Oats have been used to help lift a depressed mood and help people who are withdrawing from addictive drugs or alcohol. ~ In a clinical study in 1968-1969, 6 out of 10 chronic opium addicts gave up the drug after treatment with Oats (2 mls of the tincture, three times a day) over 27-45 days.
When to Plant. Plant begonias in the spring time as they become available in the garden centers (and after the last hard frost in the northern climates). You can also plant them in the fall in parts of the country where it doesn't freeze over the winter.
How to Grow Perfect Begonias. These drought-tolerant perennials come in a variety of forms. DEBBIE McDONALD outlines the options, with tips from an expert who has grown begonias for 30 years. As exotic, succulent perennials hailing from tropical and subtropical regions, begonias are ideal plants for our gardens.