Podcasts about Achillea

The world of Spartacus is back — and Dope Interviews brings you an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk with the stars of House of Ashur, the brand-new STARZ series expanding the iconic franchise. Host Warren Shaw sits down with:Nick Tarabay on returning to Ashur after a decade, the character's emotional complexity, and why the “villain” label never fit.Tenika Davis on portraying Achillea with strength, vulnerability, and purpose — without falling into harmful portrayals of Black women in ancient worlds.Jamie Slater on stepping into Cornelia's unapologetic ruthlessness and why the women of this universe remain its backbone.This episode dives into acting craft, character psychology, world-building, trauma portrayal, empowerment, and what fans can expect from the new series. If you love Spartacus, STARZ dramas, powerful female performances, or smart conversations about entertainment culture — this one is for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshawFollow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshawRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

A quote attributed to Hippocrates says “all disease begins in the gut.” No surprise, then, that gut-heal tea is a major part of our practice! We work with this formula – or better said, this schema for creating individualized formulae – very, very often. It's not only a ‘digestive' blend, it's also a nervine formula: it operates at the nexus between the digestive and nervous systems.But we don't prepare it the same way every time! Variation is essential to make a blend that best suits a person's body and needs. Today's episode of the Holistic Herbalism Podcast is all about this flexibility in formulation.We can adjust the blend based on the person's energetics, the desired actions of the herbs, and special affinities they have. While we must avoid creating a ‘kitchen sink' of insufficiently intentional herbs, there's plenty of room for addressing the specific patterns in each person.Here are the specific versions of gut-heal tea formulae we explored in this episode:“the original” gut-heal teacalendula (Calendula off.) flowerplantain (Plantago major) leafpeppermint (Mentha piperita) leafchamomile (Matricaria recutita) flowerginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizomefennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seedlicorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) roota gut-heal tea for the holidays1 part calendula (Calendula off.)1 part chamomile (Matricaria recutita)1/2 part rose petals (Rosa spp.)1/2 part yarrow (Achillea millefolium)1 part damiana (Turnera diffusa)1 part wood betony (Stachys off.)1/2 part fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)1/2+ part ginger (Zingiber off.)5 or 6 cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum)katja's current gut-heal teaself-heal (Prunella vulgaris)chamomile (Matricaria recutita)betony (Stachys off.)catnip (Nepeta cataria)ginger (Zingiber off.)tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)ryn's current gut-heal teayarrow (Achillea millefolium)saint john's wort (Hypericum perforatum)centaury (Centaurium erythraea)peppermint (Mentha x piperita)ginger (Zingiber off.)plantain (Plantago major)catnip (Nepeta cataria)fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)gotu kola (Centella asiatica)lungwort (Pulmonaria off.)We dive into gut-heal tea most fully in our Digestive Health course, though as you'll understand after you've heard this episode, it's also really relevant to Neurological & Emotional Health.For more principles & strategies of formulation, check out our Fundamentals of Formulation course! And if you're feeling a little uncertain about the individual herbs themselves, the Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica is where to begin.Like all our offerings, these online video courses come with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, lifetime access to current & future course material, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

