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Marshmallow is a flower
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) is indeed the plant that the original marshmallow confection was made from. The root and leaves contain a sweet, gummy mucilage that, when mixed with water, form a slick gel. It's used medicinally to coat the throat a… more »
04/03/09 10:30:48 am , by sheri 
, 316 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life,
1 comment » Geeked for Sprouts
During the Winter, when I'm missing the garden and craving fresh greens, I do "indoor gardening" and grow sprouts. Sprouts are germinated seeds. They're fresh-tasting, refreshingly crunchy, and full of vitamins and minerals, as well as high in prote… more »
Tags: sprouts
02/03/09 01:12:22 pm , by sheri , 212 views, Herban Gardening, D.I.Y., Living the Green Life,
Leave a comment » Have you seen "Hidden Dangers in Kids Meals"?
Summary on YouTube: "This explosive exposé reveals what the biotech industry doesn't want you to know - how industry manipulation and political collusion, not sound science, allow dangerous genetically engineered food into your daily diet. Company resear… more »