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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
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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
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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
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with the soil. If you want to harvest the she and her mother own the lavender
Thanks for joining me. Be well~
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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.
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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 ,
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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.
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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