The Time Riders: Part 8 A Date With Death. Based on a post by BiscuitHammer, in 16 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Into the pit. Domitia was brought through the streets, which were lined with huge crowds watching her somberly. She was attended by at least twenty soldiers, who walked in silence around her. Accompanying them were her former sister Vestals and the Pontifex Maximus, one of the greatest priests in Rome and head of the state religion. It was he who ultimately was in charge of the Virgins, both choosing them and stripping them of their office if the need arose. He walked ahead of her, his face grave. Domitia wore a simple white tunic now, but all other signs of her former life were gone. Her magnificent braids were undone, and her brown hair hung down her back shamefully. The colors she'd been allowed to wear were missing. In times past, disgraced Virgins had been excoriated, possibly just beaten with a rod, but now, in the height of mighty Rome's power, the punishment was death, for endangering the city. But no one was insane enough to spill the blood of a Vestal Virgin, disgraced or not, so her execution was not so direct. She would be sent underground into a small chamber, with a stock of food and supplies, and locked in there until she starved to death, or succumbed to sickness. They weren't killing her, per se; she was merely shunned until she died. Such was the way of Imperial Rome. Her condemnation and pronouncement of her fate had already been declared, at the beginning of this long walk, meant to be a show of penitence before the face of all Rome. And as humiliated and crushed as she was, her foremost thought was about Bonosus, and his magnificent cock. Even now, being led through the streets, her cunt was wet and ached to feel him buried inside her. Before she knew it, they had arrived at their destination, a small area in the north of the city, with a plot dug into the ground. Stopping at its edge, she looked down inside; the walls were lined with wood, probably to prevent a collapse, and there seemed to be a small stool and a cot within. She heard hysterical sobbing from nearby, and turned her head to see her mother, her birth mother, Pompeneia, weeping from behind the barricade of guards and calling out to her. Domitia's heart ached for a moment, but then she turned her gaze back to the den prepared for her. Her fate was sealed. She glanced over to look at her sister Vestals, but they refused to look at her, staring ahead resolutely. She could see tears in dear Silla's eyes, though; she had hurt the Sisterhood badly, and this was how she was to pay for it. So be it. With all the dignity she could muster, Domitia swallowed her fear and stepped forward, turning and climbing down the ladder, descending roughly ten feet until she reached the earthen floor. There were small candles burning on some stone surfaces, allowing for dim light. She looked upward, and the last thing she saw was the face of the Pontifex Maximus looking down at her, his expression unreadable, before a heavy door was slammed down and locked, cutting off all light and all sound from above. She shuddered at the sound, her stomach twisting in knots. She knew that there was no way out. The door would be weighted, and guards set outside for weeks, to prevent anyone from trying to rescue her. Despite her fear, she looked around, noting the small amount of food supplies left for her, and a small, narrow hole dug in one corner where she was to relieve herself. It wouldn't do to have a Vestal Virgin stinking of shit, even a disgraced one, and even in death. The silence was almost terrifying. She slumped into the small chair left for her, shivering and biting her lip as she felt that her cunt was still wet, the sticky lips parting slightly as she spread her legs. Thoughts of Bonosus returned to her, and she couldn't help but reach down beneath her tunic and begin rubbing her fingers over herself. The fear she felt melted away as she tickled her throbbing clit and teased her warm nether lips. Domitia closed her eyes and sighed in pleasure. If she was to die in this hateful place, it would be while cumming, thinking of that magnificent cock, spurting inside her one last time; The wall opposite her creaked and opened, the stout wooden boards pulling away. Domitia almost yelped in shock, but she didn't stop playing with herself. She stared in astonishment as a tall blonde woman came inside, carrying a torch. Following her was Nanu, a slave-girl that Domitia would have sworn belonged to her parents. "Well, hello, Domitia," the blonde woman said, smiling at her. "I'm Lady Aurora Horatia, Bonosus' mistress. Are you ready to get out of here?" Domitia nodded, but then paused, reconsidering as her fingers plunged in and out of her molten cunt. "Can you; give me just a moment here?" the former Virgin asked sheepishly. Into the Arena. Mark winced and squinted as the great gate opened, allowing light to flood into the dark tunnel. The grinding and heaving of the gears that moved the iron-reinforced barriers echoed loudly, and his heart pounded in anxiety. He was almost hyperventilating, and he could feel the blood racing through his veins. Maybe taking the adrenalin tab he'd finally found stashed behind a loose brick wasn't such a good idea. And no instructions, either. He reminded himself to punch himself in the face when he saw himself again. Hey, at least he knew he survived. He felt himself shoved roughly out into the arena, looking around in bewilderment as tens of thousands of people all shouted and jeered at him. Part of the huge stadium was cast into shadow because of the giant canvas awning that covered a full third of its seating and the arena in the center. He thought it was called the Velarium, but he wasn't sure. The roaring noise of the crowds hurt his ears, and he felt dizzy. The tab's effects apparently hadn't evened out in him yet. Maybe he should have taken it earlier? Wearing his itchy burlap loincloth, a rope belt, sandals and nothing else, Mark wandered slowly toward the center of the sandy field, his cudgel in hand. The echoing sounds of the crowd were maddening, and he felt almost dizzy. What was the purpose of this damn tab, anyway? Guards approached him. His urge was to run, but where would he go? Trembling, he stood his ground and waited for them. One of them grabbed him roughly and spun him about to face something, shoving him to one knee. Mark gasped, but then looked up and paused. On the other side of the giant stadium, sitting in a shaded box, was a man wearing purple, surrounded by guards and other dignitaries. It had to be the Emperor. The most powerful man in the world. If only he knew which one it was. Maybe he could've gotten an autograph. He chuckled bitterly at his joke, but the guard holding him told him to shut up and slapped him across the back of the head. Mark's eyes snapped open and fury flared through him. He surged to his feet and his shoulder-block knocked the guard backwards, to the astonishment of the audience. The guard and another one nearby drew their weapons and were about to kill him, when trumpets blared from all around the perimeter of the Colosseum. Mark looked around warily, seeing the reaction of the crowds as the two guards withdrew. Drums sounded out now, and more trumpets. He looked over at the emperor, his eyes going wide as he noticed a familiar, stunning blonde woman in a seat next to him and watching Mark with a smirk. Kneeling beside her was Nanu. "Jesus, Becky, there's a million people in Rome; how many did you fuck?" he muttered, scowling. He heard the gates clanking open again and spun to face them, his heart racing again. From the dark tunnel strode a stout, bald man wearing leather armour on his shoulder and a metal-studded skirt, carrying a shield and wielding a small axe. "What is this, fetish night at the Colosseum?" Mark complained loudly as the man began to run toward him. Mark braced himself, watching warily. His earlier anxiety was being replaced by anger, and a desire to either flee or fight. He'd just trust to his adrenalin and hope that his future self knew what the Hell he was doing. The gladiator ran up and swung at Mark, who ducked and came up behind his foe. Before the man could turn, Mark struck him across the back of the head with his cudgel. The man crashed to the ground face-first. The crowd was yelling in outrage and astonishment. Apparently, that wasn't supposed to happen. The man showed no signs of rising, merely stirring feebly and groaning, a huge goose egg rising on the back of his head. Hastily, Mark leaned down and pulled the round wooden shield off the man's arm and pried the axe from his grip. He stood up, trying to control his breathing. His heart felt like it would burst out of his chest. He looked around, making sure no one was approaching him from any other direction, but nobody seemed to be forthcoming. Where was his next foe? It dawned on him that he hadn't been expected to last beyond this first fight. They were probably scrambling to figure out what to do next. Doubtless they'd be finding another gladiator to throw at him. He chanced a glance up at Becky, but she sat still, simply watching him. He didn't blame her; she was supposed to have turned on him, after all. He did notice that she was keeping one leg crossed over the other and bouncing her thighs subtly. Maybe the hormones weren't completely out of her system yet. Or it could have just been normal horny Becky. Who knew at this point? A few seconds later, the gates on another section of the concave wall that surrounded him opened slowly, and out strode a tall man, wearing only a loincloth like himself and greaves, but carrying a weighted net in one hand, and a trident in the other. "Trident!" Mark exclaimed to himself, remembering. "That's what those fucking things are called! Now I can; Hey!" Mark had gotten distracted and only barely jumped out of the way of the retiarius, who thrust his trident, trying to skewer his foe. Mark angrily struck at the man's head with his axe, but he raised the haft of the weapon to block and Mark's axe broke on it. The crowd cheered wildly as it saw what happened. Mark stared dumbly at the splintered handle of his weapon, the iron head missing entirely, having spun off to land in the dust several inconvenient feet away. "What the shit?" Mark shouted angrily as he dodged another attack, keeping his shield between himself and his enemy. The trident's tines glanced off the face of his shield, coming perilously close to ripping open his side. "You mean I can't kill anyone? I'm timelocked from killing someone, even if they're trying to kill me?" He dodged again and scrambled for his cudgel, lying next to the first man he'd knocked unconscious. The man he was fighting was quick, though, and lunged in, jamming his weapon forward and trying to impale Mark through his stomach with it. Mark blocked with the shield, shuddering in panic as he felt the tines burst through the wood and punch out the back side, dangerously close to his belly. But the trident was caught now, and now the two men wrestled back and forth desperately, with the retiarius trying to free his weapon and Mark doing everything he could to prevent that exact thing. Suddenly he realized that he was doing exactly the wrong thing, and simply let go of his shield. The gladiator now held his trident awkwardly, weighed down as it was by the shield embedded on it, and with no safe recourse to get it back. He flailed at Mark with the weighted edges of his net, threatening to break smaller bones if he got in too close. Mark dashed for the cudgel again, and this time his opponent couldn't quickly follow him. Mark picked it up and tried putting the man on the defensive, skirting around him, looking for an opening to strike. The man glared at him balefully, swinging the net if Mark got too close. He's not armored and he can't use his weapon; Mark reminded himself. He flung his cudgel at the gladiator's face and surged in while the man was trying to block the unexpected projectile. His trident was weighted down with Mark's shield, so he was using the net frantically to avoid being struck. Mark plowed into the man and took him down to the ground, using his advantage in height and weight. His foe wheezed as he landed hard on his back, beginning to thrash as Mark straddled his chest and pummeled at him. A lucky punch got through and Mark snapped his foe's head to the side with a right across the jaw. He went to sleep. The crowds were shouting again angrily as Mark stood, recovering his stupid club and taking the man's net, since the shield was wrecked, and the trident was no use since he apparently wasn't allowed to kill anyone. How did time lock know, anyway? He bent over, trying to control his breathing and his pulse. His head was spinning again from the anxiety. What the Hell was his future self thinking, leaving that damn tab to use? What sort of advantage and futuristic superpower was panic? You're pumping adrenalin; it makes runners faster, it makes them run longer; it makes people stronger in a crisis; He opened his eyes and stood, turning around and looking at the thousands upon thousands of people who hated him. Fuck those people. He turned and looked at the emperor and held the weighted net in the air, scowling at the sovereign. "That all you got, asshole?" he shouted, feeling himself get angrier and more aggressive with every moment. Becky could barely hear what Mark was yelling over the noise of the crowds, but she shifted somewhat uncomfortably when she felt the mood of the man next to her darken. "So that's how he wants to play it, hmm?" muttered the emperor, resting his cheek against his hand. "Uppity thing, this boy of yours, Lady Horatia." "Oh, he is no longer mine, great emperor; this behavior, reprehensible as it might be, is unknown to me. Please dispose of the upstart as you see fit," Becky replied, knowing better than to be perceived as defending Mark. "You can count on that, my lady;” he replied, nodding absently as he made some vague motion to a signaler. "If you will excuse me, sire, I must depart for a moment," Becky said, trying to not sound urgent. The emperor looked at her quizzically for a moment: "You would miss his doom?" She made a show of blushing: "His life and death mean nothing to me now, but all this excitement has undone me, sire. I must go and relieve myself, because it wouldn't do to piss myself in your presence." "Very well, then," he said, nodding. "But try to be back soon." Becky stood and bowed before exiting the emperor's spectator box, taking Nanu with her, pulling her along by the wrist. "My lady, is now a good time to see to such functions?" asked the Egyptian girl as she followed the blonde woman. "Is Bonosus not in great danger? I thought you meant to rescue him." "I can't rescue him sitting next to that pompous ass, now can I?" Becky hissed as she strode down one of the hallways. "And keep your voice down; I don't want people to know what we're doing." "Sorry, mistress," Nanu replied, blushing. She allowed herself to be dragged along for several seconds before asking her next question. "What are we doing, exactly?" "You'll see soon enough," Becky said grimly, her blue eyes flashing as she pushed through the throngs of people in the hallways that ran around the length of the Colosseum. "I hope you wore your cock-sucking lips today;” The huge man lumbered towards Mark; he was well over half a foot taller than Mark, and a whole lot heavier. Beneath his layer of fat, he was obviously muscular and very strong. He carried a shield in one hand, a wicked sword in the other. His loincloth was made of tough leather, covered in metal studs. His wide belt was also braced with metal. His right arm was protected from shoulder to wrist by a cauldron and gleaming steel plates. On his head was an intimidating helmet, the face mask looking like something out of "Mad Max: Fury Road," with a peaked top that sported what looked like a curved metal blade or sail. It looked like he was wearing a can opener on his head. "Fuck;” Mark whined to himself as he stood his ground, trying to figure out how he was going to keep from getting killed. He held his cudgel and his net, trying to look threatening, but the gorilla coming at him didn't seem to care. He jumped out of the way as the Samnite slashed with his sword. He tried to move in, but was sent flying backwards when the gladiator suddenly slammed the front of his shield into him. Landing on his back, Mark only had a split second to roll out of the way as the point of his foe's sword drove down into the dirt where'd he'd only just been. He kicked at the man's leg, but it held, and he scrambled away, looking to put some distance between them. "Hey, Jason Voorhies!" he called out, waving his club in the air. "Over here, candy-ass!" The gladiator turned his head to look at him while trying to wrench his blade from the hard-packed earth. He finally did so and stood upright, rolling his shoulders and striding forward again. He slashed with his blade, but Mark dodged once again and then threw his net over his foe. The Samnite got caught in it, but didn't go down, trying angrily to remove it. Mark jumped on his back and began hammering away with his stupid little club. The giant staggered about, flailing wildly to dislodge his smaller foe. The jeering from the crowd was punctuated with increasing amounts of laughter at this ridiculous spectacle. Mark hung on for dear life with one arm wrapped around the man, his other hand whacking away at the foe's helmet. But his own net was preventing the blows from being fully effective, despite the metallic ringing of his strikes. Unable to reach the pest on his back or use his weapons, the huge man simply fell backwards, hoping to crush Mark. It wasn't graceful, and it wasn't pretty, but it did stun Mark long enough to stop him from hitting his foe with his cudgel. "Oh fuck;” Mark wheezed as the Samnite rolled off him and struggled to get up while removing the netting. Mark slowly crawled away, shaking his head to stop the world from spinning. The jellied tissue that was once his lungs was on fire, and strained to get oxygen circulating through him. He heard his foe growl in frustration, and then he felt himself getting grabbed by the scruff of the neck and the back of his loincloth before being hauled completely off the ground; The crowd went wild as the gladiator threw Bonosus bodily to the ground, as if trying to crush his bones with the impact. He picked him up again and dashed him to the hard-packed earth, having given up on removing the net. Mark protected himself from the slams as best he could, but it wasn't helping much, given the strength of the man who was mauling him. The fourth time getting slammed to the ground was about Mark's limit, and the world had become nonsense around him; everything sounded like it was being played in drunken slow motion. His vision swam, and he really just wanted to take a damn nap. He shook his head trying to clear it, remembering that Becky had bought him time, so he'd best not waste it getting rag-dolled by this shit stain. While the Samnite was reaching down for him, Mark managed to roll onto his back and kicked up, hard, between the gladiator's legs. His foot found the man's crotch, and while the force of the blow was lessened by the net's interference, his foe still groaned, and his knees bent. Mark kicked again, and then once more, having finally staggered his foe. The man sank to his knees, holding his crotch. Mark couldn't see his face, but he was obviously in a great deal of pain. Mark staggered to his feet, ignoring the crowd's jeers and screams, focusing only on his foe. The gladiator was now protecting his crotch with his hands, so Mark couldn't kick him there, so he slammed the bottom of his foot into the larger man's chest, knocking him on his back, where he lay moaning. Mark stamped on his crotch for good measure. "Stop, dammit!" wailed the man. "Quit kicking me in the cock!" "Fuck you!" Mark spat, scowling. His chest was on fire and his entire body throbbed in pain. "You were trying to kill me, fuckface! Why should I give a shit what you think?" "I'll stop, I'll stop!" the man pleaded, writhing under the net and totally at Mark's mercy. "Just don't wreck my cock, I was gonna fuck tonight!" "Yeah, right," Mark sneered. "Who were you gonna fuck?" Mark spun as he heard an ululating war cry, and his eyes widened as he saw a woman running toward him, carrying a whip in one hand and a sword in the other. Her spiked hair was wet with blue woad paste, and her eyes were mad with battle lust. "Her;” the Samnite indicated. Becky and Nanu were both on their knees, mouths bobbing back and forth on the cocks of the men they had leaning back against the wall, groaning and pumping their hips. Neither of the men could believe their luck; they thought this would be another boring day for measly pay. From up here, they couldn't even see the action down in the arena well. Sulus and Catullus, two former merchant marines, were charged with keeping the Velarium in place during the spectacles. Their extensive experience with canvas sails made them ideal for this tedious but essential work. At least, that's what they were told, despite the thirty asses a day they received proclaiming otherwise. So imagine their good fortune and delight when this patrician woman and her slave-girl happened to wander on up, espy the two men, and offer to suck their cocks, without even charging them anything! Talk about Saturnalia in Quintilis! Nanu moaned as she swirled her tongue around the head of the cock she was sucking on, holding it by the base of the shaft, her eyes closed. This seemed like an odd time to be doing something like this, but Lady Aurora had been quite firm that it was part of the plan. So be it. Besides, that strange little patch her new mistress had affixed to the skin under her arm was making her so horny right now. Kneeling beside the slave, Becky's free hand reached out and took hold of Nanu's, giving it a squeeze. They continued pushing their wet mouths along the lengths of the throbbing shafts, both girls getting wetter and more aroused with each passing moment. Nanu pulled her mouth off the cock for a moment, sucking in air and breathing heavily as she massaged it with her tiny hand. Her face was flushed as she looked over at her new mistress, her eyes glazed with desire. Becky nodded her assent. Nanu stood quickly and lifted the long trails of her garment, exposing her ass and cunt to the man she'd been servicing. She turned around and leaned back against him, squirming her ass against his cock, making him moan loudly. With great need, she grabbed hold of his tool and speared herself down on it, sighing loudly before beginning to wiggle back and forth on him, shivering as he slid in and out of her. Becky rose to her feet soon after, moving around to face Nanu and leaning forward, with her hands on the slave-girl's shoulders and looking into her eyes. The marine got behind Becky and gripped her hips, pushing inside her. Becky moaned into Nanu's mouth as she kissed her, their tongues tangling hungrily while their tits squirmed and rubbed together. The men held tight and fucked the two women as hard as they could, looking to cum as quickly as possible. Hips smacked against asses and moans grew louder. Becky and Nanu now panted through an open-mouthed kiss, their hands groping one another in need. The Egyptian girl pressed back as hard as she could on the cock she was impaled on, while Becky ground in eager circles, yearning for release. Seconds later they were wailing into one another's mouths, shuddering in ecstasy as the men groaned and began pumping cum inside their wanton pussies. Becky and Nanu were relentless, milking the men for all they were worth, until they slumped to the stone floor, almost insensate from the orgasms these strange women had given them. Straddling the marines now, and facing into one another, Becky and Nanu continued kissing and fondling, even as they moved slowly up and down on the rigid poles they'd been fucking. "Umm, mistress;” Nanu said dreamily, lost in Becky's blue eyes. "I know, my love," Becky murmured, giving Nanu many light kisses on the lips, as if she was unable to help herself. "But we must; smooch; get ready to; do our part; smooch; and rescue Mark;” Nanu pulled back from the kiss and looked up in confusion. "Mark?" "Bonosus," Becky corrected herself, waving it off. "I'll explain later. Now help me get ready;” The crowd was howling with laughter as Mark ran around the arena in a panic, chased by the gladiatrix, who cracked her whip at him, screeching for him to get his ass back there so she could kick it. Mark didn't need oppositional defiance disorder to ignore her demands. The tip of that whip was cracking awfully close behind him. The Samnite he'd downed earlier grunted and flopped down again as Mark stamped on his back while running over him. "Don't try to get up, asshole, you promised!" Mark shouted angrily. "If you do, I don't care if she's trying to kill me, I'll come over there and kick you in the balls so hard you'll be spitting them out!" "Okay! Okay!" the man shouted back, lying on his stomach and waiting. "But I hope she catches you and rips your skin off to wear as a cloak!" "Oh, go sit on a Doric column!" Mark grumbled, deking to the left to try to throw her off. At this point, the crowd was chanting something, what he could only Assume Was Her Name "Achilleia! Achilleia!" "What is that, Latin for Psycho Hose-Beast?" Mark complained loudly, noticing that he had not gained any ground on his foe. He only had the stupid cudgel, whereas she had a wicked sword and a goddam whip. He had the distinct impression he couldn't tire her; she had the look of a woman on a murder mission; her eyes were wild with bloodlust, the scream escaping her lips singing of his gory doom. "She's the greatest female gladiator in Rome!" called out the Samnite, still watching from his confines beneath the net. "She's been more than a match for many men who have fought her!" "Singing my praises doesn't get you more cunt than normal, Rullus!" Achilleia snapped, still chasing her quarry. Gods, this slave could run! Pity she had to kill him, he was well-built and had a great ass! She pressed harder, now swiping with her sword, since using her whip slowed her down some. Like most gladiators, she was wearing little armour, only leather greaves, a leather loincloth, an abbreviated leather cuirass that exposed her midriff but held her tits in place, and a leather cauldron and brace on one arm. A steel fillet around her forehead glittered with glass beads, off-setting her wild blue death-hawk hair. She whooped in triumph as the tip of her sword tore open the back of his loincloth and it fell away, leaving Mark completely exposed as he fled for his life. The crowd was laughing hysterically again. "Dammit, I hate freeballing when I'm running!" he shouted angrily, grimacing as his balls slapped around his thighs. "You have no idea how uncomfortable this is!" "Stop running then, coward!" Achilleia taunted, enjoying the view even as she tried to kill him. "I only offer the bliss of death! One red kiss of my blade across your throat, slave, and you; Off!" Done with running, Mark stopped very suddenly and braced himself, hunkering down so that Achilleia plowed into him, completely unprepared. She staggered backward and Mark whirled and grappled onto her, preventing her from using her weapons. The gladiatrix snarled and tried to knee him in the crotch, but he kept his legs judiciously in the way. They tottered and staggered about, vying for control, until they tripped over the Samnite, who was helpless to avoid them. "Oh Fuck!" he wheezed as they landed on him and then rolled off, still tussling. "Welcome to my world, dickface!" Mark shouted back at him, still wrestling with Achilleia, who meant to murder him repeatedly. Out of desperation, and with the effects of the tab still coursing through his blood, he picked her up bodily and threw her to the ground, her sword clattering away. He dropped to his knees instantly, smacking her in the face with his scrotum. "Teabag!" he shouted before whirling around and grappling onto her, trying to subdue her. He hated the thought of punching a woman, but she was trying to eviscerate him, so an exception might be in order. Achilleia was a veteran of the gladiator pits, however, and not so easily dealt with. She recovered and thrashed around, screeching and trying to claw her foe's eyes out. He swatted the whip from her hands before she could strike him with it. Mark found her increasingly difficult to manage, using his weight on top of her body to keep her in place. That plan went south, however, when she wrapped her legs around his waist and began rocking back and forth, until she was on top. They rolled around in the dust while the crowd went insane. Mark had her arms gripped tightly, out to the sides, which forced her body down closer to his. The wild look in her eyes chilled his blood, and she tried to bite his neck repeatedly, to tear his throat out. He countered frantically by using his head to shove hers away from his tender skin, and the result must have looked ridiculous, the two of them pushing and sparring with their heads. "Gurr, let; me; kill; you!" Achilleia hissed, struggling to maintain her balance over her stronger foe. "I'll make it quick, I promise!" "It'll feel good, I promise!" Mark sneered, butting the side of her head to knock it away. "Why would I make this easy for you?" "Gonna; rip you; a new;” Achilleia strained, pushing down harder. She then paused, her eyes going wide with shock. "What; gods, do you have a hard-on?" Mark used the momentary pause to roll her over, her arms pinned beside her head. Achilleia's eyes were still wide as she goggled up at him. Unfortunately, yes, he was hard again. Either he was developing some sort of danger fetish, or the hormones weren't quite as out of his system as he thought. They struggled and thrashed, with the look of shock on Achilleia's face becoming one of irritation, then a weird determination. She wasn't fighting about so much, and she seemed to be pushing with her hips, almost pumping with them. She glared and bit her lip. The roaring of the crowds was slowly abating as they watched the proceedings on the arena floor. What was happening? Seconds ago, the gladiatrix had been trying to kill the slave, now they were; what were they doing? Mark kept her pinned beneath him, and couldn't help but join her in squirming as they glared into one another's eyes. Achilleia was undulating her hips now, her upper body virtually motionless. Mark grimaced at the feel of the toughened leather around her middle grinding on his hard-on. "Dammit;” Achilleia growled. "Let go of my god-rotting hand so I can move my loincloth!" Mark took a chance and let go of one of her hands. It flashed down and pulled aside the leather garment before taking hold of his hard cock and guiding it to her entrance. Without another thought, Mark pushed down, deep inside her. Achilleia wailed loudly and wrapped her legs around his waist again, pulling him in deeper still. The entire Colosseum throng had gone silent as the spectators stared, stunned by what they were witnessing. All that could be heard, echoing through the giant stadium, was Achilleia's cries of pleasure. Was this really happening? "Achilleia? What the Hell?" the Samnite yelled in outrage, his girlfriend getting fucked by Rome's most hated slave mere feet away from him. "Shut up, Rullus, he's fucking huge!" Achilleia shouted back, pumping her hips wildly against Mark. The gladiator did as he was told and simply sulked, turning his head to look elsewhere. The emperor watched out stonily, not at all impressed with the turn of events his grand spectacle for the people had taken. He'd heard of the blasphemy this upstart slave had committed, and this was supposed to be a damnation of a great sin. Now it was another blasphemy. And where the Hell was Lady Aurora? He napped his fingers and one of his servants leaned in close, to see what his master wanted. "Have them all killed;” growled the emperor, determined to save face somehow. Mark thrust harder and harder, while Achilleia yelped and bucked beneath him, holding onto his back and with her legs still wrapped around his back. Nearby, Rullus was resting his helmeted head on his hand and rapping his fingers against the packed earth, trying to look bored. Not difficult for a man tangled inside a net. "Any time, you two;” he grumbled. "Oh, cram it, Linzer-head," Mark spat. "Say one more thing and I'll fuck her ass next!" "Oh!" Achilleia wailed, grinding and thrusting against Mark desperately. "I'm gonna; I ‘ Then she seized up and pushed up with all her strength, clenching her teeth so hard they might have cracked. As Rome watched on in stunned silence, the gladiatrix shrieked to the gods and came, hard. Mark shuddered and groaned, pumping profuse amounts of cum deep inside her clenching cunt. He thrust madly, emptying himself into her. Finally, they were both spent. Achilleia lay still beneath him, her chest rising and falling, skin glistening with sweat. Mark, exhausted, rested his forehead against her shoulder, too tired to defend himself if she tried to kill him now. Fortunately, his death was the farthest thing from her mind. Seconds of silence passed, before the thousands of spectators in the stands erupted into a wave of cheers and catcalls. Mark smiled and chuckled tiredly. "That can't be good;” he mused. "Nope," she agreed, sighing and biting on a knuckle as the last of the orgasm pulsed through her. "After that, they're certainly going to kill us. All of us. It doesn't matter; I would have died in the arena eventually. At least this way, I died with a cock in me and cumming hard." "Don't be so certain about that;” Mark replied, finally looking up and seeing all the gates opening and dozens of legionaries rushing toward them, spears at the ready. "Ah, I don't like this!" Nanu whined as she shimmied out along one of the corbels that held the vast awning in place. She held on like grim death as she edged forward, a small but sharp knife in one hand. "You can do it, my love," Becky said encouragingly, watching from their original position where they'd fucked the two marines. Both men were still snoozing, but she had tied their hands and feet for extra security. She would have done Nanu's job herself, but she was taller and heavier than the Egyptian girl, who stood a much better chance of succeeding than she did without snapping the braces or corbels. "Look straight ahead and ignore the sounds below." So of course, Nanu looked down. "He's fucking!" she hissed, her eyes narrowing. "He's fucking the gladiatrix that's supposed to be killing him! I may kill him! He doesn't need saving, I do!" "Nanu, focus!" Becky insisted. "Get to your position and await my signal." "Yes, mistress;” sighed the slave-girl sullenly. Once in position, Nanu held on tight, trying not to think about the dizzying heights she was suspended from. Everyone seemed like ants far below her. Except for Bonosus and his whore of a gladiator; she could see them very clearly, to the place where she could make out his throbbing cock as it thrust in and out of her unworthy cunt. He had a lot of explaining to do when this was over. The crowd was watching in stunned silence, unable to believe what they were seeing. But then Becky and Nanu heard the gladiatrix wailing as she came. Bonosus' groans of pleasure burned in Nanu's ears, while Becky just rolled her eyes, sighed and tapped her foot impatiently. Thunderous cheers erupted from the crowd; they'd come for blood and been rewarded with live pornography! Nanu was scowling still, when she noticed the gates opening and legionaries pouring out of them, converging on the five figures in the center of the arena. "Mistress;” Nanu said nervously, her anxiety for Bonosus' well-being overcoming her jealousy. "Now, Nanu!" Becky yelled, making sure her slave could hear her. She was already working frantically to cut through the thick ropes in one of the giant pulleys that moved the Velarium into position. Nanu, meanwhile, was sawing at the edge of the rope that held the corbel she was on in place. She gritted her teeth as she watched the steel knife bite through the thick fiber cable until finally it snapped free. The rope whipped about as it unraveled, causing a cascade of loosening canvas across the broad length of the famed awning. Becky, meanwhile, finished cutting through the rope in the giant pulley she'd selected, dodging hastily as it snapped and flailed about before spinning away. The giant canvas sheets comprising the Velarium buckled and gave way, while the corbels and rope masts retracted rapidly. "Mistress!" Nanu keened, holding on like grim death as the corbel she was on, no longer held in place by the giant ropes, snapped back toward the solid stone walls of the Colosseum. "Jump, Nanu!" Becky called out, standing on the edge of the wall and holding her arms out. "I'll catch you! Trust mistress!" Nanu squeezed her eyes shut and jumped; Becky wheezed as she caught the flying girl, tumbling to the floor with her and holding her tight. Nanu was shivering in her grasp, so Becky just held her for a few seconds and caressed her raven hair. The slave-girl looked up at her savior and nodded, so Becky stood them up, listening to the shrieks of panic as the Velarium floated down relentlessly. "Teamwork, Nanu!" she said excitedly as they stood. "Let's see what happens next!" In the Arena. Mark faced one direction warily, while Rullus and Achilleia stood behind him, squaring off against other legionaries who were closing in. The original gladiator and the retiarius were also conscious and now stood with them, brandishing what weapons they could. Mark felt silly sporting only his cudgel, but it seemed dumb to not let the gladiators have the weapons they were trained with. His cock was still hard, and leaking cum from the tip. He saw Achilleia slowly turning her head to look down at it longingly. "Eyes front, Achilleia!" he snapped, not in the mood to die. She returned to glaring balefully at the encroaching soldiers. There must have been a hundred of the legionaries. That was twenty-to-one odds. He decided to not mention that to his enemies-turned-allies, since he wasn't sure if they understood ratios in any event. If their math was as poor as their hygiene, why bother? "When I thought I'd die in the emperor's sight, this isn't how I pictured it," Rullus growled, brandishing his sword. "I hadn't envisioned dying for that cocksucker at all," Achilleia replied, spitting in contempt at the foes in front of her. "Damned if I'm gonna give him the satisfaction of a clean kill. People will remember this day, to his embarrassment!" The legionaries advanced, the circle tightening. They were protected by their large scutum body shields, and their spears pointed threateningly at the little rebel group. Mark wasn't sure what good he would do here, since he was armed with a club smaller than his dick, and he was the only untrained gladiator. But then he noticed rippling movement above, looked up and grinned. The velarium became dislodged from its moorings and like a vast sail or flag, began floating down over the stadium. People noticed, began screeching in panic, and stampeding. "Right on, Becks;” he said with satisfaction as his day began to look up. The emperor looked up, scowling as he saw the giant canvas sheet descending, fluttering menacingly as it enveloped the upper levels of seating. Panic ensued, with people scampering around pell-mell, trying to escape. "I really hate the gods;” he thought darkly as the canvas touched down around him and everything went to shit. Becky, standing on the edge of the wall and looking down over the chaos and mayhem she had caused, with tens of thousands thrown into panic, cackled gaily and clapped her hands before yanking down her top to expose her tits and holding her arms wide and yelling loudly across her kingdom of madness. "Are you not entertained?" she shouted, reveling in her triumph. God, she'd always wanted to use that line. "C'mon, c'mon, c'mon!" Mark shouted as he and his new allies raced down the hallway, shooing everyone in front of him. "Faster, if you wanna live!" The legionaries had forgotten all about the little group of rebels once the madness ensued, racing toward the emperor to rescue him. Mark used the opportunity to escape, bringing his former foes with him. He wasn't terribly interested in seeing them die, and they might prove very useful in getting out of here in one piece. Rullus had led them through a small, little-known door in the wall of the arena, one used generally only by pit masters to monitor the proceedings. His titan frame barely fit in it, but he led the way dutifully. "Where are we going?" Achillea asked, happy to be escaping, but at least wanting to know what the plan was. She had her whip and her sword in hand again. "The most convenient, flat and open space you know of beneath the Colosseum," Mark replied, hurrying along behind her. "A place almost no one knows about or uses." "One of the old training spaces," grunted Rullus. "It hasn't been used in years. Follow me!" Their course took them deeper beneath the stadium, through winding halls and narrow corridors and staircases. They finally reached a wide chamber, in the middle of which stood Becky, Nanu and Domitia. The former Vestal and the slave-girl seemed stunned to see the small party approaching, and the gladiators gaped as Lady Aurora and her slave ran into one another's arms, kissing deeply and feverishly, speaking in some unknown tongue. "Right!" Mark said, finally disengaging from Becky's tongue as he looked around, eyes flashing with determination. "I know this is going to sound weird, but I need you all to trust me. We're going to get you out of here, as quickly as we can." "How?" asked the Retiarius, looking about warily. "They'll find us eventually!" "I know, and what I'm going to say will sound like magic, but just run with it, okay?" Mark replied, walking over to the Holmes Field Device, which Becky had been kind enough to retrieve. He wasn't sure how, but she was better with this temporal shit than he was. And they trusted one another by now. "This contraption will get us out of here, but it's not big enough for all of us at once. I'm gonna take Lady Aurora and Domitia first, then come back for a few more, then the last load." Rullus nodded: "You spared my life, and I entrust you with it. Achilleia and I will go last, holding the room if the enemy comes." "Oh, Rullus;” Achilleia sighed, looking up at the hulking gladiator, her expression a dreamy one, before she suddenly scowled and smacked him on the back of his helmeted head. "You romantic asshole." Mark left them to argue while he hustled Becky and Domitia onto the platform, which was already switched on, lights and readings blinking around the surface. Becky swatted Domitia's hand as she tried to touch a dial. "You know where we're going?" he asked, hoping she had a better handle on this than he did. She nodded, smiling. "Leave it to me, Mark. I think you'll like this solution;” The climate was certainly a change from that of Rome, but it was also a pleasant experience in its own right. The city around them, built of red brick, sandy-colored stone, and studded with stately palm trees, reminded Mark of eastern cities in every movie he'd ever seen. Beyond the walls stretched endless expanses of desert, in which the city stood as a shining jewel in a vast sea of scorching sand. He didn't know why Becky knew to park the machine where she did, but he also knew she had figured out how to use his Holmes Field Device on her own, so he wasn't questioning it. Safe from prying eyes, and after two more trips back to the Colosseum to gather the other rebels, Mark now found himself in an ancient temple in the shape of a ziggurat, with priestesses standing in front of them and bowing. Unlike the Vestals, the white garments of these priestesses were delightfully spare, exposing more than it covered. "Lady Aurora Horatia," one of them said humbly. "Your timing is fortuitous, and we gladly accept your offer. Domitia will be given a new life as a priestess of Nanaya, or as she is known in your tongue, Suadela." The priestesses all walked up to Domitia and kissed her, welcoming her into their sisterhood. The former Vestal shed tears, not in sorrow, but because she had a new beginning. Nanaya, as the goddess was known in this far-flung province, was an ancient Sumerian goddess of sensuality and lust. When the Romans had conquered the land, they readily identified her with Suadela, to keep the peace. The priestess smiled at Mark and Becky again. "And for your generous donation of gold, we will take on your four friends here, to guard our temple, as the garrison makes no effort to do so. They are now, in their own way, lifelong servants and devotees of the goddess." The four gladiators beamed proudly. Since serving Nanaya, even as guardians of her temple, meant food, lodging and getting laid by her harlot-priestesses, they were more than amenable to the idea. "Lady Aurora," Domitia intoned, taking Becky's hands in hers and smiling slyly. "Will you consent to Bonosus and yourself being the first to receive my blessings as a priestess of Nanaya?" "I wouldn't have it any other way, my dear;” Becky purred, pulling Domitia into her arms and kissing her deeply. A small villa in Roman Italy; Mark sipped wine from a goblet while Becky lay nearby on a couch, wearing nothing while Nanu sat on a small stool and massaged her feet. The sultry afternoon suited everyone, and they were finally at peace. "Helluva trip, Becks," Mark mused, draining his glass and then pouring more for himself. "You've gotten really good with the Holmes Field Device now. I seriously thought it was me who left the adrenalin tab for my discovery under the Colosseum, but it was actually you." "Sorry to scare you there," Becky sighed, as Nanu worked on her toes individually, sometimes even kissing them as she rubbed oil into them. "I found them in our tab supply, and thought it was our best bet. I just jumped behind a few hours when no one was around and stashed them in that cell for you." "So it wasn't even me coming back from the future to save myself," Mark chuckled. "Here I was so confident that I'd lived, that I couldn't be killed because future-self was looking out for me, but no, it was current you. So I could've been killed at any point, even if time lock kept me from killing anyone else." "It was a little bit messy, but you did survive, and that's what counts." Becky pointed out, caressing one of her tits lazily while enjoying Nanu's exquisite touch. "So what're we gonna do with her?" Mark asked, referencing the Egyptian slave-girl. Nanu had gotten used to her mistress and her manservant speaking in this weird, harsh language, and thought nothing of it anymore; when they needed her, they spoke Latin or her own tongue to her. Becky sighed contentedly and puddled further into the couch. Nanu's foot massages were utter bliss. "I was considering letting her stay here, and simply look after this little villa I bought for me. Whenever we visited, we'd just come back as close to the time we left as possible, but I have no idea if we could guarantee time snarls not getting in the way. So I'm bringing her home with me." Mark raised an eyebrow. "That a good idea? Or even possible?" Becky shrugged. "If she can't be brought with us, the Holmes Field Device won't work, right? So we care for her here. If it does allow it, I'll keep her with me in my house and teach her about her new world. I'll just say she's a foreign student bunking with me." "Literally, I might add." Mark quipped, holding up his goblet and winking. "Oh, you," Becky giggled while Nanu shed her clothes and crawled over Becky, straddling her hips and beginning to squirm their pussies together slowly. "I don't think she's gonna give up on the notion of being my slave-girl any time soon; it seems to make her feel safe. If she asks about you as a slave, I'll say I freed you." "Well, I was pretty enslaved to you for a while there," Mark chuckled. "Funny, I remember being so in love with you while those tabs were in effect, and I remember it fondly. But at this point, I'm just back to feeling like you're my dear friend, and I love you, just not in love any more, ya' know?" Becky sighed and nodded as she placed her hands gently on Nanu's tits and caressed them while undulating beneath the slave-girl. "I know what you mean. Talk about exhilarating, right? We should do that again at some point, just for funsies." "I'm in," Mark agreed, as his cock hardened from watching the two girls make love. He put down his wine, stood up and moved in behind them, kneeling at the bottom of the couch and sinking his cock deep inside Becky, making her moan as he started to slide in and out of her. "And what about our other acquisitions?" he asked, caressing and squeezing Nanu's ass while he fucked his Physics teacher. "Uh, the clothes we'll keep at my place, for future use," she breathed, loving the feel of Nanu's moist cunt on hers while Mark fucked deeply. She felt Nanu shiver and gasp as Mark pulled out of her and pushed into the slave-girl. "And I bought those big amphorae of Falernian wine, there's twenty-six liters in each. We'll bury them where we know nature has never been disturbed back in our time, and then retrieve them. Voila, Roman wine for dinner every night." "I'm gonna have fun explaining that to my parents;” Mark chuckled as he slid back into Becky, making her cry out. Dinner with Family. Dhallyla stared at the liquid in her glass in wonder while her family sat at the table for dinner. It was quite unlike anything she'd ever tasted before. "Mark, what; what did you say this was called again?" she asked. He shrugged as he ate. "It's a Roman-style wine, called Falernian. Lots of people are recreating ancient alcohol recipes now, so I thought we'd give this a shot. Pretty nice, hmm?" "Very strong," his sister Roxy rasped as she put down her wine glass and made a bit of a face. "Very, very strong." "That's why the Romans and Greeks mixed their wine with water," he chuckled. "Some Roman talked about not being able to bring an open flame near wine because it could catch fire. So I mixed it with water, like the instructions said. Sorry if it's still strong." "Where did you get this again?" his father asked. "Ren Faire," he said easily. "All sorts of brewers and people showing off their wine and beer skills these days at them, so I thought I'd give it a shot, ya' know? Bought a couple of bottles." "It's certainly different, but I can grow to like it," his mother mused. "Make sure you get more before we run out." "I can do that," Mark replied cheerfully. Later that night, he was sitting at his desk in his room, surfing for eras to visit during their next adventure, when the door to his room clicked shut. He turned his head to see his sister leaning back against the door, looking at him pointedly. "Something I can do for you, Rox?" he asked plainly, keeping his eyes on his research. "Now that you mention it, yeah," she said, folding her arms and wearing that insufferable smirk of hers. She never stopped reminding him who the elder sibling was. "So I did some looking around online, and there hasn't been a Ren Faire within five hundred miles of us in the last six months." Mark paused in his surfing and slowly turned to look at his sister. "So," she said, walking slowly toward him. "I figure it's about time you told me what the Hell is really going on;” Loose ends, scores to settle, a moral quandaries abound! It's Your Own Fault You Snooped! Mark didn't speak for several seconds, trying his best to not gape at Roxy. She'd always been somewhat suspicious of him when he did just about anything, but the fact that she'd done actual research this time was something new. She had played her hand, and he was cornered. But still, he found himself not sure what to say. "Well, c'mon, you little trouser snake," moving away from the door and sauntering toward him. She could tell she'd caught him dead to rights about something, but now she needed to find out what it was. "Ya' might as well 'fess up, because I somehow doubt you want mom and dad to know what you're up to." The mere thought brought a shiver to Mark and left a cold sweat on his brow. He swallowed, trying not to panic. Roxy had less mercy in a sibling confrontation than Mike Tyson had in the ring. He thought of the number of times she'd beaten his ass for tattling on her when they were younger, and how she'd always get some brutal form of revenge he was unlikely to forget. And he dreaded the thought of how she could screw this up for him. "I'm almost not wanting to find out, at least for a while, because watching your mind flop around in panic is kinda fun," she said, smirking as she stopped in front of him and leaned forward. "But I need to make a decision about whether the 'rents oughta know, so let's speed this up, okay?" She then turned and sat on the edge of his bed, leaning back on her hands, one leg crossed over the other as she looked at him pointedly. "Spill it, little brother." His mind raced. What could he tell her? She'd caught him in a flat-out lie that he had acquired his Falernian wine from a Ren Faire, and had no doubt pieced together that his other recent exotic acquisitions were likewise not from where he'd claimed. So what were her suspicions? She no doubt was assuming, quite reasonably, that he was involved in some illicit activity that

