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Edible Flowers and Pollinator Plants for Containers

Edible Flowers and Pollinator Plants for Containers

Container gardens can nourish far more than people. They can also become vibrant sanctuaries for: Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Beneficial insects Pollinators of every kind And many of the plants that attract these visitors also happen to be  …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8

May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle  …
Conversations with a Village Herbalist

Conversations with a Village Herbalist

A Good-Natured Interview by Don Nicholas, Your Intrepid Gardening Reporter There are many joys in writing—but one of the most delightful, at least for me, is the chance to create characters  …
Grow Young In Your Garden

Grow Young In Your Garden

As someone creeping up on 80 and still feeling sprightly, I often reflect on how I’ve kept my body moving, my mind sharp, and my spirit young. Turns out, the  …
Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter

Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter

I find that one of the most delightful secrets in gardening is edible flowers. Imagine that this Winter, while everything outside is gray, your windowsill is alive with color—bright marigolds,  …
Chamomile & Orange Zest Sugar

Chamomile & Orange Zest Sugar

There's something almost magical about the way chamomile's apple-like floral notes complement the bright citrus of orange zest. It's like they were MADE to go together! The combination of this  …