Test tube dried flowers and herbs are perfect for stocking stuffers and holiday thank you gifts. They also make wonderful shower favors. In this week’s Tuesdays in The Garden, we are celebrating Christmas in July. My fellow garden bloggers (listed below) are sharing ideas on how to make gifts from the garden. One super easy […]
Herbs
How to Make a Simple Hanging Herb Garden
Learn how to make a hanging herb garden with a simple hanging shelf that you can enjoy all season long. Place it close to the door for easy cooking access. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy For my sister’s birthday I made her a hanging herb garden. She blogs […]
Making Jewelweed Salve to Help with Poison Ivy and other Skin Problems.
Jewelweed salve is easy to make and may aid irritated skin from poison ivy and bug bites. Learn more about identifying and preserving this helpful plant. this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy This jewelweed salve tutorial reminds me of when I was a Girl Scout back in the day. […]
Entertaining with Edible flowers
Learn tips and techniques for using edible flowers for entertaining, including what to look for and how to display beautiful flowers at your next gathering. this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy Using edible flowers when entertaining adds color and interest to your presentation, and I think it also […]
Favorite Top 10 Scented Plants Perfect in the Garden
Learn about 10 favorite scented plants including shrubs and perennials, and how you can easily grow them in your own garden. It’s planting time and when I go to the nursery I love to buy beautiful plants but also love it when they are fragrant too. So today I’m some wonderful shrubs and perennials that […]
How to Use Calming Lavender to Help You Sleep
Find out ways to use calming lavender to help you sleep better. Studies show that using lavender essential oil will promote calmness & quiet the mind. this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy Studies have shown that lavender helps promote relaxation simply by its scent. If you have insomnia or trouble […]
Make an Inexpensive Herb Garden in a Burlap Sack
Make an inexpensive herb garden in a burlap sack. Enjoy the rustic, quick draining quality of burlap to grow a kitchen herb garden all season long. This is the perfect portable gift for those who like gardening and cooking. It can be set near a door for easy access, so you can snip what you […]
