Basil tends to be one of the most popular herbs to grow during the warm summer months. When planning out my raised-bed garden this year, I made sure to reserve space for multiple basil plants. It has a variety of culinary uses and can also be used in homemade natural cleaning products like this All-Purpose […]
4 helpful ways of Drying Basil
Basil is a great herb used in so many different dishes. It’s also beneficial to your health. Lets face it though, buying herbs from the supermarket is not always cost effective. So today, in this post, learn 4 way of drying basil. You can grow basil for pennies on the dollar and drying a great […]
9 Herbs that want to take over your garden
I really love growing herbs. Nothing beats freshly harvested herbs to really perk up a homemade meal. I grow about 20 different herbs every year for both food and medicine. While some herbs have given me a really hard time getting them to grow (I’m looking at you white sage!) other herbs, have gotten completely […]
5 Ways to Freeze Fresh Basil
Do you grow Basil in your garden? If you do, chances are you always end up with a way more than you can possibly use fresh. Learn 5 ways to freeze fresh basil. Basil is actually one of the easiest herbs to grow and it will grow most anywhere. The great news is since it […]
How to Harvest Calendula (PLUS 6 Ways to Use Calendula)
Calendula is the first flower that I ever grew as a city girl. It got me hooked and now we are full-time herb gardeners and homesteaders. This lovely flower is super simple to grow, very hardy and has SO many medicinal benefits. Today we take you through the harvesting process, seed saving and also 6+ […]
Easy To Grow Herbs For Holiday Recipes
Herbs, in general, are one of the easiest types of plants to grow. Many will happily grow in a container on your windowsill or patio. Start with plants that you purchase at your local home improvement or nursery, and you’ll have plenty of homegrown herbs for your holiday dinners! Want to grow your own herbs […]
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