basil and thyme helped fight headaches. Other herbs acted as insect repellents; and marigolds planted between vege- tables help keep bugs away. Poppies that now provide beauty and seeds for cooking were used by some pioneers as a folklore remedy. On Christmas Eve these early settlers spread poppy seeds around the house to keep bad spirits away. Ukrainian pioneers didn’t have


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