems with which they strongly identify. Oftentimes, a musician’s tattoos serve the same purpose as many people’s tattoos: They identify that individual as a member of a special part of society; and individual who possesses a particular skill and occupation which few can boast.

Music note tattoos have always been popular. One need not, however, restrict one’s tattoos in this vein to the common forms of notation most frequently seen today. There have been various systems of musical notation used throughout the ages and, oftentimes, these systems present an elegant alternative to the norm. The notation used in early western music, for instance, evokes the ancient cathedrals where monks practiced Gregorian chant and can be transformed into a work of art that communicates a great deal about the individual who bears it. The notation systems used by non-western cultures are oftentimes works of art in and of themselves and make an excellent addition to one’s body art.

Musicians will likely always be among the most tattooed individuals in society. Their occupation allows them almost complete freedom in this regard and while the tattoos musicians bear have evolved from simple India ink line tattoos to very detailed and colorful works of art, the association of the ancient practices of tattoo art and music will likely always be intertwined in some way. Whether it’s on the arms, on the chest or even on the head, musicians are oftentimes the vanguards of new tattoo styles.

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