Stories from About.com Herb Gardens
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Super Garden Rant
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jul 28, 2010
Check out this awesome defense of dandelions and clover over at the always amazing Garden Rant . Check it out and leave a comment. Clearly Scott's is at least reading! It may be that I am a bit sensitive to… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Lawns
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What Herbs Are You Harvesting?
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jul 19, 2010
In Central NE, my lavender is long past(very early I might add) but my sage is doing fabulous. My basil has never looked better-no sign of basil wilt here. The nettles have been growing even faster than I can harvest,… Full Story »
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Herbal Mosquito Relief
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jul 9, 2010
Oh my word! Mosquitoes are always bad around here, but this year, they seem especially voracious! Since working in the garden means trying to dodge the heat, I am always out there in prime bug biting time. This year, I… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Herbs
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Book Review - Complete Idiots Guide To Composting
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jul 5, 2010
Over the past couple of years, I have written about vermiculture and composting time and again. It is something I feel passionate about, and yet I fly by the seat of my overalls and only share with you the stuff… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Composting
- My Garden
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Shade Herb Gardens
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jun 21, 2010
Not all of us have the perfect place to grow things. What happens if you have a shady yard, or you have no yard and only a shady windowsill, with little to no sun? You can still grow herbs! Some… Full Story »
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National Weed Your Garden Day
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jun 13, 2010
Today is National Weed Your Garden Day. Be sure to celebrate by weeding for an extra 5 minutes today. To make weeding easier, try these simple tips. I find that many of the weeds are tasty greens for my salad.… Full Story »
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Fresh Basil Chicken Salad
About.com Herb Gardens &bull Jun 1, 2010
My Aerogarden is probably one of the best things I have ever purchased. I find myself adding fresh herbs to everything I am cooking, even if it wasn't on the recipe to begin with. I keep a pair of children's… Full Story »
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Topics:
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Herbal Musings
About.com Herb Gardens &bull May 25, 2010
Since it gets so little notice in most herbal magazines, I was delighted to see that the July issue of The Herb Companion magazine offers a nice article on epazote. I have grown epazote both in a greenhouse and straight… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Herbs
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Garden Markers
About.com Herb Gardens &bull May 24, 2010
I was at Cafemom, reading Jennie Canzonerie's post about the cutest garden markers this morning. It started me thinking about my herb garden style, and how functional a gardener I am. It is hard for me to spend any time… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Herbs
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Wordless Wednesday - Container Herb Garden
About.com Herb Gardens &bull May 19, 2010
Another cute example of a kitchen herb garden. I love how this one includes greens, as well as herbs. Thanks to Country Greenery in Cairo, Nebraska. They put up with me wandering around snapping pictures. Full Story »
