Growing Thai Basil from Seed to Harvest
Most of us are very familiar with Italian sweet basil varieties, but there are many other types of basil to add to your herb garden and enjoy. One beautiful and...
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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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Growing Lemongrass - Tips & Uses
One of the most popular varieties of seed that we sell is Lemongrass and it’s easy to see why. Lemongrass is an ornamental grass native to Sri Lanka and India....
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Fenugreek: A Perfect Pick for the Survival Garden
Fenugreek, or Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a well-known culinary herb with a maple syrup scent and a pungent, bitter flavor that is commonly used in Indian cooking. It’s also a powerful medicinal...
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Lemon Balm: A Versatile & Easy to Grow Herb
The Survival Garden Seeds team loves lemon balm. This lovely perennial comes up all the time in our discussions of herb gardens, favorite plants to grow, and beneficial herbs. It’s...
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Easy Ways to Preserve Basil for Long-Term Storage
Basil is a fragrant and beloved herb that comes in many varieties for both culinary and medicinal use. But what happens when you have more basil than you can use? Believe...
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Flowers & Herbs to Complete Your Drought Tolerant Garden
Our previous article on Planting a Drought Resistant Vegetable Garden is a great resource for getting started. It has practical strategies for maintaining a healthy, fruitful garden despite the challenges that come...
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10 Essential Herbs for a Thriving Indoor Herb Garden
Starting an indoor herb garden can be a rewarding and delicious venture! For city dwellers or those without a yard, growing herbs indoors can save you money and provide you...
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10 Edible Flowers that Will Brighten Up Your Dishes
Flowers can do more than just bring color to your garden. Many flowers are edible and can bring color and flavor to your dishes. Some flowers also have medicinal properties and...
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10 Medicinal Herbs You Should Grow
Here are 10 herbs we think should be in everyone’s survival garden. Many of these herbs also do great in containers, so they can be grown indoors or on a...
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Using Garden Herbs Year Round
If you haven’t added many herbs or medicinal plants to your gardens, this is a great time to consider it when the weather warms up! Growing your own herbs and...
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5 Uses for Rosemary During the Holidays
Rosemary is a delightful herb with a pine-like scent and woodsy flavor that just seems to evoke the holidays. While it’s useful year-round, rosemary can be especially useful during the...
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Simmer Pots with Aromatic Herbs
Certain scents add a touch of cozy freshness to the air. Simmering a pot of aromatic herbs, spices, and other ingredients will make your home smell just like the holidays!
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Sausage & Apple Dressing with Fresh Herbs
Sometimes you need a change from the same old recipes to keep things interesting. This festive apple sausage dressing is a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving side. It will add...