Imagine transforming your garden with a beautiful perennial border—all grown from seed at a fraction of the cost of buying established plants. This episode kicks off our exciting Perennial Grow Along project, guiding you through the entire journey from seed to spectacular flowering plants.Growing perennials from seed isn't just economical; it fills gardeners with immense pride. There's something truly special about nurturing a tiny seed into a magnificent flowering plant that will grace your garden for years to come. Whether you're planning to expand your borders, add color to new areas, or simply experience the joy of growing, this project offers something for everyone.We break down exactly what you'll need to get started: perennial seeds of your choice, suitable growing media, seed trays (or improvised containers), and labels. You'll learn about selecting the right varieties for your conditions, including both cultivated flowers and native wildflowers. Featured plants include English lavender, Verbena bonariensis, Salvia 'Blue Queen', Rudbeckia, Lupins, and more—each offering unique colors and characteristics for your garden.The grow along follows a simple structure. Starting with a comprehensive sowing demonstration on YouTube (September 15th), we'll progress through germination, pricking out seedlings, growing on through winter, and finally planting out next summer. Live Q&A sessions will address your specific challenges, ensuring everyone succeeds regardless of experience level.Don't miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and lasting for your garden while developing valuable skills. Subscribe to Master My Garden on YouTube to catch all the videos, and send your questions to info@mastermygarden.com for our live sessions. Join us as we grow together and transform our gardens one seed at a time!The perennial seed I will grow in this challenge are:Achillea millefolium 'F2 Summer Berries' Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' Salvia x superba 'Blue Queen' Lupinus x russellii ‘The Pages'  Verbena bonariensis  Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow' Gaura lindheimeri ‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet' Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' Echinacea hybrida 'Paradiso Tall Mix' Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavender Vera'Native Oc Eye DaisyNative St.John's WorthNative MarjoramNative Birds Foot TrefoilNative Greater KnapweedNative CampionSubscribe to Master My Garden on YouTube for updates https://www.youtube.com/@mastermygarden9542/featuredSupport the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

