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I've been thinking about indoor plants soooo much since I read Code Verde (which was still so good!) And now I want to know what sort of plants you think would suit each of the Tracy boys under the assumption that they're a great plant dad 😄💕 (if you are so inclined 💕💕)

Buckle up, let's go!

Assuming plant dad is a shared Tracy trait, I think Tracy villa would be quite the nursery! Now I will admit, houseplants are a hobby of mine, and I do love foliage and greenery. But I am in no ways an expert. So here are some possible headcanons for plantdad!Tracys. In truth, they probably have so much outside their windows…

I was indecisive on some of these, so I may have talked about both the plant I think they'd actually grow and the plant that matches their personalities symbolically.

Scott - Pothos is a common name for a plant that is not a pothos species at all, but rather an epipremnum. These are a vining plant and quite common, but there is a gorgeous species called cebu blue that I think is spot on for Scott. They do have a blue green color that's just chef's kiss Symbolically, I think these match the kind of person that is a constant dreamer because of the way they will continue to grow and endure, creating lush waterfalls of color. They can be relentless. I think they are perfect for someone who reaches for the sky, because in the wild, they will climb up trees.

Also, they can develop fenestrations as they grow. I am not sure if this is true, but I have heard the theory that plant leaves develop those splits or holes in order to make sure the leaves below it still gets the light it needs, and if that doesn't sound like Scott to you, I don't know what does.

I think the practical side of him would enjoy plants that also have a use - so, he's got the basil, and rosemary and sage in sweet little pots by the kitchen windowsills… (did we just enter the cottagecore of TSOF? We might have).

Virgil - Virgil to me is a creature of the big leaves, the Aroid Connoisseur. I stand by what I originally wrote in Verde, which is that he'd be the one with the massive monstera (for which the same fenestration story applies). But in addition to monsteras … I also think he'd be into those large anthuriums, the upright philodendrons. He'd be into leaf shape, and the patterns created by the veining, and the fun textures created by the structures and diverse stems.

But since Virgil is passionate about so many things - lifting but also the precision of art, and engineering but also the release of music, and so on … I see him also have orchids, with a variety of flowers. He sees the beauty in so many things, so I think he'd appreciate the delicate nature of orchids too.

John - I have all over my fics that John's the hoya guy. It's in Verde, but I also have a little mini one shot called Inflorescence here. The hoyas are the ones I can keep alive, so they are the ones I think would do best with John's time away. By nature of the humidity, they would love Tracy Island since many hoya species are from Australia, tropical areas of Asia, and the Pacific Islands. You'll see hoya at vining species either trailing or climbing, often epiphytic hanging off branches of trees. For those not familiar with hoyas, they are sometimes called wax plants and they flower in little clusters (as you might have seen in some of my pictures). They are hardy and durable.

I'll admit, now that I've seen it a lot too, I can't quite separate him from being the one who likes cacti and succulents too, which matches his brand of chaos. He's a busy guy, so any plants he has would need to be able to handle a bit of distraction while he works on his 10 other passions and learns his siblings' too for the hell of it.

Gordon - He's our little naturalist, so I think Gordon in reality would be more a follower of aquaponics, and the types of plants that would do well in his aquariums. Some of these may overlap with his brothers', but his plants would be the ones that would help with his water purification. I think he'd have peace lilies and sygoniums and dracaenas and a PROLIFIC money plant, and probably so many propagations of his brothers' plants. He probably has a spider plant that looks like chaos incarnate with a ton of offsets that really should be separated, but she's his shaggy girl and he loves her.

Alan - I see Alan liking structural plants, the tenacious kind, like himself. Tall ones that grow vertically and baby plants that stay small. Palms and snake plants and aloe and jade, and plants with cool names like the 'samurai sansevieria', but his favorite is the one that looks like Shrek's ears.

I see Kayo being into dark foliage; there's a gorgeous alocasia she probably heard about from Virgil, called "Black Velvet" that feels soooo up her alley. There's a part of me that wants Brains to be into begonia and the many cultivars of. If plants were one of his passions, it just feels like something that would keep him interested since there's always so much happening in that side of the hobby. You know - why not? He's done an entire thesis on the Fibonacci sequence on his begonia escargot. And Grandma feels like calathea - color and patterns that are all about movement. <3

Okay I've rambled enough.

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Speckled spur flower, a species of

Spurflowers

Also known as:

• Candlestick plant

• Blue spur flower

• Indian borage

•Wild sage

Botanical name: Plectranthus ciliatus

The speckled spur flower is a herbaceous plant native to Africa. It was introduced in Australia as an ornamental and is now known as a weed in the area. The leaves have glands with a pungent smell. The plant is considered a runner, meaning it can spread by growing the stems in the ground and forming new roots.

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Valorant Room Head Canons

Lol it's snowing rn and I have nothing better to do

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Brimstone => Probs has weights and work out things in one corner of his room, camo bedspread, nothing too over the top, the screen on the wall displays a beach

Viper => Dark green vibe, Chemistry set on her desk, Chemistry tools as well. Bedspread is black + dark green, Screen on the wall displays a forest

Omen => Light Blue [Mentioned in another post], Small house plants here and there, Probably got Raze to paint clouds, Idk if this dude even sleeps, the screen on the wall displays a blue sky with clouds

Killjoy => Tech everywhere, tools everywhere, condenser cables? Missing, Soldering Iron? Missing. Desk cluttered with tools and wires. Simple bedspread, has family photos hung up, the screen on wall displays a place in Germany [any jokes against Germany will be deleted]

Cypher => Bedspread brought from home, Photos of Nora here and there, nothing too much but just enough to remind him of his home Bind, Screen on wall displays his home on Bind

Sova => Dark blue sheets, Desk has a simple layout, Family photos hang on the walls, Screen displays snow falling

Sage => Modern Chinese vibe, Red lanterns here and there, Bed is simple, the desk is kind of cluttered, the screen displays a skylight of Beijing, China at night

Agent 08 => Room either is completely empty or already moved into, or there are boxes lying around

Pheonix => Coats EVERYWHERE, Bed is messy, Full PC setup on his desk, Screen on wall displays Big Ben

Jett => KPOP EVERYWHERE. K-pop band posters on the walls, Simple grey bedspread, the desk is organized, Screen on the wall shows a skylight of Seoul

Reyna => Purple/pink aesthetic, black bedspread, the desk has makeup things and other stuff, the screen on wall shows the default

Raze => Paint on the walls, step stool is tipped over, the desk is full of spray cans, the bed is messy, the screen shows a beach

Breach => tools to fix his arms are here and there did not bring much from his home, I feel he has a cozy room despite his character

Skye => Similar to Omens, Plants everywhere, the screen shows a forest or somewhere in Australia, Bed sheets have a sort of camo pattern

Yoru => Blue. Some sprays here and there, kind of modern Japanese vibe to the place, the screen displays Tokyo

Astra => A starry night theme, has a star lamp, the screen displays outer space

KAY/O => Power Core is powered in Killjoy's room, other than that plug him in like a Roomba

Chamber => French vibe, probs the France flag is in there somewhere, very tidy

Neon => Already seen in cinimatic

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Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis/Salvia rosmarinus

Folk Names: compass weed/plant, dew of the sea/sea dew, elf leaf, guardrobe, incensier, libantios (Greek), polar plant, mary’s cloak, herb of remembrance

Correspondences : protection, love, lust, mental powers, memory exorcism, healing, sleep, youth, burial, remembrance

Masculine, sun, fire, Aphrodite/Venus, the Virgin Mary

'Practical' Uses : Rosemary infused water can be used as a rinse for hair, stimulating hair growth, soothing the scalp from conditions such as dandruff, and to add shine and strength. Rosemary oil is thought to prevent baldness, reduce split ends, help with hair growth and dandruff. Rosemary baths and oil improve circulation and relieves muscle swelling and pain.

Magickal Uses : A powerful incense, burning Rosemary provides powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations, and such can clear a place of negative energies. To preserve youth Rosemary should be smelled often as well as added to baths, which are also associated with purification. Rosemary is also a sleep aid, when placed under the pillow it helps to ensure a good night’s sleep, and placed under the bed is thought to protect the sleeper from harm (as well as ensure fidelity). Combining these two practices should amplify the quality of sleep. Rosemary may be hung outside doors or on a porch to protect from thieves and intruders. Before doing healing work, use rosemary to cleanse the hands. Rosemary is also associated with love/lust and was worn and carried by medieval brides.

Rosemary has a strong relation to memory, and therefore is a great aid for schoolwork. Rosemary used as a bookmark, worn as a pin or a crown, carried, or smelled while studying, doing work or taking exams aids in recall and mental clarity.

Associated with fairies and elves.

Other Info : “Where Rosemary grows, the woman rules.” Rosemary is thought to be best grown by women, and in England it was once believed that rosemary only grew in the gardens of homes where the women were the head of the house. (Adding in my own anecdotal evidence: I am a male identifying person and have attempted to grow rosemary several times, from starts and seeds and have been unsuccessful. Of course this does not mean that people other than women cannot grow Rosemary, but that it may take more effort and care) Rosemary is a member of the sage family Lamiaceae and has a fibrous root system.

In Christian folklore it is said that the Virgin Mary gave Rosemary it’s blue flowers when she rested her cloak on a bush.

Rosemary has been referenced in several Shakespeare plays as linked to burial, funeral, and remembrance, most notably in Hamlet, Ophelia says, "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember." In both Europe and Australia this herb remains linked to funeral and remembrance especially related to war.

Sources:

"Rosemary" Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, by Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, p. 218-219 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mMNFhzfMu1x-USJm5ydaOCtI8313qOy1/view?usp=sharing

Wikipedia contributors. "Rosemary." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 3 Jan. 2022. Web. 6 Jan. 2022.

Witchipedian, The, and Morningbird. “Rosemary.” The Witchipedia, 19 Nov. 2020, witchipedia.com/book-of-shadows/herblore/rosemary/.

Gruben, Michelle. “Magickal Properties of Rosemary.” Grove and Grotto, www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/magickal-properties-of-rosemary.

“A Complete List of Herbs and Their Magickal Uses.” The Thrifty Witch School, coven.thethriftywitch.com/pages/magickal-uses-of-herbs.

Witchy Gypsy Momma. “Magickal and Medicinal Herbs: Rosemary 101.” Witchy Gypsy Momma, 26 Jan. 2021, witchygypsymomma.com/2021/01/07/digging-deeper-into-rosemary/.

Disclaimer: This post is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers.

