There’s something so fulfilling about growing your own herbs, isn’t there? Not only do they add incredible flavor to your meals, but they also come with a world of health benefits. And the best part? You can preserve their healing power long after they’ve been harvested! This week, we’re diving into how to dry, store, and use your homegrown […]
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This summer has been one of the hottest (and wettest) that I can remember… and if your garden is feeling the heat, know that you’re not alone. But don’t worry – I’ve learned 4 key tips for keeping your gorgeous kitchen garden growing in the heat that I’m excited to share with you. And just
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In the world of gardening (and Instagram), we so often see pictures of massive gardens with more raised beds than we can count. And harvests? Martha-Stewart-esque baskets overflowing with fresh veggies seemingly just picked from the garden, still with their morning dew. Those gardens might be intended to be aspirational, but they can be a
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The age old question! Every gardener finds their own balance here, but there are a few general rules that can help you strike the perfect balance for you: What if my garden is a few containers on my patio or balcony? Buy your plants from your local nursery. If you garden on a small scale,
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January is the season of the glossy, gorgeous seed catalogues! Every gardener loves receiving them in the mail. It’s hard not to love looking at a preview of our abundant summer harvests when it’s such a stark contrast to the snow and frigid temperatures of the weather outside. Though I have a blog post about
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Fall gardens are one of the most rewarding gardens that you can plant. I love the time of the year where the weather shifts from unpleasantly hot to downright beautiful for a few weeks (and those beautiful few weeks are why we live in the Midwest, right?!) I would love if this year, you celebrated
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How often have you walked out to your garden for the first time all year on Mother’s Day weekend and been absolutely overwhelmed by all the planting you need to do? I get it – life gets in the way of the glorious, beautiful gardens we want to have. But the important part is that
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It’s here! Seed starting time! Every Chicago winter feels a bit endless. But for us gardeners, there are a few early glimpses of warmer days to come. One moment is in January when the seed catalogs flood your mailbox. Another early sign that the season of ice and snow is drawing to a close is
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I love looking through seed catalogues. I can’t think of a gardener who doesn’t! Each January, beautiful, glossy seed catalogues start appearing in your mailbox promising abundant harvests and, most importantly, a hope that spring and summer will be here soon. But sometimes seed catalogues can be overwhelming. There’s just too many beautiful possibilities! I
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Don’t you love the simplicity of fall? A few frosts mean the end of your tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and flowers. With those plants gone, gardening gets a lot more simple. And I, for one, love the natural taper from massive summer harvests to just a few cold-hardy veggies. At the same time, I want to
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