https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:03:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitexchaste-berry#post-2683947 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:19:21 +0000 JennRimbey 2683947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out from a knowledgeable pharmacist that vitex/chaste berry should NOT be used during pregnancy! It causes uterine stimulation (contractions) . If you are actively ttc don't use vitex/chaste berry during your luteal phase </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitex-when-did-you-take-it#post-2580855 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:56:46 +0000 LAZB 2580855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first month I took it, I got pregnant. I took it every day, and took a lower dose after ovulation.<br /> The other two times I've gotten pregnant I had to use clomid, so it was a pleasant surprise that it worked so well for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitex-when-did-you-take-it#post-2580825 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 06:24:48 +0000 pachamama 2580825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it in the months before getting pregnant. I guess I thought it wasn't supposed to be taken when you are pregnant? I believe I stopped when I got my BFP. Healthy pregnancy and baby boy was the result! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitex-when-did-you-take-it#post-2580812 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 22:37:53 +0000 Iced Tea 2580812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you start taking vitex/chasteberry ahead of TTC? Or did you start it during? Did you take it daily or only after ovulation? If you got pregnant, how long did you take it before getting pregnant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1774073 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:34:17 +0000 regberadaisy 1774073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the reminder! I've read it's super easy. Drop it in the ground in the fall and forget it! October I've read is is the best time for my region. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1774047 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:23:28 +0000 shopaholic 1774047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the tips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772712 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:47:37 +0000 Cole 1772712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The woman who used to live at my house apparently loved garlic and I assure you it's the easiest thing ever- I literally do nothing and each year have tons of it. I need to get better about harvesting it and drying it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772707 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:44:42 +0000 yoursilverlining 1772707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't, but wanted to pop in and say doooooooo itttttt! Non-grocery store garlic is so.much.better!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772653 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:59:26 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1772653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: According to my MIL they're supposed to eliminate the fungus that sometimes grows under rose leaves. It's worked for her so far! I don't have roses, but I plan to mix them into my flowerbeds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772646 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:54:59 +0000 shopaholic 1772646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the reassurance! OK - looks like I'll be buying some organic garlic to plant in the Fall. </p> <p>@Kemma: Thanks for that tip!</p> <p>@SugarplumsMom: I read that too! And for planting under roses for some reason… </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772642 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:52:44 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1772642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What? I'm pretty sure you don't need all of that. Just put a bunch of cloves in the ground and see if they like the location. If there's too many, you pull them out and toss it :happy: </p> <p>I heard they're actually good for pests and plan on planting them in various locations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772641 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:52:27 +0000 Kemma 1772641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plant it on the shortest day, harvest on the longest! Planting bigger cloves will result in bigger bulbs and organic garlic is probably best for home-growing - good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772631 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:48:27 +0000 Snowdrop 1772631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah, like @babycanuck: i never bother to water or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772630 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:47:22 +0000 Snowdrop 1772630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh i plant in autumn when i plant tulips then forget about it till time to dig up when the leaves are dying back. It's well easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772618 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:41:01 +0000 babycanuck 1772618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plant it in the fall and forget about it! I made the mistake of planting in the spring and it really needs the winter to get ready. I wouldn't worry too much about daily watering, etc. because I know a few people who plant them and let them go wild (they get the water from the rain only). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-grown-garlic#post-1772615 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:39:31 +0000 shopaholic 1772615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone ever grown their own garlic? I was reading about it and how most supermarket garlic is grown and fertilized (ewww) and thought it would be easy. Then I read this: <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/5-step-guide-to-growing-gorgeous-garlic/" rel="nofollow">http://themicrogardener.com/5-step-guide-to-growing-gorgeous-garlic/</a> </p> <p> and there are just so, so many steps. I'd plant in our yard where we have a daily sprinkler system going. I don't really have the time or desire to moisture-check, pH check, etc. I grow plenty of other herbs without any work at all.</p> <p>Hoping for some reassurance that garlic is relatively easy to grow? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029464 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:25:34 +0000 LuLu Mom 1029464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: the EVOO was the one I was thinking of, I will have to look for the post, thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029400 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:06:03 +0000 regberadaisy 1029400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I haven't! But one of the bloggers just posted about it. It was a money saving post. The best way I've seen is blending with evoo and freezing in ice cube trays. I also hang them by the stem to dry then put them into those IKEA spice glass jars? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029397 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:04:33 +0000 LuLu Mom 1029397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't want to thread jack, but has anyone tried freezing their herbs? I've seen this but didn't know it if worked. I feel like I waste a lot and would love to try and perserve them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029371 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:56:41 +0000 lovehoneybee 1029371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a lot of sage, rosemary and thyme during the fall/winter (and now I'm singing the song...) and dill, parsley and oregano during the spring/summer. I can't stand cilantro, and everything else is just whenever I happen to grab it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029356 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:51:23 +0000 lindseykaye 1029356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: Yes to the cinnamon, too :) Sometimes I forget this is a spice because it's mainly used in sweet stuff - hah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029211 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:11:08 +0000 banana 1029211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really cook with a lot of herbs. I use tons of garlic though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029156 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:57:54 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1029156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rosemary, basil, and oregano. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029153 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:56:43 +0000 blackbird 1029153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama, i guess i do consider it an herb! I guess I lump it into the seasonings category. I use it in excess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029146 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:54:47 +0000 MapleMoose 1029146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basil, oregano, and thyme are pretty much year round for me.</p> <p>For spices, I use a lot of cinnamon in the cooler months because I bake more apple crisps and pies, coffee cakes, etc. I also add it to squash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029066 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:22:55 +0000 JessKas 1029066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sage, thyme and rosemary. I use parsley year round. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1029006 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:53:57 +0000 skibobrown 1029006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Yeah, that's true. I rarely use sage or rosemary in the summer. Although I use basil, oregano, and many others year round. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1028990 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:50:17 +0000 regberadaisy 1028990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: oh no, I just meant that there are certain herbs that are more geared for cool weather foods. Ie I use dill mainly on fish which I tend to cook more in summer. Where as rosemary is for roasts which I don't do as much of it in hot weather. Bay leaves in stews, thymes, oregano in pasta sauces, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1028988 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:48:54 +0000 skibobrown 1028988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fresh herbs: Sage and rosemary<br /> Dried: We use whatever is in our cabinet -- doesn't really matter if it's seasonal when they're dried. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-herbs-do-you-cook-with-the-most-during-the-fallwinter-months#post-1028981 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:45:14 +0000 regberadaisy 1028981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: No garlic?!?! The horror! :P</p> <p>In the winter we grow herbs on our aerogarden. We use herbs a lot but what we don't we dehydrate. </p>