Harvesting Herbs in the Last Dance of Summer
A journey through the autumn herb garden, harvesting herbs and preserving summer's herbal bounty for the winter months ahead. …
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The Art and Science of Growing Edible Flowers Indoors
It's that time of year again when the outdoor blooms are doing their dramatic "exit stage left," leaving us with a serious case of floral FOMO. But fear not! I'm …
Beetle Mania
As June fades into its final days, I reluctantly bid farewell to my lush garden in North Carolina before I embark on a journey up North. My pole beans are …
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me …
17 Home-Grown Home Remedies
Growing my own herbs for natural remedies has been a transformative journey for me, one that I stumbled upon pretty unexpectedly. It all began a few years ago when I …
How to Grow and Dry Your Own Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is a popular bedtime beverage with a reputation for being a natural sleep aid. Chamomile even makes a cameo appearance in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit’s mother …
Carrot-Ginger Soup
When you're deep into the cold, grey days and long nights of winter, this carrot-ginger soup recipe is just what you need. The spices fill your home with a cozy …
12 Edible Gift Ideas from Your Garden
There are so many tasty edible gift ideas you can make from your garden: hot sauces, jellies, herb blends, salad dressings, teas, you name it! You can infuse vodkas by …
It’s Never Too Late For the Benefits of Healing Gardens
I think as gardeners we can all appreciate the idea of gardens as a place of healing. That can be quite literal when we grow herbs like peppermint that can …
The Best Vegetables to Plant Together for an Unbelievable Harvest
Some things are meant to be together: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Simon and Garfunkel, and the three sisters. The three sisters, otherwise known as corn, beans, and …
