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Autumn Gardening

Tips and tasks for fall herb gardens

Agatha NoveilleAugust 15, 2017September 5, 2021

Herb gardening is all about timing and cycles. Autumn transitions the garden between busy summers and peaceful winters. These tips and tasks for fall herb gardens will help boost the...

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3 Adaptogens That Will Thrive in Your Herb Garden

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 24, 2017August 29, 2018

Adaptogens have a reputation as being exotic and difficult to procure, but there are actually several that are simple and rewarding to grow at home. Jiaogulan, tulsi (aka holy basil),...

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5 Herbal Trees and Shrubs for Edible Landscaping

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 23, 2017July 15, 2020

Herbal trees and shrubs are useful additions around your yard or homestead. They can provide shade, wildlife habitat, and useful barks, leaves, and berries for the home herbalist. They are...

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5 Versatile herbs for a perennial garden

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 22, 2017October 7, 2021

These herbs for a perennial garden are some of the easiest to grow and most versatile. Perennial herbs are a good choice because they reliably appear in the garden year...

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Annual herbs that grow easily from seed

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 21, 2017April 6, 2021

Annual herbs are herbs that complete their life cycle in only one year, unlike perennial plants that may live for years. Annuals are easy to start from seeds. It’s also...

Gardening Herbs Wildcrafting

5 herbs that grow everywhere

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 20, 2017June 17, 2021

Some herbs are selective about where they grow. They may need special temperature or soil requirements. However, there are many herbs that grow everywhere in temperate climates. If you are...

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Herbal cultivars, species, and hybrids for safe gardening

Agatha NoveilleJune 20, 2016April 30, 2021

What are herbal cultivars? Knowing the difference between cultivars, species, and hybrids helps you identify herbs correctly. You might not realize it, but if you’ve ever asked questions like: “I have...

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How to grow jiaogulan as a houseplant

Agatha NoveilleMay 30, 2016February 3, 2022

Did you know there's an adaptogen you can grow as a houseplant? Jiaogulan, also known as immortality vine, is a lush plant from the cucumber family. Surprisingly, the leaves contain...

Emergency Preparedness Gardening

7 Questions to Ask Yourself About Survival Gardening

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 22, 2016June 25, 2020

Can you answer these seven questions about your survival gardening strategy? Discover what you should be asking yourself to make sure you're prepared! If you haven’t ever planted a garden...

Gardening Learn Herbalism Peony

The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 1, 2015May 3, 2022

Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...