With the wild weather we’ve had so far this summer, it’s been a weird year in my garden.  Except that I’ve enjoyed one victory that I’ve never before been able to accomplish–the pot of mint I started in the spring has transformed into a full-fledged flourishing, fragrant plant! To celebrate my herbaceous victory (strange, isn’t…

Have you checked out our bevvy of health quizzes lately?  We’ve just spiffed them up with a new design, and if you’re the personality quiz type, you’ll definitely want to check them out. Here are my 5 favorites, for your quizzing pleasure.  And if you have suggestions for quizzes you’d like to see on Beliefnet,…

Did you know that allegedly you can walk into any Starbucks and request free spent coffee grounds to enrich your garden or compost? Me either! I haven’t actually tried this yet, not having a garden and all, but the company even has this whole composting/gardening section on its website. And bloggers galore confirm it. The section…

‘Tis the season for outdoor activities….and their inevitable accompanying health concerns.  Mosquitoes come with many, from the plain old itch factor to West Nile Virus and EEE.  How can you protect yourself without bathing in DEET or other crazy chemicals? There are many natural repellents on the market, but you can make your own and…

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