Planting Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Seeds
Instructions for our Parsley Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Starter Kit In nature, some seeds require certain conditions in order to germinate. In order for the cold stratification of seeds to...
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Planting Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Seeds
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Growing Acorn Squash from Seed to Harvest
Acorn Squash is a winter squash variety with a tough skin, making it an excellent crop to store for extended periods. What's the difference between Summer Squash and Winter Squash?...
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Growing Toothache Plant from Seed to Harvest
Toothache plant is an often overlooked herb. It is so unique and colorful. What is Toothache Plant? Spilanthes oleraces, Toothache Plant, is a medicinal herb that's been used for generations...
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Growing Okra from Seed to Harvest
Okra is a beautiful, heat loving plant that is oh-so-easy to grow from seed. Fun fact, Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus. Check out the beautiful bloom...
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Growing Lemon Balm from Seed
A common question I see asked in gardening groups is "what herbs can I plant to deter Mosquitoes?" We'll have a complete list very soon but for now we're going...
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Growing Stevia from Seed
Stevia, Stevia rebaudiana, also called sweet leaf, flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae), grown for its sweet-tasting leaves. Stevia is native to Paraguay and Brazil, where people have used...
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Growing Catnip from Seed
Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a common perennial herb plant. Native to the United States, and thriving in USDA zones 3-9. Catnip is pollinator friendly and said to repel deer....
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Growing Broadleaf Sage from Seed
Broadleaf Sage, Salvia officinalis, Adds flavor to many meats, stuffing, vinegars and more! Also Called Culinary Sage, Broadleaf Sage produces aromatic, green foliage that is used in for it's culinary...
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Growing Sweet Marjoram from Seed
Marjoram is an easy herb to grow and grows well in containers as long as the containers are at least 6 inches wide and have a drainage hole at the...
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Growing Caraway from Seed
Are you ready to expand your herb garden? Caraway Seeds are a popular "spice" added to soups, stews, roasted potatoes and even cheese dips. Besides the seeds, caraway leaves are...
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Growing Calendula from Seed
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) flowers are daisy-like and come in colors of orange or yellow with single or double rows of petals. The genus name comes from the Latin word “calendae”,...
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Growing Yarrow from Seed
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Is a perennial herb often grown for it's medicinal properties. Some consider it a weed. Some gardeners grow Yarrow to attract pollinators. From Mary's Heirloom Seeds: Grows...
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Growing Basil from Seed to Harvest
Basil is a favorite for most home gardeners and homesteaders. It's easy to grow and usually prolific. At Mary's Heirloom Seeds, we offer quite a few unique varieties such as...
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START A VICTORY GARDEN
Victory Gardens are making a comeback with an emphasis on sustainable food. Starting a garden is always a great idea so we have a few tips below. During World War I,...
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