Lavender Shortbread Cookies
I love shortbread cookies. They’re among the simplest cookies to make and they’re so satisfying. I love the warm, homey smell of the cookies while baking and the delicious texture …
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The Garden Witch
When I read Sheila Allen's article, "The Woman in Black" it felt like a perfect fit for our issue on home remedies. In her story, we experience what it's like …
Introducing the Master Gardener’s Book of Home-Grown Home Remedies
Dive into the healing wonders of your backyard with the Master Gardener's Book of Home-Grown Home Remedies—a special edition gardening guide featuring 57 incredible plants that could become your very …
A Guide to Plant Companionship (with audio)
Planting a rosebush goes beyond the simple act of placing it in the soil—it's a delicate symphony orchestrated by nature. …
Anise Magnolia (Magnolia salicifolia)
The Anise Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia salicifolia, is a charming deciduous shrub that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. …
Old-Fashioned Ideas Live On in the Garden
When we're young, we often don't appreciate the wisdom of what we consider to be old-fashioned ideas. We're ready to move on to new ideas and the modern ways of …
15 Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts
Creating homemade spice mixes for gifts can take various forms, depending on both the mix and the recipient. Consider the preferences of the person you're gifting to; your uncle in …
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 Scent of Lavender
Lavender is an herb with magical properties. The tiny flowers, growing plentifully on the straight, dark, up-reaching stalks, hold a secret inside—and release it into the air as a gift …
Breaking Ground and Building a New Garden
Ouch, the pain of moving and building a new garden—I've felt that before, have you? In my case, the yard we moved into had been perfectly manicured before we arrived …