Warrior, healer, and protector—could this common roadside plant be nature's ultimate ally for both body and spirit?In this episode, herbalist and educator Carolyn Jones shares about a plant often called the “mother of all wound healers”—yarrow (Achillea millefolium). I was so excited that she chose to discuss this plant, as it's my herbal ally for the year and one I hold close to my heart. Although I've worked with yarrow for many years and already know it well, it's such a multifaceted herb that, like a dear friend, there's always more to learn about it.Carolyn certainly didn't disappoint, as she went well beyond commonly-known ways to work with yarrow for physical ailments. Her discussion of how yarrow can help to strengthen and heal us both spiritually and emotionally was so powerful and insightful, I know I'll be mulling it over for quite some time.The recipe that Carolyn shared with us is such a thoughtful, beautiful way to work with yarrow—with the intention not of getting rid of some challenge or affliction, but instead of calling forth a strength we might want to invoke: courage. You can download a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for her Medicine for the Soul: Courage Blend here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Five herbal preparations for working with yarrow, and the strengths and benefits of each► How flower essences are prepared—and how yarrow flower essence can help to heal emotional wounds► Yarrow's history of ritual use for spiritual protection► How yarrow's blood-moving qualities make it uniquely supportive for relieving certain types of pain► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Carolyn Jones is the founder of the Healing Project and serves as the coordinator of the Herbalists Without Borders' Healing Project Mobile Clinic. A dedicated community herbalist and holistic health educator, she holds certifications in aromatherapy, flower essences, reflexology, and acupuncture detoxification. Carolyn is also an accomplished author and bereavement chaplain. Her published works include Pick Up Your Bed and Walk, a self-care guide for those pursuing a healthier lifestyle through herbal support; Incantations, an affirmation guidebook; and Medicine for Your Soul, which explores the trauma-informed healing potential of flower essences and hydrosols in combination with essential oils.I'm delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book

