A Time to Plant, Fall Herb Gardening
Spring: The Fickle Season Ah, Spring ~ the fickle season. Bringing us out on a lovely day then slapping us back inside with an unexpected snowstorm....
Growing Your Own Superfood: Turmeric Plants
You may or may not have heard of turmeric before, or only know about it as a dried spice. However, like many herbs, fresh turmeric is leaps and...
Help Save the Monarch Butterfly with Asclepias Tuberosa, Butterfly Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa) is a native plant that creates a wonder area of your garden for monarch butterflies. The Growers Exchange...
Maui: 4,000 Miles Away, but Still Feels Like Home
Just got back from a ‘Bucket List' trip to Maui - 10 nights, 11 days exploring paradise with my family. Despite the time of year, we did all the usual Hawaii activities and even found a place where you could have your own private boat! Did I mention that we totally...
How to Choose the Right Lavender for Your Garden
Trying to unravel the tangled web of species under the genus Lavandula is a challenge to event the most accomplished horticulturalist. There is a lot of misinformation out there, so dear customer, please note that there is no such thing as English lavender! There has...
Fall Into The Perfect Culinary Herb Garden
22 Culinary Herbs You Should Be Growing Now Cooler weather is on its way, and for many, the drop in temperature brings with it a pull toward the kitchen and a longing to create the perfect culinary masterpiece. Make sure that your cooking space is well-stocked this...
The Ultimate Guide to Patchouli
Patchouli is a plant species from the Lamianceae family, which also includes lavender, oregano, and mint. Although its scientific name is Pogostemon cablin, this perennial herb is more commonly known as stink weed, pucha pot, or putcha-pat. With so many names comes...
Spring is Over, and Now We are Busy with our Fall Plants
Our spring season is over, and we are busy with our fall crop. But, we are all about looking back and spend our 'down time' reviewing the past. We may be a 'small business', but we've always thought of ourselves as operating with the same principles as a 'big...
Gardening With Children: Teach Your Kids To Love Mother Nature
Are you fond of gardening? If yes, then you must be aware of the importance of Mother Nature in any person's life. You must be familiar with the immense joy you feel in growing tasty oregano in your backyard. So, why are you not thinking about passing this legacy to...