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Ajwain, carom seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) (Pakistan, South Asia, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt, Eritrea & Ethiopia) Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), for red color Alligator pepper, mbongo spice (mbongochobi), hepper pepper (Aframomum danielli, A. citratum, A. exscapum) (West Africa) Allspice (Pimenta dioica) Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) (Australia) Annatto (Bixa orellana) Artemisia (Artemisia spp.) Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) Avens (Geum urbanum) Avocado leaf (Persea americana)

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris and other Berberis spp.) Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Holy (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Basil, lemon (Ocimum × citriodorum) Basil, Thai (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Bay leaf, Indian; tejpat, malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) Bay leaf, Indonesian; Indonesian laurel, Salam leaf, daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum) Bay leaf, Mexican; laurél (Litsea glaucescens) Bay leaf, West Indian (Pimenta racemosa) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Borage (Borago officinalis) Blue fenugreek, blue melilot (Trigonella caerulea)

California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) Caper (Capparis spinosa) Caraway (Carum carvi) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Cardamom, black; badi ilaichi (Amomum subulatum, Amomum costatum) (India, Pakistan) Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum) Cao guo, Chinese black cardamom (Lanxangia tsaoko) (China) Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) Celery leaf (Apium graveolens) Celery seed (Apium graveolens) Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.) Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cicely, sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Cilantro, coriander greens, coriander herb, Chinese parsley (Coriandrum sativum) Cinnamon, Indonesian (Cinnamomum burmannii, Cassia vera) Cinnamon, Saigon or Vietnamese (Cinnamomum loureiroi) Cinnamon, true or Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum, C. zeylanicum) Cinnamon, white (Canella winterana) Cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) (Australia) Clary, Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander, Vietnamese (Persicaria odorata) Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) Culantro, culangot, long coriander, recao (Eryngium foetidum) Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) Cyperus articulatus

Dill herb or weed (Anethum graveolens)

Dill seed (Anethum graveolens)

Elderflower (Sambucus spp.)

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Filé powder, gumbo filé (Sassafras albidum) Fingerroot, temu kuntji, krachai, k'cheay (Boesenbergia rotunda) (Java, Thailand, Cambodia) Fish mint, leaf; giấp cá (Houttuynia cordata) (Vietnam) Fish mint, rhizome; zhé ěrgēn (Houttuynia cordata) (Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi provinces of China)

Galangal, greater (Alpinia galanga) Galangal, lesser (Alpinia officinarum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Ginger, torch; bunga siantan (Etlingera elatior) (Indonesia) Golpar, Persian hogweed (Heracleum persicum) (Iran) Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) Grains of Selim, Kani pepper (Xylopia aethiopica)

Hoja santa, hierba santa, acuyo (Piper auritum) (Mexico) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Huacatay, Mexican marigold, mint marigold (Tagetes minuta) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Jasmine flowers (Jasminum spp.) Jakhya (Cleome viscosa) Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum cultivar) Jimbu (Allium hypsistum) (Nepal) Juniper berry (Juniperus communis)

Kaffir lime leaves, Makrud lime leaves (Citrus hystrix) (Southeast Asia) Kala zeera (or kala jira), black cumin (Bunium persicum) (South Asia) Keluak, kluwak, kepayang (Pangium edule) Kencur, galangal, kentjur (Kaempferia galanga) (Java, Bali) Kinh gioi, Vietnamese balm (Elsholtzia ciliata) Kokam seed (Garcinia indica) (Indian confectionery) Korarima, Ethiopian cardamom, false cardamom (Aframomum corrorima) (Eritrea) Koseret leaves (Lippia abyssinica) (Ethiopia) Kudum Puli (Garcinia gummi-gutta) Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana) (Australia) Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) (Australia) Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other Cymbopogon spp.) Leptotes bicolor (Paraguay and southern Brazil) Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta), nipitella, nepitella (Italy) Licorice, liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Lime flower, linden flower (Tilia spp.) Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Locust beans (Ceratonia siliqua)

Mace (Myristica fragrans) Mahleb, mahalepi, St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb) Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) Mint (Mentha spp.), 25 species, hundreds of varieties Mountain horopito (Pseudowintera colorata), 'pepper-plant' (New Zealand) Musk mallow, abelmosk (Abelmoschus moschatus) Mustard, black, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica nigra) Mustard, brown, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica juncea) Mustard, white, mustard plant, mustard seed (Sinapis alba) Mustard, yellow (Brassica hirta = Sinapis alba)

New Mexico chile (Capsicum annuum 'New Mexico Group', also known as Hatch or Anaheim) which includes Big Jim, Chimayó, and Sandia, and other pepper cultivars. Nigella, black caraway, black cumin, black onion seed, kalonji (Nigella sativa) Njangsa, djansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii) (West Africa) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Olida (Eucalyptus olida) (Australia) Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species) Oregano, Cuban (Coleus amboinicus) Oregano, Mexican (Lippia graveolens) Orris root (Iris germanica, I. florentina, I. pallida)

Pandan flower, kewra (Pandanus odoratissimus) Pandan leaf, screwpine (Pandanus amaryllifolius) Pápalo (Porophyllum ruderale) (Mexico and South America) Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Paracress (Acmella oleracea) (Brazil) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Pepper, black, white, and green (Piper nigrum) Pepper, Brazilian, or pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) Pepper, Dorrigo (Tasmannia stipitata) (Australia) Pepper, long (Piper longum) Pepper, mountain, Cornish pepper leaf (Tasmannia lanceolata) Peppermint (Mentha piperata) Peppermint gum leaf (Eucalyptus dives) Perilla (Mentha pulegium)Deulkkae (Perilla frutescens seeds) Kkaennip (Perilla frutescens leaves) Shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa leaves) Peruvian pepper (Schinus molle) Pipicha, straight-leaf pápalo (Porophyllum linaria) (Mexico) Poppy seed (Papaver somniferum) Purslane

Quassia (Quassia amara), bitter spice in aperitifs and some beers and fortified wines

Red rice powder (Monascus purpureus) (China) Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) (Vietnam) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), only for yellow color Saffron (Crocus sativus)use of saffron Sage (Salvia officinalis) Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Salep (Orchis mascula) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Sesame Seed, Black Sesame Seed Savory, summer (Satureja hortensis) Savory, winter (Satureja montana) Shiso (Perilla frutescens) Silphium, silphion, laser, laserpicium, sorado (Ancient Roman cuisine, Ancient Greek cuisine) Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel, sheep (Rumex acetosella) Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Spikenard (Nardostachys grandiflora or N. jatamansi) Star anise (Illicium verum) Sumac (Rhus coriaria) Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) Szechuan pepper, Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tasmanian pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Thyme, lemon (Thymus citriodorus) Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Voatsiperifery (Piper borbonense) [Madagascar]

Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) Water-pepper, smartweed (Polygonum hydropiper) Wattleseed (from about 120 spp. of Australian Acacia) Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wood avens, herb bennet (Geum urbanum) Woodruff (Galium odoratum) Wormwood, absinthe (Artemisia absinthium)

Yerba buena, any of four different species, many unrelated

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Za'atar (herbs from the genera Origanum, Calamintha, Thymus, and Satureja)

Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)

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[the-ethereal-serpent]

Rosemary

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Introduction

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is a bush with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes over 7,000 species.

The name "rosemary" derives from the Latin words "ros", meaning "dew" and "marinus," meaning "sea" - "dew of the sea". Rosemary has been in culinary use since at least 500 B.C.

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History & Mythology

In Greek mythology, it's said to have been draped around the Greek goddess Aphrodite when she rose from the sea. Another legend says that the Virgin Mary spread her blue cloak over a white-blossomed rosemary bush while she was resting, and the flowers turned blue. The shrub then became known as the "Rose of Mary".

The herb then made its way east to China and was naturalized there as early as 220 AD, during the late Han Dynasty.

Rosemary came to England at an unknown date; the Romans probably brought it when they invaded in the first century, but there are no viable records about rosemary arriving in Britain until the 8th century. This was credited to Charlemagne, who promoted herbs in general, and ordered rosemary to be grown in monastic gardens and farms.

The plant or its oil have been used in folk medicine in the belief it may have medicinal effects. Rosemary was considered sacred to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. In Don Quixote, the fictional hero uses rosemary in his recipe for balm of fierabras.

The plant has been used as a symbol for remembrance during war commemorations and funerals in Europe and Australia. Mourners would throw it into graves as a symbol of remembrance for the dead. In Australia, sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC Day and sometimes Remembrance Day to signify remembrance; the herb grows wild on the Gallipoli Peninsula, where many Australians died during World War I.

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Health Benefits

Antioxidants & Anti-inflammatory

Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation.

Laboratory studies have shown rosemary to be rich in antioxidants, which play an important role in neutralizing harmful particles called free radicals.

Improving Digestion

In Europe, rosemary is often used to help treat indigestion. In fact, Germany’s Commission E has approved rosemary for the treatment of indigestion. However, it should be noted that there is currently no meaningful scientific evidence to support this claim.

Enhancing Memory & Concentration

According to research outlined in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, the aroma from rosemary can improve a person’s concentration, performance, speed, and accuracy and, to a lesser extent, their mood.

Neurological Protection

Scientists have found that rosemary may also be good for your brain. Rosemary contains an ingredient called carnosic acid, which can fight off damage by free radicals in the brain.

Some studies in rats have identified that rosemary might be useful for people who have experienced a stroke. Rosemary appears to be protective against brain damage and might improve recovery.

Prevent Brain Aging

Some studies have suggested that rosemary may significantly help prevent brain aging. The therapeutic ability of rosemary for prevention of Alzheimer’s shows promise, but more studies are needed.

Cancer

Research published in Oncology Reports found that “crude ethanolic rosemary extract (RO)” slowed the spread of human leukemia and breast carcinoma cells.”

Another study, published in Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, concluded that rosemary might be useful as an anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agent.

Protection Against Macular Degeneration

A study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, led by Dr. Stuart A. Lipton, Ph.D. and colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, revealed that a carnosic acid, which is a major component of rosemary, can significantly promote eye health.

This could have clinical applications for diseases affecting the outer retina, such as age-related macular degeneration – the most common eye disease in the United States.

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Magickal Uses

Rosemary is one of the most important Old World magickal herbs. There is an enormous amount of Rosemary folklore. It has been used for cleansing and purifying incenses since ancient times.

Especially in Old World witchcraft, Rosemary is burned to purify a room or ritual space before magickal workings.

Burn Rosemary and Juniper together to drive the staleness from a home after a long and lingering illness.

Rosemary is useful for all spells to accelerate learning in school or work. Sniff a sprig of Rosemary while studying to improve your performance on an exam.

A married woman may keep a sachet of Rosemary near the entrance of her home (or under her bed) to ensure a faithful and obedient partner.

Cleanse and consecrate athames, wands, and crystals with Rosemary oil. (Frankincense oil is traditional for this purpose, but Rosemary may be a better choice for the Green witch.)

