The Almond Blossom

The Almond Blossom

Of all the fruit of the garden the first to bloom is the almond tree. With it, the feeling that starts at the end of the winter is a reality and it's always nice to see these flowers on a sunny day in the countryside.



The Almond originating in the mountainous regions of Central Asia and is cultivated in Spain for over 2,000 years. Its botanical name is Prunus amygdalus and belongs to the family of lasRosáceas.



Their roots make it up a few more in diameter, that develop in breadth and depth and the subsequent ramifications emerging root system forming a high-volume and length. Regarding its trunk is smooth in youth, becoming cracked with time. When the tree is young the bark is green ... turning brown and gray as the tree becomes an adult.



Technically, the almond has different fruiting bodies that are called with names like 'mixed bouquets', 'the chiffon' and 'May bouquets', these are the most important since they have buds solitary.



Almond leaves are bright green, lanceolate shaped, long, narrow and pointed. And the flowers have five sepals and five petals, these colors varying from white and pink. As the fruit is technically a drupe with a single hard-shelled seed normally, which is edible and which has two integuments surround.

Anecdotally, the almond is a self-incompatible species, and therefore requires cross-pollination. So, first must be placed pollinators for greater fruit set and the other ... the work of the bees is essential.

Mint Features

Mint Features

The properties of mint are multiple and many known. The genus Mentha belongs to the family of Lamiaceae and in it are a large number of species such as, for example, Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata aromatic and culinary ... so popular in so many gardens.



Mint leaves
Mint is an edible herb prized for its refreshing aroma. It is rather used as a condiment in the kitchen and in the industry, their extracts are included in various lines of mouth and food products. Direct consumption or its derivatives gives us a sense of freshness in the mouth and airways. Also, its aroma is an appetite stimulant.
Distillation of mint essential oil is extracted rich in menthol (alcohol which has a cooling effect on the mucous membranes and has antipruritic and antiseptic properties.) This ingredient is highly valued and widely used commercially in areas of industrial food production such as candy, lotion, oral products, perfumes etc.
A gastronomic level, mint leaves are used in both dry and green. And of course in drinks like mojitos, mint tea, etc.
Another property of the mint is part of aromatherapy and is used as a stimulant for allegedly energizing effect on the emotional side.

Like planting a palm tree inside the house

Like planting a palm tree inside the house

The palm trees are in pots, inside the home, need more care than those that are planted directly in soil. We must pay more attention to watering, the fertilizer, the growth (to change the pot), in the light it receives, and so on.



Humidity. As in most households is generally low humidity, the palm can begin to dry (its leaves wither, lose luster and dry on top). In that case we recommend spray the plant with water.

Luz. As in most households the internal light is not much, the plant can suffer the lack of lighting, so it will stop growing and the leaves lose their normal brightness. For that reason it is advised that the palm is always near a window, if this is not possible, can be placed near the same place it near fluorescent lights and white walls.

Irrigation. In the case of palm trees is better to fall short with the water going over. Ideally, watering one or two times in the summer and every 10 or 12 days in the winter. The soil should allow for proper drainage so that water does not accumulate at the bottom of the pot.

Fertilizer. As the palm trees that grow indoors are low, the amount of fertilizer needed is small. This plant prefers slow-acting fertilizer, so not recommended for liquid fertilizers. Should be applied twice a year, once in autumn and the other in spring.


Clean. When leaves containing dust should be cleaned with a damp sponge or hose.

Transplant. To grow faster, the palms should be transplanted into a larger pot every 2 years or so.

Fresh air. Where possible, we recommend removing the palm to the outside (when the tempo is good) and always place them in a sheltered, shaded area.

Medicinal properties of Pie de Leon

Medicinal properties of Pie de Leon

Herbaceous 10-40 cm. Prefers damp, mountain. Alchemia the term as used in various alchemical preparations.

The tannins produce an astringent (antidiarrheal, hemostatic, healing-reepitelizante) and bactericidal salicylic acid, antipyretic and analgesic. It is also diuretic and scar. Flavonoids a regulatory effect of circulation (venotonic, vasoprotective): improves elasticity of the veins and increases capillary resistance, reducing its permeability. It has been shown that flavonoids have an anti-elastase action, which protects the elastic and connective tissues of the action of proteolytic enzymes. Antiatherosclerotic: Alchemilla extracts show experimentally a protective action on LDL fraction to oxidation in a very superior to that produced by alpha-tocopherol.




Indicated for diarrhea, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, phlebitis, metrorrhagia. Flu, colds. States in which requires an increase of diuresis: urinary disorders (cystitis, ureteritis urethritis, oliguria, urolithiasis), hyper, hyperuricemia, gout, hypertension, edema, overweight accompanied by fluid retention. Dysmenorrhea. In topical use: wounds, Periodontal disease, sore throat, wounds, skin and corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, rashes, stretch marks, itching, vulvovaginitis, bleeding postafeitado (lotion).

Contraindicated with gastritis, peptic ulcer disease.
Tannins can be irritating to the digestive mucosa. To alleviate it can be prescribed in the form of capsules or tablets or drug-related enteric demulcent such as marshmallow.
Its use as a diuretic in hypertension, heart disease or moderate or severe renal insufficiency, should be done only by prescription and under medical supervision, with the potential danger of uncontrolled fluid intake, the possibility that there is a tension imbalance.

The Lotus Flower

The Lotus Flower

The Lotus is a very unique plant, although it should very well know what species it is, because under the word 'Lotus', there are several species which have nothing to do flowers and appearance of the plant.




Similarly, it is very common to confuse the concept of 'Lotus' and 'Lotus' ... and as a direct result ... what plant we mean when we use them. Lotus flower When we say we are talking about a flower garden plant used a lot in rock gardens, whereas when we speak of 'lotus', we refer to an aquatic plant such as water lilies ....



In this case, we refer specifically to the Lotus flower. And within them there are several species such as berthelotii Lotus, Lotus maculatus, and Lotus tetragonolobus Lotus corniculata for example. Of these, the Lotus and Lotus maculatus berthelotii are commonly used in gardens, mostly in the Mediterranean and in the form of seed beads.



In full bloom, when it is abundant, the forms and the appearance of Lotus flowers convey a visual spectacle as if the plant was in flames.

The Almond Blossom

The Almond Blossom

Of all the fruit of the garden the first to bloom is the almond tree. With it, the feeling that starts at the end of the winter is a reality and it's always nice to see these flowers on a sunny day in the countryside.



The Almond originating in the mountainous regions of Central Asia and is cultivated in Spain for over 2,000 years. Its botanical name is Prunus amygdalus and belongs to the family of lasRosáceas.



Their roots make it up a few more in diameter, that develop in breadth and depth and the subsequent ramifications emerging root system forming a high-volume and length. As for the trunk is smooth in youth, becoming cracked with time. When the tree is young the bark is green ... turning brown and gray as the tree becomes an adult.



Technically, the almond has different fruiting bodies that are called with names like 'mixed bouquets', 'the chiffon' and 'May bouquets', these are the most important since they have buds solitary.



Almond leaves are bright green, lanceolate shaped, long, narrow and pointed. And the flowers have five sepals and five petals, these colors varying from white and pink. As the fruit is technically a drupe hard shell usually with a single seed, which is edible and which has two integuments surround.
Anecdotally, the almond is a self-incompatible species, and therefore requires cross-pollination. So, first be placed pollinators for greater fruit set and the other ... the work of the bees is essential.