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Tips for growing thyme
Gardening Thyme

Tips for growing thyme

Agatha NoveilleJune 15, 2023June 14, 2023
Thyme is the sort of plant that is easily out of sight, out of mind. However, this little herbal powerhouse deserves a spot at everyone's doorstep. Here's why and how...
Choosing the best types of bee balm for your herb garden
Gardening Herbs Monarda

Choosing the best types of bee balm for your herb garden

Agatha NoveilleMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Bee balm is one of my favorite plants. In addition to providing nectar for bees and butterflies, these showy native plants have herbal uses, too! There are several types of...
Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots
Elecampane Gardening Harvesting

Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 19, 2023December 27, 2022
Every herb has a different timeline for harvest, and harvesting elecampane (Inula helenium) is no different. Here's what I've learned about timing for roots that are the best quality. I...
How to plant milkweed seeds
Butterfly Weed Gardening Herbs

How to plant milkweed seeds

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 12, 2023December 27, 2022
In today's article, let's talk about how to plant milkweed seeds. There are a few species of milkweed that are often grown in home gardens, but these directions especially apply...
How to grow calendula at home
calendula Gardening

How to grow calendula at home

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 6, 2022September 5, 2022
If you've ever wondered how to grow calendula, you'll be happy to know that it's easy. Some herb seeds are picky about their growing conditions. Calendula, on the other hand,...
How to grow a valerian plant in your garden
Gardening Propagation Valerian

How to grow a valerian plant in your garden

Agatha NoveilleNovember 18, 2021November 17, 2021
Valerian is a useful herb with beautiful flowers. I love having it in my garden for its beauty and versatility, and because pollinators love the fragrant flowers. In this article,...
When to harvest mullein flowers, leaves, and roots
Gardening Herbal DIY Mullein

When to harvest mullein flowers, leaves, and roots

Agatha NoveilleJune 24, 2021June 25, 2021
Mullein leaves, flowers, and roots are used in traditional Western herbalism. We will talk about how mullein is used in another article, but this one explains the basics for harvesting....
Garden vlog: hand weeding the skullcap patch
Gardening Vlogs

Garden vlog: hand weeding the skullcap patch

Agatha NoveilleApril 9, 2021
Enjoy a few moments chilling out next to the skullcap patch with me! There's a new garden vlog on the YouTube channel and I share some tips for hand weeding...
How to grow motherwort in an herb garden
Gardening Motherwort

How to grow motherwort in an herb garden

Agatha NoveilleOctober 1, 2020January 4, 2022
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a favorite herb in my garden. It comes back year after year and has many different uses. Learning how to grow motherwort in your own garden...
A Guide to Growing Vegetables for New Gardeners
Emergency Preparedness Gardening

A Guide to Growing Vegetables for New Gardeners

Agatha NoveilleJune 25, 2020August 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has me even more on edge about food security than usual, and I know I'm not the only one. I've always been inclined to stock my pantry...

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Agatha Noveille is an author and herbalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She founded Indie Herbalist in 2011.

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