Rosemary sprigs are pliable when fresh—weave them into garlands and wreathes for home blessings and handfastings.

A Rosemary ritual bath or “tub tea” is said to remove worries and invigorate the spirit. You can also drink Rosemary tea for this purpose, but the taste is quite bitter.

A Rosemary bush in the garden is supposed to attract elves and repel thieves.

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Correspondences

Rosemary grows in full sun and has a bright, assertive smell that overpowers everything else in a fragrance blend or recipe. The appropriate planetary correspondence is the Sun. (Citing Rosemary’s early Goddess lore, some writers go with Venus.)

Once the Solar correspondence is established, the attributions of Leo and Fire seem to be applied by extension. Rosemary does have the boldness of Leo, flame-shaped bushes, and the Fire-like attribute of spiny leaves. But it is altogether less noxious than pure Fire herbs.

And its traditional uses lean more toward cleansing/healing/clarity than to courage/protection/aggression. I prefer to assign the whole plant to Fire, and the brisk, stimulating fragrance to Air.

Spells

Love, protection, healing, psychic detox, banishing, sleep, memory, cleansing, lust, concentration, nightmare protection, purification, fertility

Deities

Aphrodite, Hebe, Persephone, Venus

Element

Fire

Planets

Sun / Moon

Zodiac

Leos

Chakras

Solar plexus, heart, crown

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Precautions

Taking large amounts of rosemary can cause vomiting, uterine bleeding, kidney irritation, increased sun sensitivity, skin redness, and allergic reactions. When applied to the skin: Rosemary oil is possibly sage for most people when applied to the skin for medicinal purposes.

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How to grow lavender growth patterns and care, harvesting

Lavender is a completely unique ornamental and medicinal plant that won endless love two thousand years ago for its delightful spicy aroma. Its traditional purple or violet fluffy beauty and outstanding culinary qualities. This article gives you an explanation of how to plant lavender, care and harvest. Currently, lavender is widely used for borders and ridges, where it is advantageous to place it in pots and essential as a background plant. In addition, experienced gardeners will confirm that the smell of lavender is offensive to Colorado potato beetles and moths. For this reason, it is important to place the plant not only in the flower bed but also in the garden. In recent years, many flower growers have added lavender to their summer cottages and private residential areas. It's no surprise the delicate lavender flowers and fragrance in the garden are stunning. You can find more information on growing crops from seedlings below, as well as a photo guide for layering lavender and seeds The lavender plant (Lavandula) belongs to the lambda family and there are about 30 species. Lavender flowers grow naturally in the Canary Islands, East, and North Africa, Australia, Arabia, India, and Southern Europe. Culturally, only two types of lavender are grown in the world - broad-leaved lavender (France) and narrow-leaved lavender or medicinal (England). The name of the plant comes from the Latin word lava, meaning "to wash" and denotes the use of lavender in the ancient world - the Romans and Greeks used the plant for washing. Today, lavender flowers are not only grown in private gardens but also commercially as a valuable essential oil crop.

DESCRIPTION OF LAVENDER Lavender is a perennial evergreen shrub with woody fibrous roots up to 2 m deep and numerous woody buds in the lower part, 60 cm (23.6inch) tall, opposite sessile linear silver-green leaves with soft pubescence and fragrant blue or lavender flowers in whorls of 6-10 interrupted spikes. Inflorescences form at the top of leafless stems. Lavender blooms in the second half of the summer. Lavender is a great honey plant. When stored correctly, lavender seeds can germinate for many years. Lavender is a close relative of crops such as hyssop, basil, mint, lemon balm, motherwort, oregano, sage, and rosemary. We will tell you how to grow lavender from seed, what are the conditions for growing lavender in open fields, growing lavender in open fields and caring for it, how to spread lavender, and how lavender winters.

PROPAGATION OF LAVENDER Both narrow-leaved and other lavender species are almost identical in propagation. Regardless of their hardiness, lavender species have very similar characteristics and differ only in details, which include the size of their leaves and flowers. All lavenders are easy to propagate vegetatively, as the plants send out many shoots, and both divisions and cuttings can take root. However, this method can only be used for varieties or species of lavender that are available now or on the market (more specific species and rare species are usually not available). And the number of offspring will always be more or less limited. If you want to grow a new lavender plant and have a lot of seedlings, thus saving a lot of time and money, then the less popular and less reputable method of lavender seed propagation can be used. In fact, lavender seed propagation is not so tricky because the only difficulty - stratification - is relatively easy to overcome.

HARVEST YOUR OWN LAVENDER SEEDS AND SELECT THEM FOR SOWING.

When choosing lavender seeds, pay special attention to price and manufacturer. Buy lavender only from reputable companies and suppliers you trust with a wide variety of ornamental plants that are representative of not only annuals but other perennials as well. Remember that lavender seeds cannot be too easily obtained: cheap seeds can unpleasantly "replace" one variety with another. Make sure that information about the producer, the characteristics of the plant, and the characteristics of the seeds sown are presented in full. You can also collect your own seeds by buying or collecting fully bloomed inflorescences, making lavender bouquets, drying them, and saving the small, fragrant seeds. Lavender seeds have an amazing germination rate. It is not necessary to use fresh ones; they can still germinate after five years if the correct technique is used. And it is best to keep the seeds in an airtight container.

PRE-TREATMENT OF LAVENDER SEEDS Lavender seeds need to be stratified and cold-layered. Without this treatment, they will not germinate and must be exposed to cold temperatures for an extended period of time. Depending on the method and timing of this treatment, there are two possible ways to grow lavender from seed 1. manual stratification, where the seeds are soaked in cold water before sowing. 2. Natural stratification, where the seeds are sown under winter after a cooling period already in the soil. The minimum stratification time for lavender seeds is 1.5 months (or at least 30 to 40 days). Storage beyond this time will only positively affect the number and germination of seedlings. Manual stratification is best done by mixing lavender seeds with sand or substrate rather than in bags. Place the seed mixture in a container and wrap or cover it with plastic wrap (you can also place the seed mixture in a sealed plastic bag). Send the seeds to cool at a temperature of about 5 degrees Celsius for 6-8 weeks. Lavender seeds do not need to be frozen: they can simply be stored in the refrigerator. In addition to normal stratification, you can try other methods of treatment. Scalded lavender seeds are sown in the ground. Treatment with growth stimulants or plant hormones (e.g. gibberellin at a concentration of 100 to 200 ml per 1 liter of water). However, these methods may not yield any results at all.

WHEN TO PLANT Lavender can be sown into the ground in October or late May. If lavender is to be planted in the ground, it should be purchased in early winter or fall, as the seeds will germinate at 5°C (41°F) for 2 months before planting. The seeds are usually mixed with wet sand and layered in a vegetable box in the refrigerator. lavender seeds are sown in February or March for seedlings.

PLANTING LAVENDER 1. Sowing lavender in the ground Sowing lavender in the ground in winter is an easy task, not much different from any perennial or shrub that likes to stratify. seeds should be sown at the end of October and the seeds should not be buried too deeply. There is no fear of lavender germination in early spring: lavender will not produce its first seedlings until May or even before summer when temperatures rise significantly overnight. In spring, sow the seeds in the soil in May when there is no longer a risk of frost. The seeds are then manually stratified.

2. Soil and container for sowing lavender seeds A loose substrate with a high nutrient content is generally used for lavender. Prepared potting soil (universal potting soil for indoor plants or special potting soil for seedlings and summer plants) is preferable. It is advisable to bake or soak the substrate with mangoes before planting. When choosing containers to sow lavender seedlings, shallow, large, and wide containers, crates and pots are preferred. Lavender has not sown inboxes. The maximum depth of the container is 7cm (2.75inch).

3. Sowing lavender seeds Lavender should be planted in late winter, sown in late February or early March. Lavender is sown less in large boxes, and seeds should be sown one by one because although the plant is not afraid of transplanting, it has a strong root system and produces long roots that can be easily destroyed if sown too densely. Otherwise, the rules of planting are simple. 1. The container is filled with soil and carefully, without tamping it down, flatten it. 2. Use a sprayer to moisten the soil on top. 3. Plant the lavender seeds one by one at a distance of 1.5-2cm (0.59-0.78inch). 4. Cover the top layer with 2-3mm of soil (preferably sieved) and do not deepen it. 5. Immediately after sowing, cover the container with glass or film.

4. Conditions for seed germination Lavender must provide two main factors. 4a. sunlight 4b. Room temperature limited to between 15-21°C (59-69.8°F). Soil moisture should be kept light and steady throughout the lavender germination period, with careful soil spraying in the morning and ventilation in the "greenhouse". Over-watering is very dangerous, but without consistent moisture, good germination is difficult to achieve. It usually takes a long time for lavender to germinate. The first sprouts may appear within 2 weeks and usually take about a month to appear.

5. Planting of lavender Remove the glass or film from the container as soon as possible after the lavender sprouts, but keep the soil lightly moistened. Sprouts should be planted in the brightest spot (preferably on a sunny southern windowsill). If sunlight is insufficient, supplement lavender by increasing sunlight hours to 8-10 hours.

6. Sprouting and care of lavender seedlings Lavender should only be harvested when it has a pair of true leaves and has developed its third to fourth full leaf. Generally, even young lavender shoots will sprout roots first. At this stage, its roots are already strong and there is no more space in shallow pots. Lavender should be transplanted gently, but quite tolerant. It should be placed in individual pots or containers of 5-6cm (1.96-2.36inch) diameter, but large boxes can also be used, with a similar distance between plants. Lavender seedlings can be grown using a peat-sand mixture or a light indoor plant substrate of perlite and sand. A long-lasting fertilizer can be added to the substrate. Replace lavender into new containers, taking care not to damage the root ball, and carefully work the soil around the seedlings to improve rooting rates.

7. Acclimatization period of lavender seedlings Lavender seedlings require at least a 1-week acclimation period to adapt to their new environment. Gradually take the plants outside, starting with 1 hour per day and increasing the time spent outside each day.

