Blog posts

March 31, 2025
Basil: The King of Herbs

A fragrant symbol of royalty, love, hate and…scorpions? Ocimum Basilicum has been around for over 5,000 years. The world of basil is vast but nuanced, encompassing over 60 different varieties each...

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In Defense of Beets...

If they’re not your favorite, don’t 'beet' yourself up about it. They can be a polarizing vegetable.    It took many years to appreciate their flavor, but now I can’t go...

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Roasted Beets with Lemon Pepper Ricotta and Hot Honey🍯

A rich, zesty and delicate beet dish that even the pickiest eaters will love🤩   What you need: Red Beets Golden Beets 1 Lemon 4 - 8 oz Whole Milk...

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A Guide to Building Better Rain Gardens (and 4 Great Plants to Use)

This guest blog was written by Rachel Perez of North Star Inbound   In the era of the backyard oasis and ever-popular houseplant parents, it is vital to turn back...

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Vegetables aren't real

Look, we’ve been lying to you. This may be hard to be-leaf but…. Vegetables aren’t real. (I beg your garden?)  A ‘vegetable’ is a culinary term - it has no value...

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Get A Load of This Genus!

Breaking down the Brassica Family Grab your Gas X. Just kidding - it’s not that kind of break-down.  “Eat your vegetables!” A common (and occasionally inflammatory) expression spoken at many a...

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The Everyday Gardener's Guide to Tomato Troubles

Septoria, Alternaria, Fusarium, Nematodes! No, they’re not magic spells, but they do make growing your tomatoes what we'll affectionately call... an adventure! This garden favorite is quite vulnerable to a...

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What's that you said about seeds?

A gardening glossary for the backyard grower🌿

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Healing Herbs

Our Healing Herbs and Garden Kit is perfect for starting your own homeopathic garden.

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