When you think of UTI and herbs, you probably think of cranberry and uva ursi first. You're not wrong to do so! They're reliable and effective remedies. But if you stop there, though, you'll be missing out on some herbs who can also do the job, and do it well. In this episode we outline two herbal UTI formulae we work with ourselves, and explain why and how they're helpful.We also take this opportunity to demonstrate our method of formulation, and show how the same actions and qualities can be achieved from different sets of plants.Formula 1:primary – yarrow (Achillea millefolium) flower, goldenrod (Solidago spp.) flower;support – linden (Tilia spp.), marshmallow (Althaea off.) leaf, chamomile (Matricaria recutita)catalyst – juniper (Juniperus spp.)Formula 2:primary – heather (Calluna vulgaris), calendula (Calendula off.)support – marshmallow (Althaea off.) root, catnip (Nepeta cataria), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)catalyst – cedar (Thuja plicata) leafIf you'd like to learn more about supporting your urinary system, our Urinary Health course is for you! It's too common to neglect this system of the body – until something goes wrong. Take proactive steps to prevent UTIs and kidney stones, and learn methods to manage issues such as interstitial cystitis or incontinence. You'll be glad you did!And if you'd like to dig deeper into formulation, well, then our Fundamentals of Formulation course is where to go next! Learn our strategies for combining herbal actions and balancing the qualities of herbs to produce more effective remedies.Like all our offerings, these are self-paced online video courses, which come with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, lifetime access to current & future course material, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more!If you enjoyed the episode, it helps us a lot if you subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

Wondering which perennials you should consider adding to your farm or garden this fall? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss three perennials grown for cut-flower use that he recommends planting this autumn. They cover why each plant is worth growing, USDA hardiness zones, growing and spacing tips, favorite varieties, and more. Listen to the podcast and get ready to grow peonies (Paeonia), phlox (Phlox paniculata), and yarrow (Achillea)! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener's Workshop's YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: ⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies & More!⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener's Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

Send Me A Message!! What if you could transform your garden into a breathtaking oasis from early spring to late autumn while saving money? This episode of Master My Garden promises to unravel the secrets of autumn perennial sowing, revealing how you can achieve stronger plant growth, longer flowering periods, and significant cost savings. We'll break down the differences between annuals, biennials, and perennials, and explain why autumn is the perfect time for sowing those hardy perennials. You'll hear Stephen Daly's inspiring success story with lupins, rudbeckia, and blue sea holly, illustrating the pride and financial benefits of growing your own garden beauties.We'll also guide you through a rich selection of perennial plants and grasses that are ideal for autumn sowing. From the vibrant Achillea 'Cerise Queen' and 'Cloth Of Gold' to the charming Hollyhocks and the striking Agastache 'Astello Indigo,' we highlight plants that are not only easy to cultivate but also visually stunning. Learn why late-flowering Rudbeckia is adored by goldfinches and how Verbena bonariensis can add tall, purple elegance to your borders. Each plant we discuss has been chosen for its ease of propagation and ability to enhance your garden aesthetics.Experience the joy and satisfaction of growing plants from seeds as we offer practical tips on sowing techniques, timing, and care. From Verbascum Snowy Spire, which attracts a multitude of bees, to the humble Foxglove, we emphasise the rewarding journey from seed to full bloom. This episode is packed with encouragement and guidance for gardeners of all levels, ensuring that the process is approachable and deeply fulfilling. Join us and feel inspired to take the DIY approach to gardening, creating a vibrant, cost-effective haven right in your backyard. Happy gardening!Support the Show.If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we are a "Fatty down" missing Fernando but Mike, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel brought in a knowledgeable special guest, Carmen Marquez Campbell of Ball Horticulture to keep up the energy.  You may have met Carmen at one of the very many trade shows and fairs around the world, and you've definitely seen her company's flowers in your coolers. Grab a pint of Rocky Road and tune in as we get to know more about Carmen, her past relationship with ice cream and margarine at UniLever, as well as all things breeding including naming new varieties, ways to market them, and so much more!Ball SB, as part of the Ball Horticultural group, distributes seeds, plugs, cuttings, and TC plants in Central and South America as well as Kenya and Ethiopia, offering our own genetics and representing third parties in the region. Some of the flower varieties they breed are: Achillea, Anemone, Aster Chrysanthemum, Bupleurum, Campanula, Carthamus, Craspedia, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Flowering Kales, Godetia, Gypsophila, Hydrangea, Lisianthus, Marigold, Matricaria, Snapdragon, Stock, Sunflower, Trachelium, Tweedia.Learn more about Ball SB and their wide range of products at https://ballsb.com/en

Send us a Text Message.Hello, flower lovers! It's Roz Chandler here, welcoming you to another delightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast. Today, I'm excited to take you on a tour of our farm's most cherished perennials. Over the years, we've honed our selection, and now I want to share the top perennials that make up the backbone of our farm. This episode is part one of a series where we delve into the beautiful and reliable plants that keep us blooming all season long. Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, Roz Chandler introduces us to the wonders of perennials on her flower farm. With 15 years of experience in flower farming, Roz highlights the importance of perennials, aiming to have them make up 65% of the farm's stock. She shares insights into the top ten perennials from A to G, including tips on propagation, vase life, and how to get the best out of each plant. From the reliable Achillea and striking Scabious to the versatile Chrysanthemums and the ever-popular Dahlias, Roz provides practical advice for both flower farmers and gardening enthusiasts.Key TakeawaysImportance of Perennials: Perennials are a vital part of a sustainable flower farm, offering consistency and reliability.Top Perennials: Discover the best perennials from Achillea to Geum, and why they are indispensable in any flower collection.Propagation and Care: Learn how to propagate, care for, and extend the vase life of these beautiful blooms.Practical Tips: From dividing plants to preventing slug damage, Roz shares her expert tips for keeping your flowers thriving.Thank you for joining me on this botanical journey. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we continue exploring more wonderful perennials! https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters Flower Farmers Retreat 2024 (21 &22 September): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/businessretreat2024 2024 Farm Day at Field Gate Farm (10 August): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/farmvisit A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

Today we reach the end of our apothecary shelves! This series started way back with episode 170 on Achillea & Acorus, and today in episode 227 we've finally come to Zingiber.Today's entire episode is all about ginger. (Yes, it deserves its own entire episode. If you don't already believe it, we will convince you!)We discuss Katja's evolving preference for fresh vs dried ginger in our tea blends at home, and some of the variations in activity between fresh vs dried ginger. We talk about quick topical applications of this wildly accessible herb, to relieve muscle aches, joint pains, and other musculoskeletal discomforts. Ryn takes time for an ode to candied ginger – yes, it's sugar, but there are plenty of reasons why it's excellent to have! You can easily make your own, too.Maybe you could put some chopped candied ginger into some ginger-chamomile cookies, eh?You can even grow your own ginger, if you're up for it!Finally, we mention some relatives of ginger, members of the Zingiberaceae: turmeric (Curcuma longa), galangal (Alpinia galanga), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta), korarima (Aframomum corrorima), “shampoo ginger lily / bitter ginger” (Zingiber zerumbet). These are all worth experimenting with and comparing to ginger – they have a lot in common, with some individual nuances. Watch out for “wild gingers” of the Asarum genus, though – those have risks of liver toxicity.Ginger's an herb we love so much, we probably mention it in every course we teach… but especially in the Digestive Health course! Learning to care for digestion is a critical skill for herbalists, and a place herbs can do so much good.Like all our offerings, this is a self-paced online video course, which comes with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions, lifetime access to current & future course material, twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more!If you enjoyed the episode, it helps us a lot if you subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

In this third solosode, I dive deep into the details of yarrow and yarrow essential oil.My desire to learn more about yarrow essential oil came from my doctor's intuition to explore it for an issue my client was having. My endeavor proved to be humbling and beneficial for us both. During the show, I summarized all I discovered regarding this herb and its essential oil.  I think you'll be impressed by the many useful compounds that this plant possesses. It has the potential to support a wide range of body systems, especially the skin, lungs, and digestive tract.Initially, I released my review on yarrow to my essential oil community members as a video and review article. Now, I'm sharing it with you with some updates on the Essential Oil Revolution. You can access the full review article with references in the resource section.Here's what you'll learn in the full episode: The botanical information on Achillea millefolium (yarrow) The history and traditional uses for yarrow and yarrow essential oil Yarrow's aromatic properties The chemical makeup and main constituents found in yarrow herb and essential oil The beneficial mechanisms of action of the essential oil's compounds including its main sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and oxide How a specific constituent in yarrow essential oil relates to the endocannabinoid system and how it was shown in a study to impact brain waves in a favorable way The importance of synergy of essential oils Studies on yarrow oil in animals that show it supports the immune system, digestive tract, skin, and is antimicrobial  Potential uses of yarrow essential oil including for the support of respiratory, skin, and breast health Applications for yarrow essential oil  Safety information on yarrow oil and when to use caution with it After studying yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and its essential oil, I believe that both can provide a welcome addition to many individuals' natural medicine toolkit.Please share your feedback and let me know how you use yarrow oil.Please post any cool studies I may have missed so we all can learn from each other.Additional Resources and Links: Yarrow: The Full Article with References  Access My Essential Oil Free Resources, Additional Podcast Appearances, Articles, and Courses on Essential Oils Stay Connected! Sign-up for My Weekly Newsletter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this third solosode, I dive deep into the details of yarrow and yarrow essential oil. My desire to learn more about yarrow essential oil came from my doctor's intuition to explore it for an issue my client was having. My endeavor proved to be humbling and beneficial for us both.  During the show, I summarized all I discovered regarding this herb and its essential oil.  I think you'll be impressed by the many useful compounds that this plant possesses. It has the potential to support a wide range of body systems, especially the skin, lungs, and digestive tract. Initially, I released my review on yarrow to my essential oil community members as a video and review article. Now, I'm sharing it with you with some updates on the Essential Oil Revolution.  You can access the full review article with references in the resource section. Here's what you'll learn in the full episode: The botanical information on Achillea millefolium (yarrow) The history and traditional uses for yarrow and yarrow essential oil Yarrow's aromatic properties The chemical makeup and main constituents found in yarrow herb and essential oil The beneficial mechanisms of action of the essential oil's compounds including its main sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and oxide How a specific constituent in yarrow essential oil relates to the endocannabinoid system and how it was shown in a study to impact brain waves in a favorable way The importance of synergy of essential oils Studies on yarrow oil in animals that show it supports the immune system, digestive tract, skin, and is antimicrobial  Potential uses of yarrow essential oil including for the support of respiratory, skin, and breast health Applications for yarrow essential oil  Safety information on yarrow oil and when to use caution with it After studying yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and its essential oil, I believe that both can provide a welcome addition to many individuals' natural medicine toolkit. Please share your feedback and let me know how you use yarrow oil. Please post any cool studies I may have missed so we all can learn from each other. Additional Resources and Links: Yarrow: The Full Article with References  Access My Essential Oil Free Resources, Additional Podcast Appearances, Articles, and Courses on Essential Oils Stay Connected! Sign-up for My Weekly Newsletter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kelsey and Tenea this time to talk about common yarrow. While this flower might be easily overlooked and boring to some, this incredible plant can help almost any health condition you can think of! How well do you know your Greek mythology? Have you ever taken a bath in yarrow leaves to help soothe arthritic limps? Stick around until the end to find out why Common Yarrow is called Devil's Nettle and don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers! If you like the show tell a friend! and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Follow us on instagram @wildforwildflowerspod to see pictures of this wildflower! You can email us at wildforwildflowers@gmail.com for requests, questions or just to say hi!! Thank you for bearing with us as our episodes have been coming out inconsistently, due to my little puppy Aldito being sick and well you know life.

Il dolore al tendine di Achille destro non mi fa correre quanto e come vorrei, e devo farmi andar bene le uscite in mountain bike (una Eleglide M2), le nuotate in mare (almeno 20 minuti al giorno), e le tante camminate in paese (dai 7 ai 15 km). Faccio più attività fisica possibile e cerco di controllare l'alimentazione (zero grassi, pochi carboidrati, molta frutta, molta verdura, le giuste proteine) ma dovrà passare almeno il mese prima di azzardare altro.➝ Note della puntata: https://riccardo.im/podcast/run-is-it-39/➝ Running Club di Run Is It: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runisitRinuncio così ad ogni idea di partecipare alla Maratona di Parma del 15 ottobre 2023 e punto solo a superare l'estate, a far finire agosto, sperando che il fresco d'autunno mi permetta di sfiammare i tendini e l'umore. Questa puntata è tutta qua: un aggiornamento sulla mia condizione fisica e qualche chiacchiera su cosa mi dà sollievo.