8. Planting of lavender seedlings After sowing, lavender does not begin to flower until the second year after sowing. The plant does not develop quickly the first year: only roots and then buds. However, once it takes root, it grows very fast the next year and its beautiful and fragrant flowers will be appreciated. To grow lavender seedlings, choose a sunny place with light soil and add organic fertilizer. Stony, sandy loam soils are better for this perennial plant. The optimum pH for this plant is 6.5 to 7.5. It is best to prepare a special soil mixture for planting by mixing soil taken from the planting hole with sand, mulch, and mineral fertilizer, or by replacing the soil entirely with a mixture of leafy soil, sand, and mulch in a ratio of 3:1:2. Planting distance of 30-40 cm (11.8-15.7inch) is appropriate. Planting should be done in a single adequately sized planting hole about 30cm (11.8inch) deep and 30cm (11.8inch) in diameter. Lavender will not only respond well to adequate moisture, but will also mulch immediately after planting (preferably keeping the mulch layer intact, but never below the base of the plant). During the first year of seedling or sowing into the ground, lavender should be watered regularly despite its drought tolerance. Watering should only be done in times of drought. However, regular weeding and weed control should be done in the first year. In the first year of flowering, there is no need to allow the lavender to bloom, much less produce seeds. In the second year of flowering, as soon as a third of the flowers are open and about a third remain on the plant, they should be cut back. This trick will not be necessary for subsequent years. During the first winter that seed lavender is in the ground, it should be covered with dry leaves or with other protective equipment.

9. Winter sowing In areas with warm winters, it is best to sow lavender seeds directly into the ground. This is done in October. After preparing the soil for the site, peat is introduced under the excavation, and if the soil is too wet, fine gravel or sand is added to increase moisture and air permeability. The sowing depth is 3-4cm (1.18-1.57inch) and the soil surface is slightly compacted after sowing. If the fall is dry, water the crop, but not too much, and with the first snowfall, throw small snowflakes on the plot.

CARE OF LAVENDER 1. Cultivation conditions The first inflorescence on lavender seedlings should be removed as soon as it appears so that the young plants grow robustly and have a well-developed root system, and do not waste their energy on flowering. The first year lavender grows very slowly in the garden, so weed control is needed to avoid choking the seedlings. How do I grow lavender? How do I need to care for lavender in the garden? You need to water regularly and heavily, and in extreme heat, watering should become frequent. After watering or rain, you need to loosen and weed between the shrubs, but if you want to save time and effort, you can cover the soil between the shrubs with peat after planting. Old trees should be pruned in spring and autumn, which will promote the formation of new shoots on old wood. In addition to the above procedures, you will have to prune and fertilize the lavender, preferably with potassium fertilizer, as manure and nitrogen fertilizers only promote green growth but hinder the flowering growth of the lavender. When the shrub reaches 10 years of age, it is advisable to prune it by cutting back all branches by 5cm (1.96inch). The same can be done if the young shrubs are not in full bloom.

2. Propagation Propagation: In addition to propagation by seed, lavender can also be propagated by division, cuttings, and cuttings. If you already have a lavender shrub, or if you can get hold of a woody annual, cuttings are very useful. Cut cuttings 8-10cm (3.14-3.93inch) long from the scion, plant in moist, light soil, cut about 2-3cm (0.78-1.18inch) below the bottom, and cover with a glass jar. The jar can be removed once the cuttings have rooted. To divide the lavender bush, you need to prepare it well. After flowering in autumn, prune the large bush to 10cm (3.93inch) high, then dig it down and fill all the space between the shoots with soil. Repeat the soaking in the spring. In the summer, the shrubs will send out abundant shoots. In the fall, the shrub can be dug up and divided into sections with well-developed root systems and shoots for transplanting. To propagate by transplanting in spring, bend a few shoots, place them in a 3-4cm (1.18-1.57inch) deep groove, fix them in this position and cover them with soil and water. Keep the soil above the shoots moist throughout the summer, and the following spring separate the rooted shoots from the bush, divide them into several parts and transplant them to a permanent location.

3. Pests and Diseases Outdoor lavender is extremely resistant to pests and diseases, but it is not immune to problems. Sometimes, lavender is affected by cicadas, or weeping nose insects, and iridescent beetles, and among diseases, lavender can be affected by gray rot. Cicadas and iridescent beetles should be picked up by hand, and then be sure to replace the mulch in the area. Gray rot usually occurs during wet, rainy summers or if the soil has been overwatered frequently for a long period of time, a condition that cannot be treated, but you can remove and burn the diseased parts of your lavender so that the infection is not transmitted to all of your plants. Of course, you will also need to reconsider your lavender watering regimen.

4. Caring for lavender after it blooms Overwintering If winter temperatures in your area drop below 25°C (77°F), you should protect your lavender under heavy frosts, but do not use fallen leaves as insulation, as they will prevent lavender from rotting in winter. It is best to mulch with lavender after fall pruning.

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Imbolc

Today is Imbolc in Australia, Imbolc is the cross quarter that transitions the cold seasons to warm as it sits in between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. As nature rewakens from the winter slumber we celebrate rebirth, and beginnings. As part of Imbolc its common to do a deep cleanse and I feel it is a large part of this Sabbat.

I cleanse myself, my home, my work desk, my tools, everything. Obviously this takes more than one day especially because I like to physically and spiritually cleanse. I recommend mixing physical and spiritual cleansing together to save time. I use a playlist full of cleansing noises (rain, waves, singing bowl, etc), and add appropriate corresponces to my cleaning products.

For example I have a bad reaction to certain cleaning products so I use white vinegar for cleaning my bathrooms, I add essential oils of correspondences and draw a sigil on the bottle to help the vinegar clean spiritually too. I also use magick floor wash and soap for moping and carpet sweeps for deodorising carpet.

For myself on the day I apply face and hair, then rinse and exfoliate in a shower. For spiritual cleansing I either hang cleansing correspondence (lemon herbs, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, salt) under the shower head, or I use those correspondence in a bath.

Remember when cleansing to follow up with protection magick and fill with intention, as the universe abhors a vaccum.

Outside, I weed my garden of anything that is disturbing the garden's balance to make way for beneficial plants. If I can I like to volunteer for some cleaning groups but sometimes I just go for a walk and pick up litter. Picking up litter can be dangerous as you may cut yourself and get an infection, possibly à STI in some circumstances. Please wear gloves and hard enclosed shoes, and do not put yourself in danger or trespass to collect litter.

Spiritual Cleansing magick for lazy or low spoons witches (these methods aren't ideal for a deep cleanse but can still help with cleansing):

Purification and Home Blessing Shaker Jar

Have a generous amount of cleansing plants (rosemary, garden sage, dwarf citrus tree, lemon thyme, lemon balm) growing in the area you want to cleanse and regularly shake them gently to activate them.

Leaving out a bowl of cleansing correspondences (Florida water, salt, rice)

Play cleansing sounds or music

So besides cleaning what else do I do to celebrate?

Before Imbolc I start growing sprouts and microgreens, the new growth I often associate with imbolc

I wake up early to watch the sunrise

I eat breakfast. I have a very different selection of food to the Imbolc recipes you typically find. Yes, eating seasonally is always a great idea, especially with Sabbats, but I try to include eggs, sprout and microgreens for rebirth and beginnings. I also include salt, vinegar lemonherbs, garden sage, and other ingredients I associate with cleansing. Sometimes I also like try raw food in honour of the newness of Imbolc, raw ingredients must be fresh for this to work and if you are not confident of its safety do not try it.

Weave a Brigid cross out of paper and write on it things I'd like to try before next Imbolc

I'd like to make my own besom, but I'll see how I go with that

Decorate with white, blue and green. I use these colours to represent growth in the cold, to show the transition. However Imbolc is also a fire festival so many people use fire colours, symbols and correspondences for Imbolc too.

Considering I've noticed people relaxing with their hygiene now that lockdown has been lifted I think it's a good time for Imbolc to remind us of the importance of cleansing. Take Imbolc and this pandemic as an opportunity to learn more about good hygiene practices both spiritual and physical.

Stay safe and remember hygiene is not just a greeting!

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Scents of sage, lavender and cornflowers rise from the meadows of Albania, which has seen soaring ov

Scents of sage, lavender and cornflowers rise from the meadows of Albania, which has seen soaring overseas demand for medicinal herbs since the coronavirus pandemic.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ In Sheqeras, at the foot of the Mali i Thate mountain in Albania’s south, it is the season for cornflowers, a plant traditionally valued for its ability to boost the metabolism and resistance to infections.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ Early in the morning, before the heat of the day, dozens of women wearing broad-rimmed hats, hand-pick the magnificent signature-blue flowers that attract clouds of butterflies and bees. The cornflowers are then dried in darkened rooms to preserve their colour before being shipped abroad.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ For the past few years, Albania has been one of Europe’s top producers of medicinal herbs, mostly wild plants harvested in the foothills. About 95 percent of them are exported to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany or Italy.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ Demand has been soaring since the coronavirus pandemic increased interest in herbs believed to strengthen the immune system and amid growing enthusiasm for natural and organic products.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ “Every cloud has a silver lining,” says Altin Xhaja, whose company Albrut has, like many others in the sector, expanded areas under cultivation and intensified harvesting of wildflowers.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ 🔗Tap the link in our bio to learn about ‘Food security is security’: Brazil’s urban farm success story.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ #Albania #Europe #Medicine #Agriculture #Herbs #MedicinalHerbs #Lavender #Coronavirus #Sheqeras #Flowers #Plants⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ |��Photos: Gent Shkullaku, @afpphoto|

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Five Mindful Spaces To DIY At Home

Five Mindful Spaces To DIY At Home

Interiors

by Amelia Barnes

Image credit: Dulux Australia. Colours: Walls – Dulux Pale Tendril. Trim – Dulux Lexicon® Half.

If you’re currently spending every waking hour at home, it can be mentally hard to differentiate working spaces from those intended for relaxation.

The easiest way to do this is with colour, which has the ability to affect our mood and create a particular feeling in any space.

‘By changing colour in separate areas of the home, it can trigger a response when we move from one room into another,’ explains Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and communications manager. ‘It can be as simple as using a deep blue on the wall behind our monitor (where we stare at our screen all day), and when moving into our relaxing mode, changing the colour in the living room to a soothing green such as Dulux Pale Sage.’

To help trigger positive vibes in your home, Dulux has developed the following project guide to creating mindful zones. The company has also recently teamed up with not-for-profit meditation app Smiling Mind to channel mindfulness into schools, by developing tools and resources to support ‘physical’ mindful spaces. 

‘The creation of a dedicated space through the use of Dulux Colour helps schools reinforce and practice mental health habits to better support children and build resilience in the classroom,’ says Christina Earls, Dulux colour marketing manager.

Colour us inspired! 

Yoga zone

Gentle earth-based greens make us feel relaxed and connected to nature – ideal for creating a dedicated yoga zone in your home, even if it’s just a corner of your living area. 

Andrea recommends choosing a soft green such as Dulux Pale Tendril, with a crisp white like Dulux Lexicon® Half on trims. Add in touches of grounding clay colours for a sense of flow. 

‘Soft colours drawn from nature are known to soothe the mind and promote a sense of wellbeing – just what we need during these challenging times,’ Andrea says. ‘You can use these gentle tones to create quiet, mindfulness zones within your home where you or the kids can switch off and calm the mind.’ 

