chamomile Archives

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 …

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 …

Chamomile Fizz

Chamomile Fizz, you say? Yes indeed. Think tea, but fizzy. On a hot day, I often find myself wanting a nice, cold soda — but that isn’t really the healthiest …

Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds

Planting The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …

Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows

I remember when one of my cousins helped her youngest daughter in a bake sale for charity. It was a nice little affair and the desserts they prepared sold like …

How to Harvest Chamomile and Dry it for Tea

Many of us probably know chamomile best as a delicious, relaxing nighttime tea. A cup of this herbal brew with just a touch of honey is the perfect way to …