Gardening is full of trial and error – and I’ve had plenty of both. When we first started building our homestead, I was so eager to get everything going that I didn’t always think long-term. Now, a few years (and a few animal invasions) later, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Hopefully, sharing these […]
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Thyme has become a medicinal herbal stable in my pantry over the last few years. Thyme, (Thymus vulgaris) is both a culinary herb and a traditional medicinal plant, but in my opinion, not widely used enough for its medicinal benefits in modern times. The medicinal benefits of thyme has a long history in European cultures.
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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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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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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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