The Benefits of Growing Skullcap in Your Herb Garden
Skullcap is a member of the mint family that will grow well in a moist corner of your garden. American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a perennial plant native to North...
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Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.
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The Best Crops for Beginning Gardeners
The best beginner crops include fast-growing, low-maintenance varieties that aren’t too fussy and will survive common mistakes. We can help you choose the right seeds for beginning gardeners, whether you’re...
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How to Control Spreading Plants
When we began researching to create our Ultimate Medicinal Herb seed collection, we wanted to choose herbs and flowers that could serve as a broad natural pharmacy. We knew that...
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Broadleaf Plantain: A Resilient Medicinal Herb for Your Garden
Also known as Common Plantain (Plantago major), it is a small, unassuming plant often mistaken for a weed. Despite its humble appearance, it’s a powerful medicinal herb with a rich history, deserving...
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Harvesting and Storing Food
As winter approaches and we gather the harvests from our gardens, we must consider how we will use the bounty of our labors. If you have an abundance of crops...
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How to Grow and Use Wormwood
Wormwood is not a plant you will likely find at your local garden center, but it is simple to grow from seed. It can be grown outdoors or in planters. The...
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How to Grow Stevia From Seed
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) commonly known as Sweetleaf, is a plant native to Paraguay and Brazil that has been used for centuries for its sweet properties and as a medicinal remedy...
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Growing St John's Wort, a Magical Medicinal Herb
Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or a relative newbie to medicinal herb gardening, you’ve probably heard of St John’s Wort. Also known as Common or Perforate St John’s Wort, SJW,...
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Don't Pull These Weeds: Overlooked Medicinal Plants to Grow
In 2024, one of our main focuses has been expanding our inventory of medicinal plant seeds. Among these are seeds for plants that many would consider weeds. The plants most...
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Growing Mugwort, A Resilient & Versatile Medicinal Herb
Mugwort, or Artemisia vulgaris, is a healing plant with a rich history and a wide range of uses. Its Latin name comes from the Greek goddess Artemis. Today, it still has...
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How to Make Infused Calendula Oil
One of the best ways to utilize calendula’s therapeutic properties is by making an infused oil. This oil can be applied directly to the skin or used in salves, lotions,...
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Nigella Sativa - Beneficial Black Cumin
In continuing our company mission to provide beneficial seeds to customers to help them become more self-reliant, we have focused on increasing our selections of herbs and flowers known for...
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Roman vs. German Chamomile: A Guide to Choosing the Right One for You
Chamomile is one of the most well-known medicinal herbs in the world and has been revered since ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. However, there are two different plants with...
