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in other words Natural Path to Health: Spring Plantings By Dr. Carol McIntyre Hello all! I recently gave a lecture at one of the local churches on medicinal plants that are easily grown in our area. Most of these are good container plants and there are some that will flourish in poor soil (and that’s easy too!) I will just list a few plants to give you the basic idea… Calendula: this is a Wonderful herbal that is so very healing for the inside and out! Calendula flowers are a beautiful orange color and are full of antioxidants and anti-microbial agents. Drank as a tea, you can enjoy the medicinal effects of internal healing to your GI tract (mouth, stomach, and intestines). Also, calendula can be applied to the skin topically for the healing/soothing of many kinds of wounds. The minor surgery tincture I actually was introduced to in medical school was comprised of 1 part Calendula in addition to other herbs. Many acupuncturists will use the succus in place of rubbing alcohol as a topical cleansing agent prior to needle insertion. Chives: These are such a GREAT container plant! They will be easy to grow and will give you a plentiful harvest. The more you cut the plant, the more it will produce. It wants to be eaten and used! Chives are in the same family as onions/garlic and have wonderful antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial properties. Adding these into cooking or topping them over a broiled chicken breast will give you great flavor and medicine to clear out your sinuses from common cold symptoms. Basil: This herb has amazing healing properties but can also be “difficult” to grow. It does well in a 2012 13 container but really needs to be inside is much more tolerated in our climate. it! Including cooking with it! until the weather gets warm enough, as it Like thyme mentioned above, lavender This is just a short list of some will not tolerate any temperatures below is a strong antiseptic and is used in of my favorites. Using proper soil is 55 degrees. This plant is wonderful as an many different household and medical also a must for healthy plant production. antiseptic as well as an antiviral and has disinfecting products. It also produces Vernonia Hardware carries the Dr. Earth been used for centuries to expel intestinal the only essential oil that can be applied line of organic soils/fertilizers and viruses/parasites etc. Make yourself directly to the skin to treat burns and has free literature about growing and some pesto using olive oil and you will abrasions (of course, some people may maintaining a healthy garden. I have have an enhanced immune system and a be sensitive, so please take caution and used these soils in combination with great meal. call a doctor for medical advice if you my own compost and my plants always Echinacea: This herb will grow decide to use the essential oil topically). flourish! well in poorer soil and is a wonder Lavender also has a calming effect and Many of us have a small growing immune stimulant and antibacterial the dried flowers can be drank as a tea or space and utilize containers to plant agent. The flowers and roots are used as used in eye pillows or slaves and applied throughout the growing season. Make it medicine, but I would recommend that to areas of need. There are many healing count! Plant herbs and other medicinals unless you know you have soil that has applications for lavender and I am only that you can use in your everyday life! not had any pesticides added to it, that touching on a few here. For more ideas, Enhance your overall health and enjoy a you just make a tea from the flowers. consider talking to Kathy Larsen who connection with the earth while you do Sprinkle seeds NOW and cover gently now runs the ‘Made in Vernonia’ store… it. with the soil. If you want to harvest the she and her mother own the lavender Thanks for joining me. Be well~ nd root, wait until the 2 year. farm on Timber Road and probably Thyme: Also a wonderfully know a thousand different ways to use easy herb to grow in a container. It is packed with flavor and a wonderful herb to use in cooking. For your mortgage purchase and refinancing You may notice that it needs look to U.S. Bank Home Mortgage! is also used in different household cleaners. 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Mortgage products are offered through U.S. Bank National So, growing it in pots or Association. To learn more about U.S. Bank products visit usbank.com Member FDIC 022112-16154 in a rock garden setting Vernonia Students of the Month April 2012 Myriah Henschel , Grade 4 Myriah is an outstanding example of a good student. She works hard, turns in her homework every day, strives to be the best she can be and is always willing to help her schoolmates. She has even been noticed standing up for students when they are being bullied. Myriah says her favorite subject is Math. She is involved in Girl Scouts and hopes to play soccer this year. Myriah says she loves to swim and also collects rocks. Kara Christie , may8 Grade 8 Kara is known as an outgoing, kind and respectful student who is is always willing to do what needs to be done. She is “...like a ray of sunshine...she brightens the room when she walks in,” says one of her teachers. She is organized, neat and very concerned about her assignments and grades. Kara says she “really, really, really loves art class!, ” including photography and watercolors. She plays volleyball and softball and is involved in OSSOM. In her free time she enjoys drawing, reading and graphic design. Jerimiah Hammons , Grade 10 Jerimiah played on the VHS football team this year, is part of the Student Leadership Class and is involved with OSSOM. He says his favorite class in school is History with Mr. Brown. Outside of school he is actively involved in the Vernonia Free Wheelers club and has recently volunteered to serve on the Vernonia City Parks Committee. Sponsored by Vernonia’s Voice Senior Center Activities 5-Area Luncheon: Monday, May 29 (503-429-3912) any week day, from at the Vernonia Senior Center 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one day lead time for larger orders. The Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts: Center’s front door opens at 9:00, but Fabulous breakfasts are available to the side parking lot door opens at 7:00. the public on Fridays for a cost of Ah, sweet treats! only $3.50. The event happens at the Vernonia Senior Center (446 Bridge Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each Fri- found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in day. Meal price includes a beverage, their Thrift Store. The retail store is too. Enter through the side, parking lot open Monday through Friday, from door. What a deal! 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Thrift Store provides funds for the Senior Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia Center’s facility and its many activi- Senior Center offers nutritious and ties. Donations can also be dropped off tasty lunches each weekday for a $4 during those same hours, and donated donation for seniors over 60; cost is $5 clothes need to be clean and in good for anyone under 60. To-go meals are condition so they are “sales ready”. available for $5. These are available We are offering half off during the first to the public, not just Senior Citizens. week of each month. Buy locally and (Mealtime is noon; late arrivals may support your local Senior Center. not be served.) You can reserve your For after hours drop-offs please con- lunch by calling by 11:15 AM, or fur- tact Pauline 503-429-5810. ther in advance if possible, to assist the cooks as they prepare the day’s meals. Special Days: On the last Wednesday Meals on Wheels are available for a $4 of the month Wauna Credit Union will donations for seniors over 60. Please be serving ice cream. On the last Fri- contact the Senior Center for an appli- day of the month we will serve birth- cation. day cake and ice cream to celebrate that month’s birthdays. Maple Bars available locally! Con- nie King, the cook at the Senior Cen- Membership Dues: Another way to ter, is making maple bars each day. The support Vernonia’s Senior Center is to maple bars are available to the public, pay the $15 annual membership dues. too, and only cost $1 each. Availabil- Checks may be mailed or dropped off ity is subject to quantity on hand. You at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and can assure yourself of a good supply older may join. by pre-ordering them directly from Connie by calling the Senior Center Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912
