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Tag: Plants
Wildflower Cottage Garden Design
Designing a wildflower cottage garden can turn an otherwise wasted yard space into an oasis of blossoms. Wildflowers provide a safe haven for pollinators and wildlife while bringing joy to all who look upon them. With minimal effort, you can plant a wildflower patch this year to enjoy for generations to come.
The Secret World of Seeds: Ancient Knowledge
Seeds shape our world. They are the tiny biological powerhouses driving all life on Earth. All of humanity's basic needs – air, food, water, shelter, clothing, medicine – are all provided by plants and seeds. Our very existence depends on them. In this article, you will learn the importance of seed saving, the history and current issues of seeds, where to purchase heirloom seeds, and types of edible seeds for a healthy diet.
12 Culinary Herbs for the Flower Garden
Growing herbs in your garden is a great way to add freshness and flavor to your cooking. Fresh herbs in your diet deliver many health benefits and can elevate recipes to new heights! Many gardeners choose to grow culinary herbs in their vegetable garden, however not all plants are well suited to this design. To save space in your herb garden and take advantage of beautiful blooms, these 12 culinary herbs are perfect additions to flower garden beds.
The Bare Soil Dilemma
Do you eat food? Do live on planet Earth? Then this is for you! Find out how the way we grow our food is destroying soil and turning fertile land to dust. Join the soil revolution!
20 Perennial Flowers that Bloom all Summer
The best way to achieve all summer color in your garden beds is to choose perennial flowers with the longest possible bloom time. This list highlights the most eye catching perennial flowers that bloom for 8-12 weeks and come back to life every year to fill your garden with low maintenance beauty.
Companion Planting: Cracking the Code
Have you ever looked at lists of companion plants and wondered why? Why are these certain plants good companions? What makes them go well together? And most importantly, is there a way to implement companion planting without cross referencing lists in multiple books and websites? The answer is yes, you can gain a deeper understanding of companion planting, and this will make it easier and quicker for you to plan vegetable garden layouts.
Plant Friend or Foe: Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden
Take the guess work out of planning your vegetable garden layout with this comprehensive list of vegetable garden plants and their companions!
How to Make a Succession Garden Schedule
Do you wish you could get more out of your vegetable garden space? By creating a succession garden schedule, you can! Increase yields from all your crops with proper planning and foresight. This guide will give you the confidence and tools to create your very own planting schedule no matter the size of your garden.
Top 20 Flowers for a Cottage Garden
The beauty of a cottage garden transports you to a bygone era with its old fashioned flowers and classic charm. Flowers abound with endless blooms in a sprawling, haphazard manor that makes you wonder if they all happened there by chance. But designing and selecting flowers for a cottage garden is anything but random.
Planning a Survival Garden for Food and Medicine
Whether you’re motivated by preparedness, self-reliance, or simply the joy of growing your own, planning a survival garden offers both security and abundance. By cultivating vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants at home, you gain peace of mind knowing you can provide fresh food and natural remedies when needed.