Keep the look simple and clutter-free with pale timbers, natural textures, and indoor plants. Then roll out the yoga mat, light a candle, breathe deeply, and relax.

Image credit: Dulux Australia. Colours: White walls & trim – Dulux Vivid White™. Blue – Dulux Vanilla Ice Half

Cushion corner

Encourage children to spend time away from devices by creating a specified ‘chill-out zone.’  Designed for quiet play such as drawing or completing a puzzle, this zone can be located in a section of their bedroom or a playroom. 

‘Define the area by painting a section of the wall in a serene light blue, such as Dulux Vanilla Ice, and using a cool white on the remaining walls, such as Dulux Vivid White™,’ says Andrea. Pops of inky blue similar to Dulux Grid on accessories can also help ground the space. 

Older children in particular may be more inclined to use this zone if it feels personalised to them, so involve them in the colour selection process or deciding on shapes. 

Finally, increase the comfort factor with a soft, textured rug and layers of generous, squishy cushions to snuggle into.

Image credit: Dulux Australia. Colours: Beige wall – Dulux Clay Pipe Half. Charcoal wall – Dulux Teahouse. Trim – Dulux Natural White™

Meditation area

Make meditation part of your daily routine with your own nurturing, neutral space. 

Start by designating a spot where you’ll feel comfortable and settled, such as a nook in the living area or the corner of your bedroom.

‘Decorate it with natural, earth-based colours that make you feel safe and cocooned, such as Dulux Clay Pipe Half and Dulux Teahouse on the walls, and a warm white like Dulux Natural White™ on the ceiling and trims,’ Andrea says.

Minimise distractions by positioning furniture pieces with plenty of breathing space around them. Comfort is also a priority, achieved through plush surfaces including textured rugs and layered textiles. 

From there, dim the lights, light a candle and turn your attention inward.

Image credit: Dulux Australia. Colours: Green wall – Dulux Pale Sage. White wall & trim – Dulux Lexicon®

Reading nook

Many children (and adults!) struggle with motivation to read, so it helps to carve out a dedicated reading corner. 

‘Set the scene with a welcoming and laid-back palette of mossy green across a feature wall (try Dulux Pale Sage), with accents of forest green and clay in furniture and accessories,’ Andrea says.

These colours can encourage the mind to relax, allowing your child’s imagination to wander. 

In terms of styling, arrange a daybed, beanbag or sofa with blankets, throws and cushions in different shapes and sizes. Add a side table to store books, magazines and indoor plants to emphasise a natural connection.

‘Just be sure to choose the space for your mindfulness zone thoughtfully. Ideally it should be away from busy spots such as the kitchen and TV room, so you can really tap into your zen,’ Andrea says. 

Image credit: Dulux Australia. Colours: Outer circle wall – Dulux Porcelain Half. Inner circle wall – Dulux Victoriana. Trim – Dulux Vivid White™

Bedroom oasis

If you have a teenager who’s currently learning and socialising at home, chances are they’re sick of their bedroom. Help them fall back in love with this space by giving it a quick and uplifting colour refresh. 

Generally speaking, bedrooms can be vastly different colours from any other space to stimulate an environment conducive to sleep. Andrea says calming pinks and soft layered textures will make this space feel captivating and inviting, and according to some colour psychologists, help to create a positive outlook.

‘Create a unique bedhead by painting a circle shape on the wall behind the bed in a dusty pink such as Dulux Victoriana, and remaining walls in a more subtle, tonal shade of Dulux Porcelain Half,’ Andrea says.

Pile the bed high with soft, tactile bedding to finish – think natural linens, cottons, chunky woollen blankets and decadent velvet cushions.

Discover more inspiration and Dulux colours for mindful spaces here.

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Dentitox Pro Reviews : Why People Are Buying Dentitox Pro Dental Drops!

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What exactly is Dentitox Pro?

Dentitox Pro is a natural product that can help you enhance your oral health. It also prevents typical dental issues such as poor breath, swelling, receding gums, and decay. Brushing your teeth every night and morning, contrary to popular opinion, is not enough to keep dental disease at bay. Dental cleanliness is an important component of general health maintenance, but it is not the only one. It is unwise and dangerous to rely entirely on it. Brushing your teeth on a regular basis can cause gum and tooth disease.

Dental hygiene is more than just brushing and cleaning. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that dental cleanliness is not the main influence. Given the current state of affairs, where everyone is pressed for time, it can be difficult to find the time to act.

People are hesitant to take dental supplements because they do not feel they would be effective. This Dentitox pro review will debunk this fallacy and demonstrate how teeth and gums require essential nutrients to maintain their structure and function.

Dentitox is a liquid formulation that can be administered to the gums and teeth. It absorbs quickly and starts functioning right away. According to Dentitox.com, it can take two to three weeks for it to start working, while a full dental change can take up to six to eight months. It is now on sale for a reduced price. You may also buy bundle packs to save even more money. Discover how it works and what the components signify for your teeth.

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What are the ingredients in Dentitox Pro?

Dentitox Pro Supplement is a liquid supplement. Each bottle comes with a dropper, making application a breeze. The ingredients in Dentitox Pro are shown below, along with their advantages to teeth and gums.

A vitamin (1500 IU).

D3 is a form of vitamin D. (600 IU).

K2 is a form of vitamin K. (120 mg)

Phosphorus 50 mg (from ionizedphosphoric acid).

Potassium (in the form of potassium chloride) (50mg)

Zinc is a chemical element (also known as zinc citrate, 6mg).

Calcium is a mineral (as microencapsulated calcium, 50 mg)

Ironic (3mg).

Sodium Potassium (350mg)

These ingredients are not produced, but rather derived from plants. Minerals and vitamins are provided by these substances in Dentitox Pro Liquid.

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Elderberry

— Elderberry is a big shrub-like plant that grows wild in many places of the world. The berries are black, dark blue, or crimson, and ripen in late summer.

Some people name it Sambucus or elderberry, and it has been used in traditional medicine for generations to cure a variety of medical issues such as cold sores, flues, and tonsillitis. It is also known as an immune booster and can be found in several anti-infection products.

Elderberries are particularly abundant in antioxidants, making them useful in the battle against diseases such as cancer. They promote healthy new cells, which aids in the maintenance of a fresh environment within the body. This fruit has a variety of nutrients that can help enhance.

Elderberry is used in the production of Dentitox Pro.

Elderberry can be used as a herbal mouthwash to guard against bacteria and germs that cause tooth cavities and bad breath.

Phosphoric acid is a kind of acid.

Phosphoric acid has long been utilized in the dental care sector, dating back to 1823. It was originally taken from bones. Since then, the demand for this acid has grown, and the chemical is now manufactured synthetically in a number of locations.

It has been found to be safe and can be utilized in a variety of ways. Phosphoric acid has been shown to reduce the amount of bacteria responsible for cavities by up to 61%. It also aids in the removal of stains on teeth caused by substances such as coffee or tea.

The goal of utilizing phosphoric acid is to whiten your teeth and reduce the amount of plaque that can build up on them.

Teeth Whitening using Phosphoric Acid Phosphates, which are contained in saliva, aid in the removal of surface stains from dental enamel.

Xylitol - What Are the Dental Benefits of Xylitol?

Xylitol is a natural sweetener found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Xylitol can help to prevent cavities by combating the microorganisms that cause tooth decay. It also aids in the fight against plaque, tartar, and gum disease.

The researchers examined the capacity of several sweets to remove plaque and enhance teeth cleaning to xylitol.

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that serves as a structural component. Its structure allows it to be flexible and bear cellular strain while providing bone support.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, up to 95% of teeth are discolored. Dental erosion is caused by the acidic content of the diet. When astringent meals are ingested on a regular basis, tooth enamel hardens due to acid absorption. Remineralization treatment has been introduced to restore teeth to their original state. The main component of the aforementioned material is collagen, which plays an important role in bone production.

What Is the Role of Collagen in Oral Health?

Collagen acts as a building block for enamel. It has the ability to form solid molecules, which help to maintain the strength of teeth.

Consuming collagen-rich foods helps to repair healthy tooth surfaces over time, lowering the chance of tooth decay.

MSM

Researchers looked into whether MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) could help with periodontal oral health disorders, often known as gum disease, in a study conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia and recently published in the Journal of Periodontology. Gum disease is a gum infection that affects supporting bone tissue. There is no cure, but there are ways to slow its progression with good treatment. Periodontal disease can be caused by bacteria present in plaque on your teeth, as well as other variables such as excessive levels of inflammation or immune response in certain tissues, in addition to smoking and heredity.

Licorice from India

According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, licorice root extract is helpful at reducing plaque and gingivitis. It contains anti-inflammatory flavonoids like glycyrrhizin, which are structurally very similar to cortisol. These compounds can help heal wounds and ulcers by reducing inflammation and swelling. Glycyrrhizin also indirectly activates a type of white blood cell (monocytes) that produces an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which aids in tissue healing by enhancing water absorption into inflamed or wounded areas.

Neem - Advantages of Neem and Gums

Because of its antimicrobial characteristics, neem is used to cure toothaches and gum disorders. It can be used to clean the mouth as well as as a gargle for people who have periodontal disease or inflamed gums. Chewing neem leaves prevents cavities, destroys bacteria that cause foul breath, whitens teeth, and aids in the control of excessive salivation produced by certain oral drugs such as antidepressants.

Sage and Its Dental Care Benefits

Sage is a fragrant herb that comes in three kinds.

Sage is a member of the mint family, and the majority of its species are perennial plants. Sage is a Mediterranean native that has been grown for millennia throughout Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Sage was used as a culinary herb by the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. Sage is thought to possess anti-inflammatory effects. Sage may also be used as an antiseptic and antibacterial!

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Dentitox Advantages

Improves oral health and aids in the prevention of dental issues. Dentitox Pro, in addition to having a pleasant flavor, contains cranberry extract, which aids in the removal of bacteria from the mouth.

Formulation that is "sophisticated" and encourages optimum oral health. Its ingredients are carefully selected by professionals, assuring you of its potent and well-recognized effects and benefits. - Aids in the maintenance of healthy teeth, gums, and bones - If you have gum disease or a toothache, this supplement may be the answer you've been seeking for, since it can assist reduce symptoms and pain on your part.

Pros and Cons of Dentitox

According to several online Dentitox Pro reviews, results may differ from person to person. Those who have good achievements do not necessarily imply that others will have the same result.- Aside from its health benefits, it can cause minor oral irritation, especially if you are taking other medications at the same time.

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What is the price of Dentitox Pro?

