http://www.herbcompanion.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=1860 Scientific research now supports many of the traditional applications of this plant, including treating respiratory health problems and healing wounds. http://www.herbcompanion.com/herb-to-know/every-herb-has-a-story-respiratory-health-problems-echinacea.aspx by Randy Buresh Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:44 CST <p>Perhaps the more fitting expression would be, a watched seed never sprouts. But with this clever time lapse camera from Brinno, a great product for this spring, you can see your garden grow from day one until the first snow!  </p> <div> </div> http://www.herbcompanion.com/the-garden-gome/place-time-lapse-camera-in-your-garden.aspx Taylor Miller Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:04:46 CST When you write for a blog called The Garden Gnome, you tend to get a lot of wacky things many of that make great holiday gifts. Among my favorite is the new book and guide to life, How To Survive a Garden Gnome Attack. http://www.herbcompanion.com/the-garden-gnome/how-to-survive-garden-gnome-attack.aspx Taylor Miller Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:55:30 CST <p>Ladybugs are a simple, cheap and effective means of destroying an aphid infestation that just won't go away.</p> http://www.herbcompanion.com/the-garden-ghome/take-control-of-aphids-ladybugs.aspx Taylor Miller Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:50:24 CST <p>Tired of those cheap cardboard car air fresheners that are ugly and have a fake, overpowering odor? Try this easy solution.</p> http://www.herbcompanion.com/the-garden-gnome/diy-make-car-fresheners-tea-infusers.aspx Taylor Miller Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:17:42 CST <p>The Chinese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi), also known as the winter cherry, enjoys a library of culinary and medicinal benefits. Here are the answers to some of the questions you have asked about growing this incredible species. </p> http://www.herbcompanion.com/the-garden-gnome/faq-growing-chinese-lantern-plants-physalis-alkekengi.aspx Taylor Miller Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:55:37 CST