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Let’s talk about Tuesdays

Starting Oct 5th and every Tuesday in October I will be posting a blog with just a topic. I will have a topic such as succulents or garden tricks, and I want my followers & viewers to ASK any question that would relate to that topic. Why am I doing this? I am trying somethingContinue reading “Let’s talk about Tuesdays”

Harvesting & Preserving Eucalyptus

Harvesting Eucalyptus Leaves Harvesting eucalyptus branches to use the stems and leaves for floral arrangements is easy. All you need to do is cut the eucalyptus branches to the required height. You can then dry the eucalyptus stems and use them for decoration, or trim off the leaves when they are dried. Alternatively, you canContinue reading “Harvesting & Preserving Eucalyptus”

Drying Lavender

Harvest the pretty purple flowers to make dried lavender bunches or dried lavender buds for potpourri or sachets. Drying lavender isn’t difficult. Learn how to dry lavender, my favorite herb to grow and use. Drying lavender starts with harvest, and that process varies depending on what you’ll do with your dried lavender. If you planContinue reading “Drying Lavender”

Wild purslane salad

Wild purslane salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeño chile, lemon juice and salt Thick-stemmed ground cover plant with little yellow flowers that takes over the pathways around the garden beds is known as purslane can be a healthy addition to your everyday salad. Actually,the plant is pretty, but to the gardening books it’s considered a weed.Continue reading “Wild purslane salad”

From Garden to Pizza

Get kids and loved one interested in gardening by creating a pizza garden!Creating an Italian masterpiece is as simple as running out to the yard to pick fresh toppings for your pizza from a productive, pie-shaped bed. What to Plant in Your Pizza Garden Oregano. A pizza essential, oregano is a beautiful perennial herb that’sContinue reading “From Garden to Pizza”