Homemade Medicine Ball Tea Bombs
If you’ve ever tried the famous “medicine ball” tea from that well-known coffee chain, but wish it was a bit cleaner and more healthy, you're about to be in for …
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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. …
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 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
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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 …
