August Gardening in New Jersey Delivers Color and Care
Terri Gabriell notes an intensely hot and dry New Jersey summer with high humidity. August chores include replanting harvested spaces, sowing fall radishes and greens, soaking seeds, and maintaining soil moisture with light mulch. Weeding, iris care, seed pods, and pruning keep gardens productive while insects and birds pollinate. Readers may write to Terri at Box 94 Ringoes NJ 08551.
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Herbal teas can pose risks and vary in caffeine
Betsy Schafer of Iowa State University warns that some herbal teas can be toxic or contain psychoactive drugs in about 40 of 400 blends. She notes risks from kavabava and nutmeg or jimsonweed teas, possible allergies, medication interactions, and advises checking ingredients and moderating use. Safe options include red zinger, rosehip, peppermint, and red clover.
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