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Nasturtium

Seeding: outdoor-cultivation from April to May in a shady place– the plant needs enough place to entwine

Time of blossoming: July to October

The plant contains a lot of vitamin C and has an antibiotic effect.

Usage: The leaves and blooms are edible. They have a spicy taste and look great in salads.

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Thyme

Seeding: pre-cultivation from March to May, outdoor-cultivation beginning in

Time of blossoming: June to August

The leaves of Thyme contain essential oil. The oil has a disinfecting effect. Thyme helps you to overcome melancholia and bolsters courage and power.  The herb has positive effects on respiratory tracks as well.

  Usage: Thyme is a popular herb in the kitchen. 

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Common Chicory

Seeding: outdoor-cultivation from March to June

Time of blossoming: June to September

 When Friedrich II launched coffee tariffs back in the 18th century, the roots of Common Chicory were used as a coffee substitute. The dried root was roasted and ground. The powder was called chicory coffee.  In theory of Bach flowers, Common Chicory stands for the “Flower of Giving” – and therefore for interpersonal love. The flower cleans body and soul and is, according to Bach, a remedy for apprehensiveness.  Common Chicory balances people who are possessive, egoistic and prone to criticize. The plant bolsters selfless love, motherliness and independence.

 Usage: The blooms are edible.

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Mallow

Seeding: preculture possible in February, outdoor cultivation at suitable spring temperatures, blooms in second year.

For Christians Mallow symbolizes the begging for forgiveness of a cold and hardened soul. Mallow stands for forgiveness.

But not only in a spiritual way, it is said that Mallow makes hardness smooth again. Pharmacologists do also know about the softening effect of the plant on mucous membrane. Mallows have other qualities that help against hacking cough.

Usage: The blooms are edible. They can be candied or used in salads. Furthermore it’s possible to make a mild syrup from them. 

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Dandelion

Seeding: From March to April in cold frames.Outdoor cultivation                 from April/May possible.

Time of blossoming: May/June

Dandelion is often seen as an annoying weed, but it is a very old medicinal herb.  Dandelion stands for satisfaction; it boosts independence and helps to feel motivated and alert. Therefore dandelion symbolizes a new beginning. It’s a very unassuming plant.

Usage: Harvested in spring, the leaves make a vitamin-rich salad. The blooms can be used for dandelion syrup.