Flowers & Herbs
Some of my top favorite flowers ARE herbs! Learn to grow herbs and flowers for medicinal or culinary use, pollinators, and beauty.
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How to Grow Turmeric in Containers, in Any Zone!
Interested in learning more about turmeric, and how to grow your own? Read along to see how it is done, in any climate! We'll cover where to source turmeric seed, ideal turmeric growing conditions, adaptations for cooler climates, planting and care…
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How to Grow Garlic: Seeds, Varieties, Harvest, Curing, Storage & More!
Garlic is fun and easy to grow, in any climate! Come learn how to grow, harvest, cure, store, and preserve garlic. We'll also talk about sourcing garlic seed, and the difference between softneck and hardneck garlic - so you can choose…
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All About Calendula: How to Grow, Harvest, Dry, & Use Calendula Flowers
Come learn all about calendula, including how to grow, harvest, dry, and use it. In addition to providing a beautiful burst of sunshine in the garden, you may be surprised to learn what expansive natural healing properties it has! Calendula is…
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Squash Sex: How to Hand Pollinate Squash to Prevent End Rot & Increase Yields
If you hope to have big healthy zucchini this summer, read along to learn all about hand pollination! Let's explore the difference between male and female flowers, and exactly why, when and how to hand pollinate your squash plants.
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Spring Video Tour: Backyard Garden Edition
Come take a peek at our backyard garden on a beautiful spring evening! Let's explore the chicken coop and "coop garden" area, the pollinator garden, our many fruit trees, and then wander through the passionfruit arch into the patio garden area.
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Spring Video Tour: Front Yard Garden Edition
Spring is in the air, and the front yard garden is on fire! Flowers are blooming. Bees are buzzing. Hummingbirds are zipping. The summer seedlings are happily planted. The deciduous trees are flush with new tender growth. Come cruise around the…
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How to Grow Bushy Basil to Harvest All Summer Long
Basil is an easy-to-grow, versatile, delicious, warm-weather annual herb that should be included in every summer garden! Read along to learn how to grow basil, including tips for harvesting that will create full, prolific basil plants to enjoy all season long.
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Top 23 Plants for Pollinators: Attract Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds!
Pollinators are essential to the health of our ecosystem, food systems, and natural landscapes. Planting a pollinator garden helps maintain a healthy pollinator population, and brings joy to your life! Read along to learn about the top 23 plants for pollinators…