Sono tornato dai boschi con il tendine di Achille più infiammato del solito, e allora mi son deciso a riposare e trattare, a provare a prevenire un tragico agosto.➝ Note della puntata: https://riccardo.im/podcast/run-is-it-38/➝ Running Club di Run Is It: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runisitQuesta puntata è su come tengo a bada il fastidio, su quali pomate uso per i massaggi e su quante volte metto il ghiaccio, su quali scarpe riesco ad usare e su come alterno gli esercizi extra-corsa alla corsa vera e propria. Solo consigli - niente di professionale o con la pretesa di esserlo; è la mia esperienza e il modo che, su di me, aiuta -, ma spero siano di spunto, o almeno di compagnia, a chi si trova in situazioni simili.E con una botta di ottimismo confermo le intenzioni di correre la Maratona di Parma del 15 ottobre 2023, e di iniziare la preparazione ad agosto, o poco prima. Chissà.

Il Polo del Gusto, la sub-holding del Gruppo illy che raggruppa tutti i marchi extra-caffè, ha finalizzato l'acquisizione di Achillea, azienda piemontese specializzata nella produzione di succhi di frutta, soft drinks e spalmabili da ingredienti rigorosamente biologici. L'operazione è stata completata nel corso della seduta del CdA della sub-holding di giovedì 28 aprile. L'amministratore delegato di Achillea è Fabrizio Molinari, mentre Giacomo Biviano assumerà l'incarico di Presidente a partire dal 10 maggio.

Today's Native Plant is...     Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow) Produced by Kristianne Goodenough

Ik zat zo eens mijn podcasts door te scrollen en zag dat ik in al die jaren nog nooit een podcast over Duizendblad heb opgenomen.... En dat terwijl ik heel graag samen met dit kruid werk... Dus de hoogste tijd om Duizendblad in het zonnetje te zetten.20 maart start het gloednieuwe programma Holistisch Leven. In dit programma leer ik je in 10 weken stap voor stap hoe je je eigen ritme kan gaan ontdekken en meer in verbinding met jezelf kan gaan leven.Meer informatie + aanmelden kan via deze link: https://checkout.green-goddess.nl/checkout/holistisch-leven△ 1:1 Traject: www.green-goddess.nl/consulten/ △ Heb je vragen? Je kan me mailen op: hello@green-goddess.nl△ Je helpt mij enorm om een review op iTunes achter te laten, als je daar de podcast luistert.△ Luister je via een ander kanaal? Dan help je mij enorm om een review op Facebook of Google te zetten. Zo kan ik nog meer vrouwen inspireren.Wil je meer tips en inspiratie, volg mij dan via Instagram op @greengoddess_nlLet op: De kruiden podcasts zijn alleen voor educatieve doeleinden. De verstrekte informatie is niet bedoeld om ziekten te diagnosticeren, behandelen of genezen. Raadpleeg een gekwalificeerde fytotherapeut/kruidengeneeskundige voor (medisch) advies. Als je zelf op eigen initiatief een kruid gaat innemen, dan is dit op eigen verantwoording.

Il Polo del Gusto, sub-holding del Gruppo illy che riunisce tutti i marchi extra caffè, si allarga, accogliendo nel proprio portfolio di brand top premium del settore food&beverage l'Azienda Montana Achillea, con sede a Paisana (CN), marchio della Ponti S.P.A., specializzata in prodotti a base di frutta 100% biologica, succhi, soft drinks, spalmabili.Si tratta di una Società Benefit, la cui produzione rigorosamente bio si basa su principi di qualità e sostenibilità condivisi da tutti i marchi del Polo del Gusto: ricetta corta, filiera controllata, packaging riciclabile, imballaggi ridotti al minimo, riuso degli scarti, solo per citarne alcuni.

On Episode 72 of The Anecdote, we welcome back UK media personality George Achillea to talk Premier League season preview and an early World Cup discussion. 

There must be a thousand health benefits of the yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium)! This herb continually surprises me with all that it can do! In this episode, I'm excited to share lots about yarrow including favorite present day uses, current medical research, and even traditional historical uses. I'm also sharing a recipe for yarrow tea with you. People have been relying on yarrow tea for colds and flu for hundreds of years. That's because it works so well! It's effective for relieving general discomfort, but gentle enough for most people and even children.  It's best to have safe and effective remedies ready before you actually need them, so this recipe for yarrow tea is a great one to have on hand even if it's not currently cold and flu season where you live. After watching this video, you'll know: ► Why yarrow's paradoxical energetics make it supportive for so many different conditions ► The basics of how to work with yarrow for a variety of common health concerns ► How to check that the yarrow you're harvesting has strong medicinal qualities Show snippet:  “Yarrow heals wounds, harmonizes the blood, rejuvenates the skin, relieves cold and flu symptoms, promotes digestion, and has shown to benefit people with cancer and multiple sclerosis…seriously, what can't this plant do!” ---- Get full show notes and more information at: http://herbswithrosaleepodcast.com/ (herbswithrosaleepodcast.com) For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/ (@rosaleedelaforet) on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you https://bit.ly/3EtBEqe (sign up for my newsletter). If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at http://herbswithrosalee.com/ (herbswithrosalee.com). ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195006X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=metvalher-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195006X&linkId=015132911186b966727b15dabec8da5d (Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal) and co-author of the bestselling book https://amzn.to/3a2G3R4 (Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine). She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/rosalee-de-la-foret.html (her full story here). 

Seldom written about, female gladiators fought for glory and Rome from around 509 BCE to 200 AD. What little information we have about them was in a few historical writings and one remaining frieze. image: Amazonia and Achillea

Everybody likes new things! New cars, new houses, the list goes on and on. But we gardeners love new plants! This week, Nathan talks about new perennial plants from Proven Winners. His list includes, 'Firefly Amethyst' Achillea, 'Firefly Sunshine' Achillea, Decadence Baptisias ('Cherries Jubilee,' 'Lemon Meringue,' and 'Sparkling Sapphires'), Summerific Hibiscus ('Berry Awesome' and 'Holy Grail'), Shadowland 'Empress Wu' Hosta, 'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint, and 'Midnight Masquerade' Beardtongue. Look for these and more at your local garden center this spring!

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Kat Lee shares about doing the things you are supposed to do, but feeling empty and burnt out. You'll also hear about: How your Dao can help you remember who you were, before your wounding How Kat worked with the 5 elements to build an aligned business On why you don't need a guru The limitations of talk therapy  ♥♥♥ Join The Earth Speak Collective Membership! 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She guides her community to rewrite their relationship to safety, love, trust, and belonging so they are able to cultivate conscious relationships and manifest their Dao (purpose).  Kat believes that healing is a deep remembrance of who you are + recognizing that you are not broken. She believes that the Body, Mind, and Soul are interconnected and respond best to an integrated approach where all the parts of you are remembered. She believes in leaving room for magic. For slowing down to allow your intuition and Truth to rise to the surface. For finding validation through being rather than doing. For flowing through life being actively allowing rather than grasping. Kat's role as coach and space-holder is to be your mirror and share tools and techniques that lead you back to the clarity of your own Heart and autonomy to make choices that are best for you, your body and your Spirit.    In this episode, we talk about: Being a second-generation Korean-American woman On doing the things you are supposed to do, but feeling empty and burnt out The story of how Kat came to her work in the world Van life Embodying Daoist philosophy The ancient Daoist philosophers as the first somatic therapists How your Dao can help you remember who you were, before your wounding Breaking out of the should How our stories and conditions have kept us safe Why your wounding is so closely tied to your Dao On why you don't need a guru Kat shares about working with yarrow and reading her I Ching Nature as our greatest teacher The five elements and how they relate to emotional cycles and seasons Why we need anger How Kat worked with the 5 elements to build an aligned business Setting boundaries in business to avoid burnout On finding the Dao within ourselves Why Kat is no longer aligned with the practice of acupuncture On looking at your body as the storyteller of your life How Kat chose to create her own curriculum in her journey to become a coach Blending Daoist theory with western science On symptom-based treatment within capitalism Shifting our signs and symptoms, by looking within  and prioritizing our Dao and our mandate On being ok with not having it all figured it all out On learning to survive in a world that doesn't feel safe Love and light, and spiritual bypassing The duality of good and bad The limitations of talk therapy Kat shares about her upcoming workshop with Earth Speak And so much more! 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Hi everyone! We're back from a brief hiatus, and kicking off a new series on our podcast feed. We're going to be profiling every one of the herbs on the shelves in our home apothecary. Why? Because we definitely have our favorites, herbs we work with really frequently – and these also tend to be the herbs we talk about most on the show. So we want to make sure everyone gets a bit of attention!We begin this week with Achillea & Acorus. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an herb with complex energetic qualities, particularly along the warming/cooling axis. It's what we call a “polycrest” herb, one with impacts on several different body systems and the capacity to help out with a wide variety of health issues.Calamus (Acorus calamus) could perhaps be reductively described as “a digestive herb”, but it's much more than that. Calamus acts notably on the vagus nerve – and so, on all the many internal organs which are connected to it. It eases transition into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state, and opens the senses into wide-angle perception.Mentioned in this episode:The 2021 AHG Symposium is coming up soon -October 15th-17th – and tickets are still available! Katja will be presenting on Recovering Health in the Context of Chronic Illness; Ryn is presenting on Oneirogenic Herbs & Dreaming.Herbstalk, Boston's local herb conference, will this year will be one day only, September 25th. We're presenting a class on herbal management of chronic pain.Achillea millefolium profile at GoBotany, an excellent plant ID site, especially for the New England area.Acorus calamus profile at GoBotany.M Grieve attributes “sell your coat and buy betony” to “an old Italian proverb”. She also cites a Spanish saying. A number of other places (including Wikipedia) repeat the two in tandem without further citation… which makes us think she popularized, if not originated, these sayings! You'll sometimes find it attributed to the Romans, too, and in fact we found a couple places claiming it for Wiltshire or Sussex, England. The thing Ryn was thinking of is the Regimen sanitatis Salernitanum, 12th-13th century; it doesn't look like the quote comes from there.Thetis is Achilles' mother.jim mcdonald's profile on calamus has an excellent explanation of the asarone hepatotoxicity question, and also good clarifications on the botanical varieties of the plant.Enjoyed these herb profiles? These were done off-the cuff & on-the-spot, but our organized & comprehensive presentation of our herbal allies is in the Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course. We have detailed profiles of 90 medicinal herbs! Plus you get everything that comes with enrollment in our courses: twice-weekly live Q&A sessions, lifetime access to current & future course material, discussion threads integrated in each lesson, guides & quizzes, and more.If you have a moment, it would help us a lot if you could subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the show (https://commonwealthherbs.com/supporters/)

Hola!!! Bienvenidos a otro programa y como se los dijimos hoy está con nosotros Rael para hablarnos del estreno mundial de su primer sencillo, a menos de 24 horas de haber sido lanzado!! Gracias Rael por venir y darnos varios adelantos... Gracias Aura por el apoyo

Yarrow, “soldier's woundwart,” “milfoil”—Achillea has many names and many uses.

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the privilege of speaking with John Rensten. John lived and worked and foraged in London for 20 years before finally escaping to Dorset, via Hampshire, in 2016 to concentrate on mushroom hunting and coastal foraging. He runs and organizes numerous urban foraging events, wild food walks and mushroom forays. On a daily basis, John studies wild food, picks wild food and really obsesses about wild food! He has a deep passion for sharing what he has learned, running city foraging walks and taking groups mushroom hunting in The New Forest or combing the seashore in Dorset. John founded Forage London to give city dwellers a chance to enjoy and discover some of the amazing wild foods that grow all around us.   TOPICS COVERED:   Lush Diversity Found Urban Foraging  Complex Interlocking Ecologies of Greater London  Avoiding Terrestrial Mushrooms in Urban Environments?  Understanding Historical Land Use Where You Forage Fungi  Emotional Relationship with Local Green Spaces  Permaculture and Wild Foraging Permeating the Mainstream  Foraging Cycles, Seasonality, Multiple Crops & Geographic Variation in Fruiting  Edible and Medicinal Winter Mushrooms in the UK  Ancient Practice of Foraging Dovetailing with Modern Technology  Secrets of Wild Food Preservation & Preparation  Wending Path of Forage Knowledge Accumulation Through Gentle Repetition  Importance of Foraging & Learning Local  The Association of Foragers  Foraging Love Story  EPISODE RESOURCES:   Forage London Website: https://www.foragelondon.co.uk/   Forage London IG: https://www.instagram.com/foragelondon/  The Edible City (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Edible-City-Year-Wild-Food/dp/0752266136   Andy Overall: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andy-Overall  Clifford Davy: http://forestforagers.co.uk/about-us/  Pascal Baudar: https://www.instagram.com/pascalbaudar/  Phillip Stark/Berkeley Open Source Food: https://osfood.berkeley.edu/  "Restharrow": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ononis_repens  "Sneezewort": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achillea_ptarmica  Sea Arrowgrass: https://gallowaywildfoods.com/sea-arrowgrass-identification-distribution-edibility/  "Velvet Shank": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enokitake  "Scarlet Elf Cup": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoscypha_coccinea  

