It’s Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas
Although we’ve really enjoyed the 50-60, even 70 degree weather this fall, it’s a little weird to be wearing shorts in Virginia in December. Last...
Container Gardening 101: Tips and Tricks for Starting a Container Garden
Have you been dreaming of having a luscious garden where you can grow your plants and herbs, but you're a little low on space? Then you're in luck!...
An Indoor Aromatic Herb Oasis
It’s a proven fact that certain scents can soothe our minds, trigger memories and even help prevent depression, and many of these powerful perfumes...
Herbs Associated with Halloween
Folks in my neighborhood have taken Halloween to a whole new level; it is incredible what a bit of technology will do for a holiday. Back in my time, we’d have a Casper mask with an elastic strap. Very hard to breathe in that thing, so you were forever lifting it up...
An Introductory Guide to Ayurvedic Herbs
The practice of Ayurvedic medicine originated in India thousands of years ago. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the term Ayurveda is a combination of two Sanskrit words: ayur meaning life and veda meaning science or knowledge....
10 Interesting, Unique Herbs & What to Do With Them
The uses for herbs are extremely varied and widespread. While some cultures use herbs primarily in the kitchen, others use herbs as alternative approaches to healing or spiritual and ceremonial accompaniments. Each herb has an interesting and unique history of both...
Everything You Want to Know About Growing & Using Lantana
We’ve captured all the basics for growing and taking care of Lantana here for you. Learn more about this lovely and prolific genus.
A Time to Plant, Fall Herb Gardening
Spring is such a frenzied time for a gardener, and so many of us, tired of the dreary winter, tend to jump the gun and live to regret it. Yes, even veteran gardeners give into emotion when we see all of those bright annuals luring us into the garden center in March....
Advantages of an Herb Spiral
If you're familiar with permaculture principles, you might also be familiar with herb spirals. Herb spirals are essentially highly productive and efficient garden beds and are often considered the crown jewel of any sustainable yard. Herb spirals are water-efficient,...