Crazy for Catmint

Its spectacular blossoms will have your garden happily singing. This spring why not add a little mint to your garden. Catmint is both related to catnip and mint, it forms soft stems 12 to 18 inches high and has violet- blue flowers amid mounds of gray-green foliage. Many people wonder what is the difference betweenContinue reading “Crazy for Catmint”

Growing Medicinal herbs

Growing beneficial medicinal herbs will positively thrive in containers placed right on your porch or patio. Many can even double as attractive houseplants, the likes of which may arouse the botanical curiosity of friends and neighbors. These hand-picked herbs will round out any medicine chest and add beauty to your home. Adaptogens, first-aid herbs, digestives,Continue reading “Growing Medicinal herbs”

Small Edible Garden

Getting a Small Kitchen Garden Started can be a fun summer project for your kids or for yourself. Edible salad gardens in a pot can be a fun filled treat in your kitchen. The yummy greens are planted to the brim with tasty herbs like parsley, chives and spring onions, edible flowers, and baby spinach.Continue reading “Small Edible Garden”

Herbs for your Pets

Herbs have long been used to treat and prevent ailments in people, and apart from smelling good and adding an extra something to your cooking, certain herbs can help your dog, too. Your fury friends deserve herb love too! If you have room to grow herbs (and you really don’t need much, a window boxContinue reading “Herbs for your Pets”

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