Carol and Dee discuss another flower type—corymbs—played a game of "is it too late" for the vegetable garden and discussed the bee waggle dance!  A few links:An episode of Oklahoma Gardening with Dee talking about daylilies  is now on YouTube. Info on Yarrow varieties tested by  the Chicago Botanic Garden  Info on Yarrow varieties from  Rozanne and Friends®.Rabbit hole! Blog post by the Wandering Botanist, Kathleen Keeler, Emeritus Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Plant Story - Yarrow,  Achillea millefolium, a plant species complex.On the Bookshelf:My Summer in a Garden, by Charles Dudley WarnerAnother Rabbit Hole! The Bee Waggle Dance Info: Honey Bee Waggle Dance & Hive Type Perspectives by Two Bees in a Podcast • A podcast on Anchor,  plus TED talk by Margaret Couvillon from Virginia TechEmail us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

On Episode 23 of The Anecdote, the boys talk a little soccer. We start off discussing the upcoming UEFA EURO tournament, where Logan takes us through his 5 teams to watch - Belgium, France, Italy, Germany and England.  We welcome on our guest, a content creator for the Premier League and Tottenham Hotspur super fan, George Achillea. George and Logan vibe Spurs, we touch on both Aston Villa and Chelsea, and talk UEFA EURO with George. The interview also covers everything English football, we talk about what exactly a content creator does, and what George thinks a perfect soccer trip across the pond would look like for the Anecdote crew. Following the interview, we present our Local Guy/Gal of the Week, and talk a little Premier League which just wrapped up last weekend. The episode wraps up as usual with Alternate Lines presented  by TBs Bar and Grill in Watrous. #payitforward 

Yarrow leaf has many uses. Learn how to use it for fresh cuts and soothing wounds. Achillea millefolium   website: fullcircleherbals.com

Temaet i denne episoden er så klart ryllik. Denne legendariske urten har vi overalt i hele Norge, og i denne podkasten lærer du alt du trenger å vite. Rylliken har du garantert sett, og sikkert tygget litt på i tillegg. Rylliken er ganske besk, men i denne episoden forteller Jim-Andre og Jørgen hvordan man kan bruke den beske smaken til din fordel. Det mest opplagte er så klart at ryllik er et eksemplarisk krydder, som passer til det aller meste avhengig av hvordan du bruker det. Ryllik har også mange myter og historier bundet opp til seg, som guttene forteller ganske mye om. Uten å røpe for mye, så vil du lære mer om hvor rylliken fikk sitt latinske navn, men også hva den har blitt brukt til i folke- tro, historie og magi. Her er altså masse herlig etnobotanikk å få med seg! I tillegg røper Jim-Andre en av sine plukketeknikker, så her er det bare å få på episoden og nyte.

Ellen and C.L. explain what a “standard form” plant is and why you might want to plant the perennial yarrow in your landscape. Hear a rave review of Jessica Walliser’s new book about science-based companion planting, and learn about vole trails. :30  Plant Noob: What’s a “standard?”  4:13 Eat/Drink/Grow:  Achillea, aka yarrow 14:16 Product Review:  Plant Partners book review 19:45 Love Letters and Questions:  Tedi wonders about the trails she sees in her garden after a snow melt.

For today's teatime chat I'm joined by Anita Achillea. Our topic of conversation today is the performing arts industry, in particular, dance. We get an insight into how Covid has effected the life of a performer and how the pandemic has possibly altered her career as a dancer. We then discuss people's opinions of performers in general and try to explain the reason we do what we do. I hope you're feeling hungry because we have a 'TOP 10' dedicated to food this week, followed by the next round of 'GUEST ROYALE'. We then have some radar recommendations and a brilliant plug that you should all check out below! KEEP UP-TEA-DATE by following my socials: INSTAGRAM: @quaranteaandbiscuits FACEBOOK: Quarantea & Biscuits TWITTER: @quaranteacup If you are enjoying the podcast then please leave a review and share with your friends and family, it means a lot! Thank you for all the ongoing support! SEND IN YOUR THOUGHTS, OPINIONS AND TOPIC SUGGESTIONS VIA VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/daniel-game/message ANITA'S PLUGS: 'WHOLE LOTTA ROADIES' INSTAGRAM: https: https://www.instagram.com/wholelottaroadies/ COVER ART OF PODCAST: ABBIE DEWBREY INSTAGRAM: @abbiedewbreyart

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In this video you’ll learn all about the highly revered cosmopolitan herb yarrow (Achillea millefolium). You’ll learn basic botany about the Asteraceae plant family, what a chemotype is, its adaptability and much more! WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Es una especie silvestre que crece sin la intervención del hombre. La podemos encontrar en carreteras y entre rocas de forma natural. Es bastante tolerante a cualquier tipo de clima, aunque para crecer de forma óptima necesita climas templados. Las heladas no son un problema para la milenrama ya que soporta temperaturas de hasta 15 ºC bajo cero. En cuanto a la exposición al sol le viene muy bien y lo prefiere antes que condiciones de sombra. EL MEJOR SUELO para la MILENRAMA No es una planta exigente ni necesita una estructura de suelo especial. Pero si influye la capacidad de drenaje de éste, ya que no le viene bien los suelos encharcados. El pH es indiferente ya que crece en suelos alcalinos y suelos ácidos. Si tuviéramos que elegir un suelo específico para el mejor desarrollo de la Achillea diríamos que sería un suelo arenoso, con buen drenaje y mullido. El abono, no es imprescindible Oigamos el relato…

Chaque matin, les courses hippiques sont à l'honneur. Le pari gagnant de Thierry Léger à Compiègne : réunion 1, dans la 3e course, le numéro 11, Achillea

Today we remember the kind Harvard botanist who was a friend of Darwin. We'll also learn about the botanist who specialized in South American flora and found the Cinchona tree: the source of quinine. We salute the pioneer of the study of allelopathy - when one plant species releases chemical compounds that affect another plant species. We also recognize the man who transformed the springtime landscape at the beautiful Magnolia Gardens. We honor the first woman to attend Cornell University's school of forestry. Today's Unearthed Words feature a poem called The Sleep of Seeds. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about the "Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation"; learn how to grow whatever you want, whenever you want. And then we'll wrap things up with a delightful story about a horticulture teacher. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today's curated news.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Gardener Greetings To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy.   Curated News 16 Drought Tolerant Plants to Grow in Your Garden | Ken Druse | Garden Design “Drought-tolerant plants can be identified just by looking at them or feeling or smelling their bruised foliage. Many fragrant herbs, for example, are drought-tolerant.” Larkspur and Nigella Morning Glory Portulaca ("Port-you-LAKE-ah") Rose Moss Annual sunflowers Achillea (yarrow)("Ack-ah-LEE-ah) Silphium ("SILL-fee-um) Cup Plant Helianthemum ("HE-LEE-anthemum") Rock Rose Rudbeckia black-eyed Susan Echinacea Coneflower Ratibida ("RAH-tib-it-ah") Grey-headed Coneflower Asters Dianthus Euphorbias Foxgloves Sempervivum Sedum Tulips Mulleins Bearded Iris Lilacs   Have you ever tried drying flowers? Successfully drying one of your favorite flowers is such a joy. Some flowers look even better when they are dried. There are many options for drying flowers; air drying is the simplest. Then, of course, there's pressing. If you've never tried sand drying a bloom, you should give it a shot. Just fill a microwave-safe container with a layer of silica sand. Put the flower on top of the sand and then bury the bloom in the sand. Place the bloom along with a cup of water in the microwave. Heat in microwave in 30-second increments. Your flower should be dried in 2-3 minutes. Another step you can take in your flower-drying hobby is to prepare a spot in your garden shed, garage, pantry, or kitchen for drying flowers. Repurpose a pot rack or do something simple like string some twine between some eye hooks. Sometimes just creating space can inspire you to take some cuttings and bring beautiful blooms indoors. One of my favorite pictures from my garden is a single row of hydrangea cuttings drying upside down in my kitchen. Bliss.   Alright, that's it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There's no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 1909  Today is the birthday of Cornelius Herman ("Neil") Muller, the American botanist and ecologist. Cornelius pioneered the study of allelopathy ("ah-la-LOP-OH-thee"). Allelopathy occurs when one plant species releases chemical compounds that affect another plant species. Most gardeners know that black walnut is an example of allelopathy. In addition to the roots, black walnut trees store allelopathic chemicals in their buds, in the hulls of the walnuts, and their leaves.   1917  Today is the birthday of John Drayton Hastie of Magnolia Gardens. The Drayton family has lived on the plantation on the banks of the Ashley River since the 1670s. Magnolia Gardens is often regarded as one of the most staggeringly beautiful places in the entire South. And it's worth noting that it was built on the backs of slaves. The journalist Charles Kuralt once wrote about Magnolia Gardens. He said, “By 1900, the Baedeker guide to the United States listed three must-see attractions: the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and Magnolia Gardens.  Maybe because I am a sucker for 300-year-old live oak trees hung with Spanish moss and for azaleas and camellias and dogwoods and for Cherokee roses growing on fences — I think I’d put Magnolia Gardens first on that list.”   Representing the 9th generation of the Drayton Family at Magnolia Gardens, John Drayton Hastie was a passionate plantsman. He knew and loved all of the winding brick paths and the thousands of specimens at Magnolia Gardens - including the Middleton Oak, which measured over 12 feet in diameter. And John knew all about the history of the gardens. In 1840, Magnolia Gardens was home to the first azaleas ever planted in America. John often said that it was the successful cultivation of azaleas at Magnolia Gardens that led to the desire for the spring bloomer all across the south - from Charleston to Mobile. And the oldest azalea at Magnolia Gardens is the Indicia from Holland. John lived through some challenging times at Magnolia. After Hurricane Hugo ripped through Magnolia Gardens, John was optimistic saying, “There [were] some advantages, not that I wanted them… [Before the hurricane], we had trouble getting sunlight. Now I'll be able to plant more roses and perennials." Magnolia Gardens is where you'll find the Audobon Swamp Garden. It takes almost an hour to walk through, and it is a feast for the senses. The black water swamp is swaddled by hundreds of Black Cypress and teaming with wildlife from alligators and large turtles to herons and bald eagles. In addition to the swamp, Magnolia Gardens has a Biblical Garden and huge maze that was inspired by the maze at England's Hampton Court to honor Henry VIII. Through most of the 20th century, John Drayton Hastie and his wife were the friendly and knowledgeable hosts to the over 150,000 guests and tourists that visited the property every year. Today, Magnolia Gardens is run by a nonprofit foundation that was established in 1985. And, John's grandson, Taylor, is writing a new chapter for Magnolia Gardens. Beginning in the early 2000s, Taylor worked to begin what experts called "the most ambitious" effort to unearthed the records and history of plantation slavery. The Magnolia Plantation Foundation funded the creation of a free online website and database dedicated to African American genealogy and history in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida called Lowcountry Africana. Before John Drayton Hastie died as an old man, he'd already experienced a brush with death. Almost 70 years earlier (in 1933), when John was 15 years old, he went camping with some friends on Morris Island. And, at some point, the boys went for a swim in the ocean. John was standing near the shore in about two feet of water when a shark attacked him. The shark bit John on both legs. Somehow John managed to free himself. His buddies brought him to Fort Moultrie, where the medical staff was astounded by the severity of his wounds. John made a full recovery at a Charleston Hospital. After John died in 2002, his remains were placed within an oak tree at Magnolia Garden. Today, there is a marker by the Drayton Oak which reads: “Within this Oak, planted three centuries ago in the original Magnolia Plantation Garden by his ancestor, Thomas Drayton Jr., of Barbados, are interred the remains of John Drayton Hastie whose later life was devoted to continuing the Horticultural efforts of eight generations of family predecessors, and to transforming their springtime garden into one of beauty for all seasons. “   1938  The St. Cloud Times runs a story about a Miss Louise Klein Miller. Louise, at the age of 84, was retiring as supervisor of Cleveland's Memorial Gardens - after supervising them for over a quarter of a century. The first woman to attend Cornell University's school of forestry, Louise became the landscape architect for Cleveland schools; she was the only female landscape architect working in an extensive city school system. Collinwood is a neighborhood on the east side of Cleveland. On Ash Wednesday, March 4, 1908, the Collinwood school fire became one of the country's biggest tragedies. The school had only two exits. The construction created a chimney effect; the school became a fire trap. Almost half of the children in the building died. In 1910, Louise planned the Memorial Gardens to honor the 172 children, two teachers, and one rescuer who died in the blaze. The year before, in 1909, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation that, "a memorial should stand in perpetuity to honor those who lost their lives in this school fire tragedy.” The Collinwood memorial is a large square planting bed that is rimmed with 3.5-foot walls made of concrete that is tiled. The plantable area of the memorial measures roughly 20' x 40'. There's also a deep bench around the perimeter, and the walls are slanted to make seating more comfortable. The downside is that the bench and the scale of the raised bed make access to the planting area is sometimes very challenging. During Louise's era, students grew flowers in a school greenhouse for the Memorial. Over 70 years, the garden fell into neglect. 2018 was the 110th Anniversary of the Collinwood School Fire; there have been a few attempts to make sure that the garden continues to be a meaningful memorial. The struggle to maintain the Memorial continues. In July of 1910, there was an article in the Santa Cruz newspaper that described the new memorial garden - which at the time included a large lily pond: "There was a poet who said he sometimes thought that never blows so red the rose as where some buried Caesar bled;  That every hyacinth the garden wears, drops in her lap from some once lovely head. Then there will never be lilies so fair as those that will bloom in the lily pond that is to be on the site of the Collinwood school."   Unearthed Words It didn't rain all summer. Instead of water, my father used prayer for his garden. Despite his friends' laughter, he planted spinach and lettuce, countless rows of cucumbers in beds lined up meticulously ignoring old people's warnings about the drought. Every afternoon, he pushed his hat back, wiped off his sweat, and looked up at the empty sky, the sun scorching the acacia trees shriveling in the heat. In July, the ground looked like cement. Like the ruins of a Roman thermal bath, it kept the vestiges of a lost order, traces of streams long gone. He yelled at me to step back from the impeccable architecture of climbing green beans, the trellis for tomatoes, although there was nothing to be seen, no seedlings, no tendrils, not even weeds, just parched, bare ground— as if I were disturbing the hidden sleep of seeds. — Lucia Cherciu "Lew-chee-AH CARE-chew", poet, Edible Flowers, The Sleep of Seeds   Grow That Garden Library Making More Plants by Ken Druse This book came out in 2012, and the subtitle is The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation. Druse says that propagation—the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want—is gardening itself. In this book, Druse shares his proven techniques to expand the plants in your garden. This book has over 500 photos to help you practice the steps of propagating successfully. The book is 256 pages of propagation demystified - all shared to help you learn the steps and tools necessary to create more plants. What gardener doesn't want more plants? You can get a copy of Making More Plants by Ken Druse and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $30.   Today's Botanic Spark While researching Louise Klein Miller, I ran across a delightful story about her time teaching horticulture: "Louise had been telling a crowd of pupils about the different insects that attack plants and warned them, especially against the malevolent San Jose scale. She suggested that they go to the school library and get a book about it and read of Its habits and the remedy for checking its career. One young woman went to the librarian the next morning and said she wanted something about the San Jose scale. Without even looking up from her desk, the Librarian said, ‘Go to the music department.’”

