Vanilla-Lavender Sugar Dust
Let me share a little secret with you - sometimes the simplest things make the biggest impact. This delicate, fragrant Vanilla-Lavender Sugar Dust is the perfect example! It requires almost …
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Herbes de Provence Grilling Blend
There's something about saying "Herbes de Provence" that makes me feel instantly sophisticated, like I should be cooking in a rustic farmhouse kitchen in the South of France. This Herbes …
3 Ways to Grow Edible Flowers Indoors
Remember dinner parties? Sigh. Me too. I’m optimistic that they’re making a comeback soon, though and I want to be ready. I was looking for different ways to level up …
A Little Gardening Humor About Growing Azaleas (or Not)
Haven’t we all had a forehead-smacking discovery once—ok maybe more than once—in our gardening lives? I know I have, but not one quite as laughably cringe-inducing as the gardening humor …
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 …
The Best Edible Flowers for Your Garden (and How to Use Them)
There’s something almost magical about growing edible flowers. I remember the first time I sprinkled bright nasturtium petals over a salad—the colors popped, the flavors surprised me, and honestly, it …
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 …
Legacy in Bloom
“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” – Rabindranath Tagore …
Mulch Magic: A Guide to Non-Toxic Garden Ground Covers
Let me tell you about my love affair with mulch—it's the unsung hero that transformed my garden from stressed to blessed! …
Raising Young Gardeners
As parents and grandparents of potential young gardeners, we have watched whimsical playtime in the backyard turn to bright staring faces behind blue tablets and screens. Eating out at a …
