Author name: Dina Wilson

Hi! I'm Dina, a mother, gardener, homesteader, and seasonal recipe creator. I love to share practical tips from my family's homestead in Zone 5B. I write about medicinal herbs, gardening, and simple homemade recipes that support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Welcome to DBSFarmWilson.

4 Flowers That Boost Early Strawberry Pollination and Have Medicinal Uses

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I’ve been growing strawberries for years now and it wasn’t until recently, that something clicked for me. The best advice I was given is to plant blooming flowers around my strawberry plants to boost early pollination. It’s more than just planting flowers, it’s also strategically growing medicinal flowers around the garden that will benefit your […]

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How to Grow, Prune, and Replant Lilac Bushes: A Complete Lilac Care Guide

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Lilacs are one of those plants that seem to just belong on old farm properties. If you drive through rural areas in the spring, you’ll often see large purple and white lilac bushes blooming beside barns, along driveways, or near old houses. And there’s an interesting reason for that. Lilacs (Syringa spp.) are flowering shrubs

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What’s the Difference Between a Flower, Plant, and Herb?

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The words plant, flower, and herb are often used interchangeably. And while they’re closely related, they don’t actually mean the same thing. Understanding the difference between a flower, plant, and herb can help you make better choices in your garden, understand seed catalogs and plant labels, and feel more confident when reading growing guides or

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How to Grow Black Beans: A Complete Guide to Growing This Protein-Packed Staple Crop

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Black beans are one of the most practical and rewarding crops you can grow in a home garden. They are easy to plant, require minimal care, and produce a reliable harvest of protein-rich beans that store well for long periods of time. Whether your goal is food security, self-sufficiency, or simply growing pantry staples at

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