We are continually trying to improve are gardening abilities and as we grow we want to share our knowledge with you. These growing guides will walk you through, starting seeds all the way to when to harvest. We are also working on guides for saving seeds, so make sure to check that out as well.
Garlic Tinctures 101: How to Make Them, Benefits, and Safe Dosage
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…
How to Protect Perennial Herbs from Frost (Simple Winterizing Tips)
Perennial herbs are garden and culinary treasures. Once planted, they return year after year – saving you time, money, and effort. But when frosty nights roll in (sigh), even the hardiest herbs can suffer damage if left unprotected. The good…
Garlic for Health: Proven Benefits and Natural Remedies You Can Try
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…
Last Chance Herbs: What to Plant This Fall in Zone 5 (Before Frost!)
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…
How To Grow Garlic In Zone 5: Your Complete Guide
If you’ve been wondering how to grow garlic in zone 5, you’re in the right place. Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops for northern gardeners, and once you’ve grown your own, you’ll never want to go…
What Is Goldenrod? Benefits, Uses, and How to Make Tincture
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…