Tiny Bundts, Big Lemon Flavor: The Italian Lemon Mini Pound Cake Adventure
It all started with a road trip to Florida, the kind where you spend half your time navigating backroads and the other half wondering if you should have worn more …
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Perennial Plants Gone Wild
I envy those who live in warm climates, where "tender perennials" are simply "perennials" to them. Each year I plant perennial plants like lavender, knowing that it will die in …
Mini Garden Decor? Not Quite
When I imagine garden decor, I usually think of smaller items. Maybe it's a little gnome sitting at the edge of the sunflowers or little bells hanging from a branch …
Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden
Creating an indoor veggie garden can be a truly rewarding and enjoyable experience. Not only does it allow you to bring the joys of gardening right into the comfort of …
Lavender: How to Dry It Three Easy Ways
If I had to choose the most mysterious flower in my herb garden, it would be lavender. How to dry it, use it, and cook with it are all questions …
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 …
Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
When I think about preserving sage, the first thing that comes to my mind is how I'll cook with it. Dried sage has a more concentrated (read: delicious) taste when …
Blossoming Beauties 2024
Welcome to the green revolution of 2024, where home gardening is more vibrant and exciting than ever! As a self-proclaimed plant fanatic, I’m here to introduce you to ten new …
Dr. Green Thumb: A Healing Garden Tale
Ethan, a spirited ten-year-old with tousled brown locks, followed his grandpa, affectionately known as Pop, as they meandered through the lush expanse of their backyard garden. Pop, weathered by years …
Kobus Magnolia: The Time-Traveling Tree of Spring
When I first encountered a Kobus Magnolia (Magnolia kobus) in full bloom, I was struck by its delicate white flowers floating like clouds against bare branches. But little did I …