Blíží se Prague Pride a to je skvělá příležitost číst víc knih s lesbickou, gay, bisexuální či transgender (LGBT) tematikou! Hostem podcastu Knižní klub je Anna Musilová, autorka bestselleru Tamařino souhvězdí. Spolu s Radkem Blažkem proberou stručně historii a důkladně současnost LGBT literatury. Od Ovidiových proměn po Já, Simon. Přejeme duhový poslech!

V Zeliščarnici smo govorili o rmanu, ki je nepogrešljiv v zbirki domačih čajev, saj ima mnogo zdravilnih učinkov. Latinsko ime Achillea millefolium pa razkriva, da je rman uporabljal že grški junak Ahil. Pripravlja Metka Perko.

Another top 10 herb in Erin’s first aid kit. Learn how to use yarrow on in first aid situations and how it’s used in a spiritual way. What’s the deal with the scientific names of plants? Why are they necessary when learning about herbs and other plants. Yarrow is an easy perennial to grow, learn a few tips on how to grow it for your herbal apothecary garden.  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/  Website: fullcircleherbals.com  Images at: https://fullcircleherbals.com/yarrow-with-erin-lafaive

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Programa histórico: emitido el 30 de junio de 2009. Programa especial dedicado a los artistas del sello alemán BSC Music/Prudence. Christopher Dean, Jens Gad, Achillea, Bernd Scholl, Mergener & Amici, TYA, Stadler & Rule, Karmacosmic, Alquimia & Gleisberg, Art of Infinity, Mergener & Amici, Stella Maris, Bernd Scholl, Roedelius, Cusco, Ginkgo Garden, Blonker, Potsch Potschka, Gandalf, Bernd Kistenmacher, Delago, Alquimia, Helene Hørlyck, Mergener & Hoffmann-Hook, Nautilus.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de lostfrontier.org. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/26825

Ancient warriors, gruit ales and an investigation into the latent meanings of "native" abound in the thousand-faceted Achillea millefolium, more commonly known as yarrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-marcure/support

Sus corimbos blancos de fino encaje ruborizado le valieron el nombre de “milenrama”.Sus poderes vulnerarios, el apodo de “hierba del soldado”, o del carpintero —o de Aquiles, héroe inmortalizado en el género científico de la planta: Achillea.Presente en todo el hemisferio norte, la milenrama ha sido ampliamente usada por sus propiedades medicinales —que son muchas y variadas—, pero también es planta comestible (y, en cierto modo, “potable” también…).Y ha tenido fama de mágica, de protectora, fama de planta oracular que revela el porvenir en sueños —o en hexagramas, según la civilización que consideres.Tras esos corimbos ruborizados se esconden historias tan inesperadas como fascinantes… ¿me acompañas a explorarlas?+ Más sobre varitas y palitos en rituales de adivinación (& muuucho más), aquí: https://imaginandovegetales.wordpress.com/2018/10/12/varitas-magicas-rituales-2/+ Además, la milenrama también está incluida en el Libro de las plantas olvidadas (Ariel, 2019) :)+ Puedes encontrarme en la web https://ainaserice.com & en redes (Facebook: http://facebook.com/ainaserice; Instagram: http://instagram.com/ainaserice).+ Voy colgando las transcripciones de los capítulos del podcast en ? podcast.imaginandovegetales.com.☛ Toda la información + bibliografía + extras, ahora disponible en libro… SENDEROS DE SAVIA. Basado en las primeras tres temporadas del pódcast ;D Lo encuentras todo en https://ainaserice.com/senderosdesavia (Si noooo puedes esperar y necesitas consultar el texto el mismo día en que publico el audio, a partir de ahora los comparto con mis micromecenas como agradecimiento por su apoyo, aquí: patreon.com/ainaserice :D{Agradecimientos a: Cristina Llabrés y Evaristo Pons por la música. ¡Y gracias a ti por la compañía!}

In this episode, I share 5 of my favorite herbs.   Nettle - Urtica dioica Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale Plantain -Plantago major Rosehip - Rosa canina  Yarrow -  Achillea millefolium   Take a listen for more details! 

A look at Achillea, Yarrow, Nosebleed, a herb associated with divining in both Scotland and China. Healer on the battlefield, stopper of blood, curer of colds. A story told by Amanda Edmiston for The Very Curious Herbal project.

The MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK is proud to announce the debut of the Heirlooms and Herbals podcast! This series, hosted by Joanne Bauman, takes an in-depth look at one new herb every episode.  Find Yarrow from Mountain Rose Herbs! Plant Profile on Mother Earth Living: Common Yarrow JoAnne's Website: Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook: Prairie Magic Herbals Please download, subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know which herb you’d like to learn about next! Visit our website for more episodes and resources! https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/heirlooms-and-herbals  

Herbalist Sam Coffman talks about the medicinal uses of the Yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium) in the 5-minute-herbs series. This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University.  Herbal Medics University is a branch of The Human Path.  The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the survival of our human species.  Their classes are sustainability and earth-centric, yet also very practical and realistic.  They are structured similar to a university, in that they have core paths as well as electives (aka “peripheral classes”).  All of their courses are focused on self-sustainability, and the subjects that fit into that focus span a very wide range as well as amazing depth in each subject. You can visit them at HerbalMedics.University Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Yarrow The Battlefield Herb!The Herbal Prepper Liveon American Preppers Radio!Sundays 7:00pm/Est 6:00pm/Ct 5:00pm/Mt 4:00pm/PtLive Listen and Chat go to: http://prepperbroadcasting.com/listen-chat/This week on Herbal Prepper Live, we are talking about yarrow, Achillea millefolium, often called “the battlefield herb” for its ability to stop wounds from bleeding.Yarrow is known as a wound healer for its ability to slow the flow of blood from a wound.Given this ease of access to the plant, and its affinity for wound care, every prepper should familiarize themselves with yarrow and how to use it effectively.... Read More HERE!Visit our chat room HERE!Tags: American Preppers Radio, Prepper Broadcasting, The Herbal Prepper, Health Care

Yarrow The Battlefield Herb! The Herbal Prepper Live on American Preppers Radio! Sundays 7:00pm/Est 6:00pm/Ct 5:00pm/Mt 4:00pm/Pt Live Listen and Chat go to: http://prepperbroadcasting.com/listen-chat/ This week on Herbal Prepper Live, we are talking about yarrow, Achillea millefolium, often called “the battlefield herb” for its ability to stop wounds from bleeding. Yarrow is known as a wound healer for its ability to slow the flow of blood from a wound.Given this ease of access to the plant, and its affinity for wound care, every prepper should familiarize themselves with yarrow and how to use it effectively.... Read More HERE! Visit our chat room HERE! Tags: American Preppers Radio, Prepper Broadcasting, The Herbal Prepper, Health Care

För att pelargoner och andra krukväxter ska bli knubbiga och fina används så kallade retarderingsmedel, som hämmar tillväxten. Om krukväxten slängs i komposten kan växter skadas av kompostjorden. Efter att Odla med P1 tagit upp frågan, varnar nu Kemikalieinspektionen för att slänga krukväxter med retarderingsmedel på komposten.  Maj-Lis Pettersson svarar på två frågor som lyssnare skickat in till odla@sverigesradio.se Roger Holt, trädgårdsmästare i Botan i Uppsala, berättar om vårblommande perenner och om fjällväxter i trädgården, och hur man förlänger säsongen i sin rabatt. Här är två förslag på växter som man kan samplantera för lång blomning:   1: Snödroppar (Galanthus), julrosor (Helleborus), gullflocka (Hacquetia epipactis) och blåsippa (Anemone hepatica)  Vitsippor )Anemone nemorosa), lungört (Pulmonaria), blodört (Sanguinaria canadensis), treblad (Trillium), nunneörter (Corydalis), hundtandliljor (Erythronium) och vårärt (Lathyrus vernus) Löjtnantshjärta (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) blad av Hosta och bräken. Orkidéer, snöklocka/klosterlilja (Leucojum vernum) och tandrot (Cardamine) Akleja (Aquilegia), nävor (Geranium), liljor, stormhattar (Aconitum) och Hosta i blom  Vaxklocka (Kirengeshoma palmata, stånds (Ligularia) och höstsilverax (Actea simplex) Klematis finns både som tidig- och senblommande. 2: Krokus (Crocus) och vintergäck (Eranthis) Tulpaner (Tulipa) och Narcisser, våradonis (Adonis vernalis), tusensköna (Bellis perennis) och gulltörel (Euphorbia epithymoides Violer som t.ex. hornviol (Viola cornuta), kantnepeta (Nepeta faassenii) och lavendeln (Lavendula angustifolia) först som dekorativa kuddar sedan blommande. Pioner (Paeonia), vallmo (Papaver), praktrölleka (Achillea filipendula), Acanthus, olika salvior (stäppsalvian är en favorit!), dagliljor (Hemerocallis), isop (Hyssopus officinalis) och prästkrage (Leucanthemum vulgare).  Solhattar (Echinacea), rudbeckia, temynta (Monarda) och höstflox (Phlox paniculata)  Aster så som brittsommaraster (Aster amellus), luktaster (Symphyotrichum novea-angliae), höstaster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) och prickaster (Aster sedifolius) till exempel.

In this episode we talk about Yarrow with Kathie Bishop. Kathie is a friend of mine who just happened to have written her dissertation on Yarrow! A happy discovery on my part. She taught me about some interesting folklore I didn't know about and we ended up talking a lot about vaginal steaming as Yarrow is so good for some women's health problems. She specialises in the subject of thrush and I really enjoyed talking to her. Hope you enjoy it too. 

Achillea is the botanical name for yarrow and was named after Homer’s hero of the Trojan wars-Achilles.

Review of the RHS Hampton Court and Tatton Park flower shows, our plant of the month; Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty', perfect pairing (2 plants that go well together); Eryngium bourgatii and Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet' and jobs to do in the garden this month.

While some Achillea in this study did not prove winter-hardy, a wide variety of hybrids had outstanding performance, including 10 cultivars in colors from gold to peach to pink and lilac.

Часть 2: Classic Motions 01. Achillea – the seeress prophecy (Micah Remix) 02. Amber – Sniegas 03. Chris Lake – Carry Me Away (Instrumental Remix) 04. Dousk – Pa Dida 05. The Timewriter – All Ive Got 06. Stu Hirst – Rhythmique (M&D Substance Remix) 07. Perasma – Swing 2 Harmony (Original) 08. Deep Forest – Sweet Lullaby 2005 (White Label) 09. Mint Royale [...]