The flutterby of a butterfly is a delight to everyone. The sight of nature’s equivalent of stained glass floating effortlessly over the garden makes us want to smile. What better place for them than the haven and sanctuary of a home garden complete with nectar...
This is the time of year when gardeners want to branch out and try something new. Feeling this urge for the unknown? Then how about an herb that will add a bright spot of vertical color that attracts bees and butterflies? Add the lure of an intriguing licorice flavor...
Most people think of the citrus groves when they smell lemon but that’s not the only source we have. The herb garden can also provide the touch of lemon. Here are four lemon scented herbs you can grow and enjoy in your foods, your home, and your life. Lemon Balm First...
Day by day, the earth is warming. All of nature is getting ready for the first day of spring. Of course that includes gardeners like you and me. We're like kids stuck inside with our noses pressed against the window, waiting for the weather to turn so we can play...
Like me, you’ve no doubt noticed that the daytime highs in the Southwest are moving into triple digits a little early this year. A quick scan of my herb garden reveals my plants noticed it too. Several annuals (cilantro and catnip, in particular) are setting seed and...
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