How to Grow Echinacea
Posted on11 Mar 2021
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) is an herbaceous, flowering perennial native to North America. This plant has a long history of use and is... Read More
Seed Soaking: Herb Gardening 101
Posted on26 Feb 2021
Seed soaking is a method of preparing seeds, specifically those with hard outer shells, for planting. Seeds that need to be soaked... Read More
Seed Scarification: What Herb Gardeners Need to Know
Posted on23 Feb 2021
Seeds are packaged by nature to survive the elements. A tough outer shell protects the tender plant embryo inside. Some seed coatings... Read More
Echinacea and Goldenseal: When to Use One Over the Other
Posted on09 Feb 2021
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) are popular herbal allies during cold and flu season. These plants can help cope with... Read More
5 Herbs That Thrive in a Southwest Garden
Posted on04 Feb 2021
The first step to growing a successful Southwest garden is appreciating the environment in which you are growing. Depending on where you... Read More
Starting Your Own Herb Seeds? Time for Cold Stratification!
Posted on22 Jan 2021
January may not seem like an obvious time for garden work in the Northern Hemisphere, but this is actually a crucial time... Read More
How to Compost: Getting Started Guide
Posted on14 Apr 2014
Spring is finally starting to show its face in our corner of the world, and Earth Day is just around the corner.... Read More