Each Dentitox Pro bottle includes 30 ml of solution, which is divided into 6 droplet portions. One bottle will last one month. That being said, here's a quick price breakdown worth reviewing.

Each Dentitox Pro bottle costs $69 USD.

Dentitox Pro bottles are $59 each.

Dentitox Pro bottles are $49 each.

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Sydney Week 5: Meat Pies and Hiking like Royalty

7/22/18

Hello! In case you’ve missed my earlier posts I study mechanical engineering and am currently doing an internship at a startup in Sydney, Australia through the Sage Corps program.

I just got back from an 8-mile hike with some of the most beautiful coastline views I’ve ever seen! But more on that in a bit, first I’ll recap the past few days of my Aussie adventures.

Once again, Friday proved itself to be a great end to the workweek. My boss took my fellow intern and I out to lunch at a local gem of a bakery with his whole family in tow. It was my first time trying meat pies, a classic dish that I’ve seen everywhere here. Mine was absolutely delicious and filling, and I will definitely be going back, if not for the meat pies, for some of the only fresh sourdough I’ve seen on a menu in the Sydney area (I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area, so sourdough bread is closely treasured). It was nice to get a chance to talk to my boss and his wife about non-work related topics, and entertain their toddler throughout the meal. In the evening, a group of us decided to check out the weekly Chinese Night Market, an excellent place to get cheap food of all kinds. With such a huge Asian immigrant population, Sydney benefits from fantastic, authentic cuisine around every corner. I had some sui mai on a stick, fresh takoyaki, and dumplings on dumplings. I will definitely be back on a future Friday.

Saturday happened slowly, and mostly consisted of tanning on Bondi Beach. It was my second time back since my early morning hike along the coast there my first week in Sydney. Ironically, just beyond the sand behind us was the Bondi Winter Magic festival, complete with a public ice-skating rink. I’ve never felt stranger in a swimsuit as I walked past locals in heavy coats getting ready to skate.

However, the fun truly began today, Sunday, with a day trip I planned to Royal National Park just south of Sydney. After an hour long train trip and ferry ride, our group arrived in the small town of Bundeena, from which we entered the park and began our hike along the Royal Coastal Track. After walking through some bush land, we were treated to stunning cliff views of the ocean for the remainder of the day. Each inlet and twist of the trail brought with it more rock and striking blue water, and by the time I got home my camera roll was exhausted. We ate lunch in a secluded spot on top of (what else) a cliff, where all you could hear was the sound of the waves crashing hundreds of feet below. Our last stop before turning around was Marley Beach, a pristine semi circle ring of sand with perfectly clear water, and best of all, plenty of shell-hunting opportunities along the sand.  To top it off, we were treated to perfectly sunny weather that wasn’t too warm or too windy. I think the Aussie gods definitely had our back today!

Currently, my task at hand is letting my feet rest and getting as much sleep as possible before I head back to work tomorrow. It’s going to be hard to top today’s adventure anytime soon.

Avia Matossian

^ Meat pies from Bourke Street Bakery, mine was beef brisket + mushroom + red wine. Despite the misleading utensils, Aussies eat meat pies almost like a sandwich

^ Enjoying some desserts at the Chinese Night Market

^ When the wharf for the ferry is this gorgeous, you know the hike is going to be amazing

^ Shot of the Australian bush on our hike before we reached the water

^ An example of the beauty and size of the cliffs we enjoyed all day

^ A common plant we found in Royal National Park, its bristles felt exactly like those compact hairbrushes that you pop out

^ You can see Marley Beach behind me! Fun Fact: Royal National Park was the third designated National Park in the world (in 1879)

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Plants that Repel Mosquitos

Yvonne James-Henderson

We have no screens around our porch so we use mosquito repelling plants to keep those pesky insects away. Here is a list of 25 plants that repel mosquitoes!

If you ask any of my friends, they’ll tell you that I practically live outside on my deck. From coffee to meals to just sitting in the late evening watching the hummingbirds, I’m out there a lot. However, there are no screens surrounding it, so we need creative ways to keep mosquitoes away. Plants are natural and fun!

Tip: you can also use our homemade mosquito repellent to keep them away!

Plants that Repel Mosquitos

To begin with, you can plant most of these plants directly into the ground or keep them in pots. Also, some have lingering scents that just need a light breeze to spread the odour while others benefit you more with a gentle brush by. Lastly, some do better if you crush the leaves to release the oils.

25 Mosquito Repelling Plants

1. Geraniums

Geraniums contain geraniol, which mosquitoes hate! Most all geraniums contain varying amounts of geraniol, but the regular florist varieties contain the most. Geraniums are not cold hardy but you can grow them outdoors during the summer months. They enjoy full sun.

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2. Citronella Geraniums

Citronella Geraniums are not true citronella plants (we’ll get to that one next) but are a type of geranium. Yes, both are great as mosquito repelling plants, but I list them separately because the main oils are similar but different. So citronella geranium contains higher amounts of citronellol, the main constituent in citronella grass. Which is also the oil that is used in candles and torch fuel to repel mosquitoes.

3. Citronella Grass

Citronella Grass is a tropical grass that contains high amounts of citronellol. It can be confused with lemongrass but is a different species of grass. It can also be harder to find in garden centres.

4. Lemongrass

Lemongrass plants are also great mosquito repelling plants because they contain high amounts of both citral and geraniol, both of which repel mosquitoes[1]. To a lesser degree, it also contains some citronellol along with limonene and linalool, which are often used in “natural” commercial mosquito repellents. Lemongrass is easier to find and grows very well in most damp climates. It can get very large and the clumps may need to be divided. In some areas, it can overwinter very well.

5. Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm contains higher amounts of rosmarinic acid, along with citronellol and geraniol. Rosmarinic acid is found in rosemary. Lemon Balm makes a great tea and is very easy to grow. It can become invasive if the tiny black seeds are allowed to spread into the lawn and sprout. I let mine do this on purpose. When I mow near them, they get chopped up and release the oils into the air.

6. Lavender

Lavender contains pinene and linalool, both of which make lavender plants great mosquito repelling plants. Many other compounds make up lavender, but these two are largely responsible for repelling mosquitoes. Lavender grows best in well-drained soil. It can produce flowers the first year, but the leaves often contain as much oil as the flowers.

7. Marigolds

There’s an old saying that if you plant marigolds near your potatoes, you won’t get potato bugs. Turns out it’s because of tagetone and to a smaller degree limonene.[2] Tagetone repels mosquitoes very well just by being present in the garden. Marigolds are annuals that come in short or tall plants with a variety of yellows and oranges.

8. Basil

Basils are great mosquito repelling plants because they contain geraniol, among other constituents. Some basils such as Thai, Holy Basil, and African Blue Basil, also contain eugenol. Some other basils contain eugenol but to a lesser degree.

9. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is ornamental in most areas, but in some, such as Australia and the Gulf Coast of the southern USA, it grows so well that it can be considered a weed. It temperate areas, you can keep it in a pot and move it in each winter. Eucalyptus contains mainly pinene and limonene and is well known as a mosquito repellent.

10. Rosemary

Rosemary is well known as a culinary herb. It contains rosmarinic acid along with pinene and borneol, another compound that makes them great mosquito repelling plants.

11. Peppermint

Peppermint contains mostly menthol, which mosquitoes dislike.

12. Lantana

Lantana is native to Africa and has naturalized itself into parts of the Everglades among other places. It is mostly used as an ornamental, but the leaves have an odour that can help keep mosquitoes at bay. Two newly discovered compounds contained in the lantana plant (lanatoside and lantanone) are at present being studied.[3]

13. Monarda (Bee Balm)

Monarda, or bee balm, contains thymol, also present in thyme, and pinene. Dried crushed leaves work best as a mosquito repellent.

14. Catnip

Catnip is one of the mints and contains menthol among others.

15. Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal is another mint that has strong citral and pinene esters. It also contains pugelone which has been used by Native Americans as an abortifacient. Used in landscaping, it rarely poses a threat.

16. Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme contains thymol and can help keep mosquitoes away.

17. Sage

Sage varieties work as mosquito repelling plants because they contain cineole and camphor. To get the most repelling benefit it is best to burn the sage and allow the smoke to linger.

18. Chamomile

Chamomile is a smaller gentle plant best known for tea. Pinene is largely responsible for its ability to repel mosquitoes.

19. Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums are controversial as far as their ability to repel mosquitoes. Some people swear by them and say they are better than most other mosquito repelling plants.

20. Onions

Onions contain sulphur compounds that mosquitoes don’t like.

21. Garlic

Garlic also contains these sulphur compounds. Yes, onions and garlic always seem to go together. Whether it’s for culinary use or use as mosquito repelling plants!

22. Oregano

Oregano contains thymol and pinene, both of which repel mosquitoes.

23. Petunias

I’m not sure what is in petunias or if they are officially on this list, but having them on my deck, I notice fewer mosquitoes.

24. Yarrow

Yarrow contains camphor, another mosquito repelling compound.

25. Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums contain many compounds that mosquitoes hate. They bloom later towards fall giving you colour later in the season.

Other Solutions

Lastly, don’t forget to try our homemade mosquito repellent and our homemade tick repellent. Both are natural and very effective!

Have you used mosquito repelling plants? Tell us about it!

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Sources

[1.] Duangkamon Sritabutra. Evaluation of herbal essential oil as repellents against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles dirus. Sciencedirect.com. Sept 2011.

[2.] David Stewart. The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple. Google Books. 2005.

[3.] Begum S. Nematicidal constituents of the aerial parts of Lantana camara. Journal of Natural Products. June 2000.

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Sweet As Mackay!

Sugar Cane Factory

The lush, green area of Mackay in Queensland is just 1.5 hours away from Airlie Beach. It's a area famous for sugarcane but it's also one where nature literally sits on your doorstep and one where the food scene is coming ahead in leaps and bounds with plenty of local and Queensland grown produce.

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Ivy busies herself with the rental car while I watch the sugar cane leaves flapping in the warm breeze as we drive past. It's the first time to Mackay for both Ivy and I and while we knew that it was famous for sugarcane, we had no idea that it is literally everywhere you look, even at the airport.

As we touched down, I saw vast expanses of green swathes across the landscape. Early April is just after monsoon season and as a result the greens pop. To orient ourselves we drive the adorably named Mango Avenue in Eimeo to the Eimeo Pacific Hotel, a faded retro blue pub that looks like it has stepped out of the movie set. From there you can have a coffee or tea while the view below shows St Bees Island.

It's time for lunch and we visit 9th Lane Grind, a cafe located in the middle of town. It has an on trend menu of cafe offerings along with a range of home baked cakes, sweets and donuts. Service is very friendly and we take a seat at an outside, undercover table.

