If you have clay soil on your property, you are likely no stranger to the fact that it turns into a rock in the summer. This type of soil is difficult to work in, doesn’t take water very easily, and will either flood until it’s muddy or just not get enough water to the plants.Â
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Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years.
Today, much of the world's population uses herbal medicine in some form as remedies for a wide variety of ailments. It's time we planted some of these herbs in our own backyards!
What better time is there to grow healing plants than when th...
Imagine the joy of being able to shop for fruit and vegetables right in your backyard rather than at the grocery store. That dream is now a reality for around 42% of Americans. They now spend their hard-earned dollars on seed and saplings rather than squash and spinach from the store.
If you'd love...
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We have used medicinal plants in healthcare for thousands of years. Studies have been conducted across the world to prove how good they really are, and most of the time, medicinal plants win the argument. Although we can’t always do without modern medicine, curing common ailments and illnesses is...
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While herbs were cultivated clear back to the time of Adam and Eve, medicinal herbalist gardens such as that of St. Gall have been in use for hundreds of years. This just shows that humanity has not only been using but has been reliant on natural remedies and plants for thousands of years.Â
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Herbs can be a great place for the beginner gardener to start. Many types of herbs are easy to grow, and these tips will have you soon growing herbs like a pro.Â
You read The Secret Garden as a little girl and imagined the vast walls of climbing plants surrounding that quiet, beautiful place. The p...
Planting an herbal tea garden is a fantastic way to add health and joy to your home. There are ten herbs that I recommend for any tea enthusiast, and the following herbs are easy to grow with countless uses and flavor combinations.
Don’t forget your herb harvesting tools! We have our top tool must-...
There is one place in the yard. You know the one. Not much will grow there. But you're looking to use all of your spaces and use them well.Â
Whether you are growing food or growing your own medicine, it is essential to use up every little space and get the most out of it.
That shaded place in your y...
It's that time of year here on the farm when we are harvesting roses to preserve for oils, salves, teas and other culinary uses.
Do you have rose bushes in your yard and hoping to figure out what to do with those lovely blooms, aside from them adorning your landscaping? They are so beautiful, it's ...
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