Flowers will make any garden, front yard, or patio look spectacular. Choose the right ones for your climate and, with a little bit of care, you’ll impress your friends every time they come visit!
When most people think of calla lilies, they think of the elegant blooms that are often used in bouquets or as centerpieces. But what many people don’t know is that you can actually grow these beauties yourself right in your own backyard! Calla lilies are relatively easy to grow and with a little bit of …
Wild Bergamot (a.k.a. bee balm) provides one of the world’s most expensive teas – Earl Grey – with its delicious flavor. It is hard to believe that this tea had its introduction to western society from the Boston Tea Party in 1773, when colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Griffin’s Wharf because they were …
Growing up, whenever I caught a cold, my mom would reach for the echinacea tea. She always said it was one of the best natural treatments for a cold or flu, and once I got older, I found that this was absolutely the case. Echinacea has a million uses in the kitchen and the medicine …
St. John’s wort is both a mysterious and debated member of the herb family. You’ve heard of it, but what is it really? Is it a noxious weed or a miraculous medicinal plant? Poisonous to your livestock or not? A vitamin supplement or a disaster for your homestead or ranch? In this article, we’ll talk …
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With multiple medicinal and culinary uses, calendula is a popular plant known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. This gorgeous bloom follows the direction of the sun throughout the day, just like sunflowers, and offers a sunny addition to any home garden. Also known as English marigolds or pot marigolds, these plants are known …
Growing a garden is a great way to add fresh food to your diet. But do you think of edible flowers when you plant your garden? All too often, gardens can be limited to veggies like cucumbers, peppers, or tomatoes. We may also plant fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. If these fruits and veggies …
Have you ever grown artichokes before? If not, you’re in for a treat! Artichokes are delicious, nutritious vegetables that are relatively easy to grow. And they’re some of my favorite vegetables! What Are Artichokes? Sunchokes, AKA Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus), are a wonderful addition to any homestead garden. Sunchokes are a tuber, which means they grow from …
As you are planning your garden, hidden away, pouring over your stash of newly arrived seed catalogs. You are staring at vegetables, flowers, fruits, and all things “seeds”. Don’t even bother to deny it; I know how it is because I’m doing it, too. In fairness to you, if everyone would leave you alone with …
