Chamomile is one of those herbs that feels like comfort itself. It’s known for its calming properties and is frequently “prescribed” for countless ailments. But did you know you can easily grow your own chamomile flowers and never have to buy from the store again? The advantages of chamomile tea are endless – from relaxation
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Garlic has been prized as both food and medicine for thousands of years. While most of us are used to tossing it into soups, sauces, and sautés (which is a fantastic way to get those benefits!), garlic can also be preserved in concentrated forms like tinctures. Garlic tincture is one of the simplest and most
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One of the best things about growing perennial herbs is not having to start over every spring. Our thyme, oregano, sage, mint and many more come back year after year, even after a Zone 5 winter. But not every herb is that tough. Rosemary is a completely different story, and even our hardier perennial herbs
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Garlic is one of those kitchen staples we often take for granted. A clove here, a clove there tossed into soups, sauces, or roasted with veggies. But this humble bulb has a lot more to offer than flavor. For thousands of years, people around the world have turned to garlic not just as food, but
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Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over in Zone 5! Depending on what you’re planting, late summer and early fall can still be a good time to add hardy perennial herbs, sow a few cool-season herbs for a final harvest, or plant seeds that will sit through
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