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Fresh rosemary for the holidays: 25 recipes to grab your tastebuds

Rosemary by Muffet

“…there are some things I know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can.” – Sally Owens, Practical Magic.

Fresh rosemary is a pungent, flavorful, robust herb which works for [...]

Five reasons to visit your local garden center in November

Textured holiday swag by Muffett

“Some gardeners never truly leave the garden.” – Alison Kerr, 2010

Some gardeners are seasonal, dreaming of sun-kissed tomatoes, and fresh, crunchy peppers, long, warm summer days and breakfast on the patio.

Some of us grow into a different kind of gardener.

Gardening can get inside your soul, until part of you is [...]

Easy indoor plants for new gardeners

Zebrina by Tamara Burross

“You don’t have a brown thumb, you just have a green thumb waiting to appear.” – Alison Kerr, 2010

Now that I’ve moved my herbs indoors I’m itching to try my hand at more indoor gardening.

I’m the klutz of indoor gardening

My mom used to grow wonderful indoor plants. My sister has always [...]

How to grow herbs indoors

Rosemary plant by Melissa Sanders

“Herbs are nature’s healthy seasoning.” – Alison Kerr, 2010

As winter looms in the north it’s time to move herb growing indoors.

After my recent lack of success with growing indoor lettuce, I’m eager to learn how to grow herbs indoors without experimenting.

Which herbs can be grown indoors?

Better Homes and Gardens recommend [...]

Funny Underwear and Nine Other Funky or Frugal Ways to Stay Warm This Winter

Jordan in Long Underwear by PinkMoose

Winter is here for those of us in the north. For the frugal and green amongst us, with the thermostat turned down, staying warm requires a few resources and a sense of humor.

Funny long underwear is one way to stay warm, but there are lot’s more funky, frugal, or [...]