Chai Frappe $7 and Pina Colada Smoothie $7.50

Drinks wise, my chai frappe is too good that even though I can't finish it because of its size, I take it to go so that I can sip on it all afternoon. The non alcoholic pina colada smoothie is also full of fresh pineapple flavour.

Creamy truffle mushrooms $21.50

The creamy truffle mushrooms are just about the perfect breakfast or lunch dish. With a fat slice of downy soft brioche, a generous portion of streaky bacon, wilted spinach and creamy mushrooms in a truffle cheese sauce, forget calories or diets or any strange notions and just eat this and be happy with your life choices. It's so good that it doesn't even need bacon (but really who is going to ever leave bacon behind?).

Beef Brisket Benny $21.50

The beef brisket benny comes on two slices of bread with two poached eggs, potato hash, beetroot hollandaise and plenty of soft, saucy beef brisket in a barbecue style sauce.

KFCB Kristy's Fried Chicken Burger $18

The fried chicken burger is luscious with a saucy kaleslaw, Sriracha mayonnaise and smashed avocado with a crispy deep fried chicken fillet all on a charcoal bun. It's creamy and crunchy and slightly messy but oh so good at the same time.

Shoe string fries and sweet potato fries $4 each

And for the perennially greedy and undecided (guilty as charged!) you can get both types of fries-shoestring with a salt and vinegar powder as well as excellent sweet potato fries with aioli.

Tim Tam Pancakes $19

And for dessert? It's hard to choose because the cakes are calling me. But we decide to try the Tim Tam pancakes served with Nutella mascarpone, chocolate fairy floss, dark chocolate pearls, berries and house made fudge sauce as well as whole and smashed up Tim Tams. It's enormous and rich but we had to start our trip off with a bang!

Our first home for our Mackay stay is the Rydges Mackay centrally located right opposite 9th Lane Grind. We have a connecting room with two separate entrances and separate ensuites. It's a spacious simply designed room with a king bed.

The bathroom is large with a spa bath and Biology toiletries while there is a separate room for the toilet. Service does vary somewhat but there is a really helpful staff member who assists me when I need to change rooms because the air conditioning wasn't able to be switched off in my original room. Once I move to my new room it doesn't have wifi in it.

Downstairs is the Moss on Wood restaurant where there is a bar area as well as the restaurant at the front. We take a seat at one of the huge white wooden booths and order one of their steaks.

Black Angus Rib Fillet 300g $39 and potato puree $7

The Black Angus rib fillet is from Darling Downs in Queensland and has been dry aged for 100 days. It's perfectly cooked medium rare and comes with battered fries and a salad with honey mustard dressing as well as a sauce of your choice. We chose the red wine jus and the peppercorn sauce, the latter being our favourite. The steak is fantastic and we also order a side of potato puree made with real potato and it's such a satisfying meal especially when we spoon some of that peppercorn sauce on the potatoes.

The next morning we make our way to The Greater Whitsundays Farmers Markets that are held every Wednesday at Bluewater Quay. It's a small but well stocked market with a good range of items from meats, fruit, honeys as well as other goods.

We end up buying some goats milk shampoo bars, lip balms and honeys and trying some samples of sweet Queensland grown bananas and pineapple and pet an adorable doggy called Audrey with a purple tail!

Hi Audrey!

After doing a spot of clothes shopping we head towards The Dispensary which is a bar as well as a breakfast, lunch and dinner eatery. We take a seat under the large painting of a cow and settle into comfortable leather chairs for a feast.

The freshly shucked oysters are served with fresh citrus and Yarra Mountain Ash triple smoked caviar.

Duck Liver Parfait $19

The duck liver parfait is flavoured with Cointreau, sage and orange jelly and comes with a generous serve of roti bread. The duck liver is quite a bit stronger than chicken liver but the onion pickles help pare back the intensity (just a bit more of them please).

Warm Bread $15

We nibble on slices of buttered, toasted warm bread with hazelnut dukkah, olive oil and balsamic glaze. Although we're trying a lot of food both Ivy and I can't resist another buttery slice of toast.

Grilled Scallops $26

The grilled scallops are served on the shell with some smooth red apple puree, roasted hazelnut butter and apple micro salad and have a good balance of flavours.

Fresh fettuccine $26

Mains wise, we are sharing three -the first is the fresh fettucine with lime crème fraîche, smoked salmon and grilled asparagus and basil.

Chicken Teriyaki $24

Our lovely waitress tells us that the teriyaki chicken and the fettucine are the two most popular dishes on the menu with the chicken being the most popular. The teriyaki chicken is served with a sliced daikon and cabbage slaw in a horseradish dressing. We both like that it is served with a lighter side than rice because the weather is so balmy and warm.

Sumac grilled local kingfish $34

My favourite main is the sumac grilled local kingfish with crispy skin. It's served on a bed of cherry tomatoes with a spiced chermoula. It's a simple dish but cooked well, the kingfish perfectly moist.

Dark Chocolate Tart $18

And then we come to dessert. The dark chocolate tart is paired with a delightfully crunchy Queensland macadamia crumb and house made chocolate mint ice cream and blueberries. Ivy likes the serving size of this, it's not too overwhelmingly large or small and the tart has a nice dark intensity to it.

Crema Catalana $16.50

While the crema catalana makes use of one of Mackay's biggest exports-sugar. It's a lightly spiced crema catalana with orange and cinnamon and topped with torched Mackay sugar.

Speaking of sugar the nearby town of Sarina, around 40 minutes drive is home to the Sarina Sugar Shed. They hold four tours daily that detail the interesting history of sugar in the region. It's well worth doing as it is actually really fascinating.

Our fantastic guide Trudy tells us that 95% of Australia's sugar is produced in Queensland. Mackay itself processes around 6-7 tonnes of sugar cane a year. She explains the sugar cane harvesting and growing process to us that starts with small pieces of sugarcane on the ground. The "eyes" on the sugar cane sticks or billets grow the sugarcane which rises to the sky and this process of "planting" the sugar only has to be done every 2-5 years. Sugar cane needs heat humidity and lots of rain or irrigation.

The top leaves of the sugar cane makes the sugar by accessing sunshine but the sugar is stored in stalks and when harvested they do not need the leaves (they can cause problems with the harvesting machines). Decades ago, sugar cane farmers used to burn the sugar cane but that is largely an abandoned process with many just cutting down the leaves to make a trash bed on the ground that breaks down to become nutrients in the soil.

There are 30-40 varieties of sugar cane grown in this area although there are around 160 varieties in total. The farmers help to fund research into finding more disease resistant varieties. And when it comes to harvesting and selling the sugar cane, the farmers are paid by the sugar level in their cane.

Trudy then takes us to the factory to explain the process of how sugar is made in their micro factory. It is first crushed and then they add natural lime to have the mixture reach a ph level of 8 so that it won't rot or deteriorate. It is then heated to 104C/219F to kill bacteria. A flocculant is added to clarify the mixture much in the same way that egg white is added to wine. From an original 80 litres of juice you will get 20 litres of syrup to work with. From this syrup you grow the sugar crystals using a process called "shock seeding" which starts to crystallisation process. They inject raw sugar crystals, raw sugar syrup and air and then the sugar crystals start to form. The longer they sit in the pan the larger the crystals. 7 tonnes of sugar cane will reduce down to create 1 tonne of sugar crystals.

Trudy then shows us the difference between molasses, treacle and golden syrup. Molasses is most concentrated in terms of water but it is also the least sweet. Treacle has more water and sugar while the highest level of sugar and water is with golden syrup.

And that brings us to a very interesting point-did you know that raw sugar in Australia is not actually raw at all? Food standards have ruled that for Australian consumption no sugar can actually be raw. So raw sugar is actually refined sugar that has an additional process to add molasses into it to make it taste like a raw sugar and is actually more refined than white sugar! And most of us I think would assume that we're doing better by using raw sugar.

After blowing our minds with that tidbit we adjourn back to the video room where we get to try all of the products that they produce from chutneys to sauces. I particularly love the ginger sweet chilli sauce and the Asian style mango chutney. All items are gluten, colour and preservative free.

Then she takes us through the alcoholic spirits and the various rums offering us any to taste. The special edition rum is smooth and sweet and spicy while the Noi (Nice over Ice) is perfectly balanced limey deliciousness.

And then Trudy asks us if we'd like a freshly made fairy floss. I don't think that this day could have gotten any better but it does! We are transformed into kids again with our very own stick of lemon fairy floss.

We head back to the town area. The Riviera Mackay is the home for our second night in Mackay. Located right by the River the atmosphere here is a bit more relaxed than in the centre of town. Check in is smooth, parking is easy and we quickly find our way up to our seventh floor two bedroom apartment with two separate bedrooms and two separate bathrooms.

The accommodation is a really pleasant surprise. They are serviced apartments with a kitchenette which we never tend to use as we eat out. But the colour scheme is visually appealing with whites, yellows and pineapple motifs and plenty of neutrals. There are nice touches like L'Occitane toiletries. The apartment is roomy with a good sized balcony. Internet is fast and free but drops in and out and Ivy isn't able to connect at all.

I have a shower and do some work and then we head out again to dinner. Tonight's dinner is at Romeo and Juliet's at the Shakespeare Motel. We sink into a powder blue velvet booth that oversees the whole restaurant and Ivy whispers that she feels like Tony Soprano.

As the name suggests it's a rather romantic restaurant. I'm guessing a birthday or anniversary sort of place although it looks like there are guests that are staying at the motel dining there.

Oysters $34 for a dozen

We start with a dozen oysters with soy, mirin and ginger. They're nice although the soy does tend to overpower the flavour of the oysters.

Caprese Risotto $17

Given we've eaten 10 courses for lunch we go for a lighter dinner. We decide to share a Caprese risotto entree and a pasta main. The caprese risotto ends up being my favourite dish of the night. It's a tomato based risotto with plenty of flavour, sliced up buffalo mozzarella and roasted red vein cherry tomatoes and micro basil. I would have happily devoured this perfectly portioned size dish.

Pappardelle with chicken and mushrooms $26

We also order the pappardelle with shimeji and shiitake mushrooms in a cream sauce. It needs a little seasoning but it is comforting and the pasta well cooked.

Chocolate pave $18

Dessert is a chocolate pave slice, with sticky caramel popcorn and a popcorn sorbet which is a milky, mild sorbet with a touch of butter flavour.

Raspberry and yogurt terrine

There's also a raspberry and yogurt terrine which is Ivy's favourite. It's tart and refreshing and served with fresh strawberries. It's a quick drive back home to rest and sleep before we head to our next stop! Stay tuned because up next Mackay has some nature surprises in store for us.

So tell me Dear Reader, do you like doing food tours like the sugar tour? Did you know that about raw sugar not being raw at all? Have you ever visited Mackay?

