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Fennel

Fennel

Fennel, with its feather-like leaves and distinct licorice flavor, is a hardy, perennial herb that hails from the Mediterranean. It’s as beautiful in a garden as it is versatile in the kitchen.

Gardening Without Stress

Gardening Without Stress

Welcome to the wonderfully green world of gardening—a journey that’s as rewarding as it is colorful. If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the dos and don’ts, seed starting schedules, and frost dates, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and this post is all about easing those anxieties.

Butterfly Pea Zen Tea: A Calming Herbal Infusion

Butterfly Pea Zen Tea: A Calming Herbal Infusion

I created this tea blend first because I wanted something calming. And second, I am a science geek and that is where Butterfly Pea comes in. Who wouldn’t love the color-changing effect? Anyhow, thanks for reading and I hope you try this delicious recipe.

Marjoram

Marjoram

Marjoram, often mistaken for its close relative oregano, is a unique herb with a sweeter, more delicate flavor that has graced Mediterranean dishes for centuries. But marjoram’s appeal goes beyond its culinary uses; it is steeped in folklore and medicinal properties that make it a fascinating subject for any herbal enthusiast.

Chives

Chives

Chives, (Allium schoenoprasum), are a member of the onion family. They stand out in the culinary world for their delicate flavor and vibrant green touch. These slender, grass-like herbs are not only a favorite garnish but also a powerhouse of nutrition and history

Violets

Violets

As the snow starts to recede, I am anxious to see where my spring plants will pop up. I have lived all over the country and violets are one of the wild plants that seem to survive wherever we go. Usually found along the edges of yards and gardens, many people consider them a weed, while I think violets simply need better marketing.

Dandelion

Dandelion

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), is known in traditional and modern herbal medicine for its nutritional content and health benefits. Although there is an entire industry devoted to destroying these beautiful and useful plants, their bright cheerful blooms endure. Dandelion has so many uses that anyone with a clean patch available to them should take notice.

Parsley

Parsley

parsley often plays a humble backdrop to more flamboyant characters. Yet, this culinary staple, with its bright green leaves and clean, peppery flavor, deserves its moment in the sun. Beyond its role as a garnish, parsley is a versatile and nutritious herb that has been valued for centuries in cuisines and healing traditions around the world.

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

If you love stuffed peppers, you will love these Crock Pot stuffed peppers. Make them in the morning or even the night before and set them to cook low and slow all day in the Crock Pot. I make them Keto style, but traditional works just as well.

How to Build a Seed Library

How to Build a Seed Library

Seed libraries typically organize and distribute seeds using a system that’s both accessible and practical for community members. Here’s a closer look at how the seed storing and lending process usually works, including the use of seed packets: