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Basil:
Not only the most popular and widely used herb, but it also has soothing properties associated with the mint family to which it belongs, and is used in herbal concoctions offering relief for nervous headaches and digestive complaints. The most popular perennial Basil is the “Greek Columnar Basil” with its very tasty, glossy green leaves and upright growth habit.

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BeetrootBecome healthier with home grown, organic beetroot. It is easy to grow and packed with goodness. A great source of carbohydrates without any fat, high in fiber, antioxidants which help to fight various diseases and folic acid. Even the young leaves are edible, a great source of iron, foliate and beta-carotene.

To make sure you get even more out of your crop, use marjoram and basil as companion plants.
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Article by Alice Spenser-Higgs

Herbal Bath

Fragrance has the ability to instantly lift our spirits or transport us into a calmer space. It is believed that the sense of smell was our first sense; part of our ‘old brain' (that's hopefully since evolved) and it is not controlled by will or reason. Like the fight or flight response, what we smell triggers an instant, automatic response in our bodies, affecting heartbeat, body temperature, appetite, digestion, and memory.

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Fish cakesTasty fish cakes are a treat for the whole family. Easy to make and ideal for lunches, snack boxes and dinners. It can be frozen and kept for those days when you run out of ideas or time, but still have something nutritious and healthy to serve.

Serve with a salad, mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

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Daily Moon Phases

Planting by the Moon

9 February 2010
Moon in Capricorn at midday: earth day, waning.
Dig up some root vegetables – potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes and carrots. Sweet potatoes are g ood for boosting energy, promoting a healthy heart and skin and helping to lower blood pressure. T hey are a good slow release carbohydrate , r ich in antioxidants and contain more vitamin E than any other low fat food.

Planting by the Moon

AORTA Almanac 2011