NQN and Ivy were guests of Mackay Tourism but all opinions remain her own.

9th Lane Grind

43 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740 Monday to Friday 6:30am–3:30pm Saturday 6:30am–2:30pm Sunday closed Phone: 0428 897 861

Rydges Mackay Suites

9 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740 Phone: (07) 4969 1000 rydges.com/accommodation/mackay-qld/mackay-suites/

Moss On Wood

Ground floor, Rydges Mackay Suites

Greater Whitsundays Farmer's Markets

River St, Mackay QLD 4740 Wednesday 7–11am Phone: 0498 717 941 greaterwhitsundayfood.org.au/farmers-market

The Dispensary

84 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740 Monday to Saturday 6am–12am Sunday Closed Phone: (07) 4951 3546 thedispensary.nefood.com.au/

Sarina Sugar Shed

Field of Dreams Parkland, Railway Square, Sarina QLD 4737 Open 7 days 9am–4pm Phone: (07) 4943 2801 sarinasugarshed.com.au/

Riviera Mackay

5/7 Nelson St, Mackay QLD 4740 Phone: (07) 4914 2460 rivieramackay.com.au/

Romeo and Juliet's

Shakespeare Motel 309 Shakespeare St, Mackay QLD 4740 Open 7 days 6am–9pm Phone: (07) 4969 0200 shakespearemotel.com.au/dining/

Source: https://www.notquitenigella.com/2019/04/11/mackay-queensland-food-things-to-do/

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30 Stylish Yet Sustainable Buys to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22. To help celebrate the day, we rounded up the best sustainable products from our favorite fashion brands that are doing their part to help make the world a better place. Even if you don’t consider yourself an environmentalist, the very least any of us fashion lovers can do is help reduce the overall waste that goes into apparel disposal every year. Reports show that Americans dispose of 14 million tons of clothing each year. That is 80 pounds per person.

This guide is for the fashionista who is looking to make small steps toward better eco-decisions when it comes to fashion purchases. If you have the urge to buy something, we suggest choosing a line that uses organic materials like cotton or silk, such as Patagonia and H&M.

Opt for brands that source from local artisans through ethical means such as Brother Vellies. Choose shoes and bags that use cruelty-free materials like vegan leather.

You can also buy from brands that directly contribute a portion of their sales to a green initiative or charitable cause.

If our shopping habits don’t change, the very place we call home may not be the same home for future generations to enjoy. Think smart. Choose wisely. Happy Earth Day.

Read more from Yahoo Style + Beauty:

• In an Age of Fast Fashion, Patagonia is Going Slow • H&M Unveils New Collection Made of 89 Recycled Plastic Bottles  • All the Best Eco-Brands from Emma Watson’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Tour

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo just launched its Orange Fiber Collection project, which is dedicated to sustainability and innovation. The Florentine brand has introduced its new “orange fiber,” the first fabric in the world made of citrus fruits. This is a preview of the collection. For more details, visit ferragamo.com. (Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragmo)

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Mar Y Sol

Mar Y Sol is an accessories brand founded by Laurel Brandstetter in 2003. She works with local artisans in Madagascar to source sustainable materials to create her unique, handcrafted handbags. Collins, $129, marysol.com

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Brother Vellies

Brother Vellies shoes are handmade from byproduct or environmentally conscious materials. This denim mule is made from recycled denim and assembled from waste. Denim Bianca Mule, $495, brothervellies.com

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Bario Neal

Established in 2008, Bario Neal is a contemporary female-run jewelry company that prides itself on its strong ethical practices and attention to detail and craftsmanship. Each piece is handmade with reclaimed precious metals, and the brand uses only ethically sourced gold and gems. Bend Ring, $198, bario-neal.com

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Amourt Vert

For every Amour Vert Francoise T-shirt purchased, a tree will be planted. More than 130,000 trees have already been planted. Amour Vert #forceofnature Francoise Top in Marine Stripe, $78, maison-de-mode.com

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Graf Lantz

This bag is made of vegetable tanned leather, merino wool felt, and a suede lid lining. Cecil Petite Felt Heather Blue, $288, graf-lantz.com

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H&M

This dress is part of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive collection, which uses sustainable materials. It is made of recycled polyester with organic silk and viscose content. H&M Bonded Dress, $199, hm.com

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Laura Lombardi

Laura Lombardi is a New York-based jewelry designer who uses new, recycled, and found materials to create her contemporary designs. These earrings feature vintage brass. Alta Earrings, $140, lauratlombardi.com

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Öhlin/D

Founded by Anne Deane and Jacob Park in 2013, the brand focuses on fashion-forward designs with an eco-conscious mind-set. This shirt is cut from Japanese organic cotton. Ivy Embroidered Kimono Top, $390, ohlind.com

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Wwake

At least 80 percent of Wwake jewelry uses a certified green metal caster for recycled gold, and they always responsibly source their materials. Created by Wing Yau in 2012, the brand has become a disrupter within the fashion jewelry scene in New York City, where it is based. These earrings are made from gold and natural sapphires. Tonal Small Two-Step Chain Earrings, $382, wwake.com

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Amur

Amur is an acronym for “a mindful use of resources.” The brand focuses on beautiful designs while using only sustainably sourced materials. This dress is made from recycled polyester. Francesca Dress, $498, amur.com

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Sydney Brown

Sydney Brown created her eponymous vegan footwear line in 2011. Brown ensures that her business has always paid attention to three core principles: fair labor practicies, animal-friendly materials, and low waste production. This shoe is made of faux leather and sustainable and recycled materials. Cross Slide Black, $255, sydney-brown.com

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Anaak

Anaak was created with the intent of providing beautiful, feminine garments through ethical means. Founder Marissa Maximo works with local artisans in India to help create her hand-woven pieces. Maximo travels throughout the year to ensure that the working conditions in these small Indian villages meet the highest standards, and her artisans receive fair compensation. This top is made of 100 percent hand-woven cotton. Kai Deep V Tunic, $350, namu-shop.com

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Eddie Borgo

Eddie Borgo has launched his first eco-friendly line of handbags made of undyed flax linen. This is one of four handbags in the collection. Flax requires 60 percent less water than cotton and can easily be grown chemical-free. Boyd Vanity Linen Umber, $890, eddieborgo.com

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Tata Harper

This moisturizer is made of several natural ingredients, including plant sugar extract, super fruit healing blend, willow bark extract, and sea fern. It is formulated to help reduce blemishes and hydrate the skin for a clearer, brighter look. Clarifying Moisturizer, $105, tataharper.com

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Where Mountains Meet

An eco-conscious brand that works with female artisans around the globe to create original prints and textiles. This top is made in India of 100 percent hand-loomed cotton. Georgie Top, $349, wheremountainsmeet.com

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Yael Sonia

This piece is part of the Rock Collection, featuring natural and untreated Brazilian gemstones. It contains dendrite, a type of quartz that features treelike structures. This process is caused by iron and manganese forms crystallizing within the stone. Each “tree” formation is one of a kind and helps symbolize growth. Medium Full Moon Ring, 18k yellow gold, dendrite, and diamond, $3,600, available at the Yael Sonia New York Showroom; see yaelsonia.com

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Kotn

Kotn is a Toronto-based brand that utilizes ethically sourced Egyptian cotton to create casual basics. The Hoodie, $75, kotn.com

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LACAUSA

Looking to redefine everyday basics through ethical means, LACAUSA is a California-based line that donates 10 percent of its onlines sales to a charitable organization every quarter (the recipient this quarter is the ACLU). This dress is made from 100 percent cotton. Opal Hand Knit Dress in Ecru, $110, lacusaclothing.com

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Love + Sage

Founded by Sage Lehman, Love + Sage is a Brooklyn-based beauty brand that uses only natural ingredients in its products. Its hand-poured lip balms are nontoxic and made of plant-based ingredients. Mint Condition Lip Balm, $12, loveandsagenyc.com

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Patagonia

Patagonia is one of the first brands to pioneer organic cotton. The company creates clothing that not only is ethically sourced and fairly produced, but also promotes all elements of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Women’s Fair Trade Solid Nanogrip Side Tie Bikini Bottoms, $65, patagonia.com Women’s Fair Trade Solid Nanogrip Triangle Bikini Top, $69, patagonia.com

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Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney was one of the first designers in the luxury sector to promote green fashion in boycotting animal furs and skins while still creating fashionable seasonal collections. This bag is made from nonleather, cruelty-free materials. The polyurethane used is water-based and solvent-free. Cognac Stella Popper Small Shoulder Bag, $1,155, stellamccartney.com

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Article 22

Credited as one of Emma Watson’s go-to eco-brands during her “Beauty and the Beast” tour, Article 22 utilizes Vietnam War-era shrapnel and other war scrap recovered from Laos and combines it with gold or sterling silver. Crescent Moon and Sun Earrings, with sterling silver, $155 (also available with 10k gold, $290), article22.com

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Khokho

This bag is handcrafted of durable and water-resistant Lutindzi grass from Switzerland that is dyed with eco-certified dyes. The Jabu includes vegetable-tanned leather, nickel finishings, and cow horn hardware. Khokho Mini Jabu Woven Basket Bag in Black, $495, maison-de-mode.com

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EcoBling

Created by Katie Johnston, this accessories brand uses only recycled materials such as recycled glass, tires, and even kitchen sinks. Every piece is made entirely in Australia, and for every piece sold, a tree is planted. For more information, visit ecobling.org

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Everybody

Everybody is a fashion lifestyle brand that utilizes ethical manufacturing, launched in 2016 by Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo. Their signature piece is the Trash Tee, made from recycled cotton that would’ve otherwise been sent to landfills or used in the production of cotton swabs and bandage pads. Classic Trash Tee, $25, everybody.world

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Kromagnon

Founded by Kristen Luong, Kromagnon is a high-fashion women’s-wear and menswear line based in New York City that uses sustainably produced materials such as organic cotton, Tencel, and hemp. This gown uses a hand-dyed indigo watercolor process and is made of 70 percent hemp and 30 percent peace silk (made from coccoons that have been harvested after the moths have left them) and lined with an organic cotton batiste. Evening Gown, $2,400, kromagnon.com

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ADAY

This jacket is made from a polyamide blend of recycled materials such as plastic bottles. Over & Out Bomber, $175, thisisaday.com

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Cienne

Cienne is a contemporary women’s ready-to-wear line that sources its materials from around the globe. This dress is made of 100 percent silk. April Dress in Sherbert Stripe, $385, from Maison de Monde, maison-de-mode.com

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BioLite

A new way to charge your phone in the woods. SolarPanel 10+, $130, builitenergy.com

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