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Medicinal Benefits of Thyme: Traditional Thyme Herbal Uses
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…
Stop Guessing Your Garden Layout (Use This Free Garden Planner)
A garden planner doesn’t need to be complicated. But most people either skip it completely or use something that’s way harder than it needs to be. Most garden problems aren’t…
4 Flowers That Boost Early Strawberry Pollination and Have Medicinal Uses
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…
When To Plant Tomatoes In Zone 5b (Ontario Planting Guide)
Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but in Zone 5b, timing when you plant tomatoes can make or break your harvest. If you’re new to growing…
When To Plant Peppers In Zone 5b (Ontario Planting Schedule)
Peppers love heat. These plants thrive in long, warm summers where the soil warms quickly and nighttime temperatures stay comfortable. In cooler climates like Zone 5b, gardeners have to be…
How to Grow, Prune, and Replant Lilac Bushes: A Complete Lilac Care Guide
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…