The fiber in barley might lower cholesterol and blood pressure in people with high cholesterol. Barley may also reduce blood sugar and insulin levels. Barley seems to slow stomach emptying. This could help keep blood sugar stable and create a sensation of being full, which might help to control appetite.
Raising coleus from seed is relatively easy. Plan to sow them indoors, eight to 12 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Because seeds require light to germinate, sow them on the surface. Be sure to monitor water levels carefully.verwintering coleus plants as houseplants is another way to get more plants. Temperatures near 70 degrees F. are required. Rotate plants and pinch back as needed to maintain form. Use grow lights to provide adequate light. By planting a single variety, such as Redhead, you can get dramatic effects.
Solenostemon scutellarioides can be trained into standards, although a coleus popsicle is not for me. However, for a formal garden, standards would be a lovely addition. Coleus is handsome in hanging baskets or as a foliage plant in a mixed container. I grew one cultivar as a colorful low hedge in Hawaii.