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Herbs are the perfect choice when it comes to potted plants. Not only are they useful in home cooking but they are also a beautiful and aromatic addition to your porch. In this DIY Herb Planter, we’ll discuss what type of plants go together, how to pick the right plants, and how to get them …
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When I first started growing rosemary, I had a hard time. In fact, I killed a few plants at first. I’m sure we all have a couple of plants we struggle with to keep happy and healthy. This one was mine. Rosemary doesn’t have a lot of needs. It doesn’t want a lot of water, …
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There are several methods you can use to keep your harvest from going bad. First things first, food storage. When stored properly some food will last you up to a whole year. Each food item will vary. After harvesting, don’t wash your garden bounty. Keeping them dirty will actually help them last longer. Only wash …
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The plastic planters that plants come in when you buy them, are not very much to look at unless you dress them up! That’s why I started making DIY Twine Wrapped Planters. DIY Twine Wrapped Planters These are super easy to make, and are fairly cheap too! You don’t just have to limit yourself to …
It’s not too late to get planting! There are so many things you can plant right now in zone 8! I can’t wait to get my basil going again. Fresh basil is one of my favorite herbs! I could make pesto, and put it on pasta! Yum! The list of things to plant in May …
Herbs are invaluable to tasty dishes. Homegrown herbs are much more flavorful and aromatic than store-bought herbs. In fact, they are sometimes 3 to 4 times stronger than store-bought herbs. Check out my 6 ways to preserve herbs below. If you are just starting out herb gardening, check out my “Brown Thumb’s Guide for Starting …