Maintaining a balanced pH is necessary for everything from beautiful rose bushes to a healthy fish tank or a properly balanced pool. We tend
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Health Tips
Sodium Bicarbonate
More commonly known as baking soda, this mineral has a long history of use in cooking, cleaning and medicine. Sodium bicarbonate is composed of
Balancing the Body’s Chemistry
It is integral to balance the body chemistry for proper cell metabolism and optimal endocrine function. October begins a four week course directed by
Blue Boy Herbs Presents Fall Herb Classes and Walks
Herbalist Darrell Martin is offering fall classes for those interested in becoming proficient in using native medicinals. Each class will cover native plants
The Teas of Fall
A Tea Tasting Featuring Four Delicious Teas Thursday, October 4 4 – 6 pm Featuring Apple Spice Black Tea, African Autumn Rooibos, Pomegranate Madagascar
Want to Know More About Kombucha?
Although Kombucha is sometimes referred to as Manchurian mushroom or Kombucha mushroom, this unique organism is actually not a mushroom at all. Kombucha is
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting: Natural Health & Healing
Darrell Martin of Blueboy Herbs will speak on “Nature’s Plants for Your Health & Healing and Tincture Making”. A discussion will follow the lecture.
The Basics of Jellies and Jams
Making jellies and jams is a great way to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy year round! The first step is deciding which
Holistic Education Meeting: What Your Eyes Say About Your Health
On Thursday, August 16, 2012, John Osborne of Hattiesburg, MS will discuss using Iridology to improve your health. Iridology is the practice of examining
Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles
The Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all residents and visitors to Covington. The main focus
Discover the Benefits of Eating Local
There are several Benefits to Eating Local Foods Fresh Foods Taste Better (and last longer) There’s no comparison between fresh-picked produce and produce that
Edible Flowers
Flowers can turn an ordinary yard into an oasis, but did you know they can spruce up culinary dishes as well? There are a
Planning Your Garden
When planning your garden, placement of certain plants should be taken into account. Permanent locations must be picked out for plants with a longer
Planting a Windowbox
Windowboxes will brighten windows and homes all year. The spring displays may contain dwarf evergreen shrubs, miniature conifers, variegated ivies and bulbous plants. Summer
Planting a Hanging Basket
Most wire-framed hanging baskets are sold with a moss lining which is essential for moisture retention. Equal parts peat-based and loam-based compost makes an
Covington: The Sanitarium of the South
Covington was announced “The Healthiest Place in the United States” by the the United States Census Bureau in 1890. In that year, out of