13 Favorites: Herbs that Thrive in Shade
Culinary herbs add freshness and flavor to our meals. Growing them at home means a quick trip to the garden […]
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Weleda Farm Visit: What Does Soil Have in Common With Your Skin? More Than You Know
There has been a lot of talk lately about microbes and the way that contact with soil revitalizes our own
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10 Easy Pieces: Herb Pots
Summer is ripe for growing simple kitchen herbs. Light is abundant, time moves a little slower, and tending to a
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DIY Herb Garden
In my house, we love cooking with fresh herbs! Nothing says summer quite like a mojito with crisp mint from
How to Create a Summer Garden That Smells Amazing
Sure, summer gardens are often designed to dazzle the eyes—bursts of color, big blooms, and dramatic textures. But what about
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Rethinking Mugwort: There Is a Lot to Love About This Demonized Herb
The name “mugwort” in the US is a signifier for “invasive,” but when grown purposefully, the aromatic section of the
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Fresh Bay Leaves: Don’t Use Sparingly
If you grow your own herbs, you are aware that (almost) everything has a season (unless you live in Florida,
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Pistachio Fir Cookies: A Green Gluten-Free Treat
One winter, around the time I was tinkering again with recipes for fragrant fir needles, I received a gift of
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