Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over in Zone 5! In fact, it’s one of the best times to get certain herbs established before the cold sets in. Cooler temperatures reduce transplant shock, soil retains moisture better, and many herbs thrive in the crisp autumn air. If […]
Last Chance Herbs: What to Plant This Fall in Zone 5 (Before Frost!) Read More »
You may have heard the term “fire cider” in the last few years – while it’s been around for ages, it’s only recently gained popularity through the rise of holistic medicine and homesteading. This delicious herbal fire cider is the best way to help boost your immune system during the low vitamin D season. This
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It’s the end of summer and beginning of fall – time to fill that medicinal cabinet with the ‘to make whole’ plant – Goldenrod! Introduction to Goldenrod & Other Names for Goldenrod Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis spp. Latin name “to make whole“) is a bright, golden-yellow flowering plant that blooms in late summer and fall. It’s
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June is here and you may be worried because time got away from you and you haven’t started your garden yet! Or your gardening season is shortened this year due to weather (yes that’s us too). Regardless, it’s June and you are worried that you missed your window. That could not be farther from the
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It’s that time of year again, summer has arrived and that means direct sowing seeds straight into your prepped garden beds! Garden beds not done yet? Here’s some quick tips on prepping your garden beds. If you are ready to start direct sowing your outdoor garden though, here is everything you need to know. What
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