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Growing Herbs

Whether you want an herb garden for culinary herbs to season your scratch-cooked meals or healing medicinal herbs to nourish and support your family's wellness (or both!) we will help you start growing herbs in your own backyard.

Learn all about growing herbs like thyme, lemon balm, rosemary, mint, and more!

10 Reasons to Grow Thyme for Food, Health, and Garden Benefits

Thyme is an amazing herb that has culinary and medicinal uses as well as being good for the garden. Learn all the reasons to grow thyme for food, health, and your garden! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen also have medicinal uses? My eBook…

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10 Reasons to Grow Rosemary for your Garden, Food, and Health

Rosemary is a highly beneficial plant that everyone should be growing in their garden. Learn about all the reasons to grow rosemary and its benefits for the garden, your health, and as a delicious culinary herb. Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen also have…

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10 Reasons to Grow Oregano: a Highly Beneficial Herb

Oregano is an amazing herb, and definitely one that everyone should have growing in their backyard herb garden. Not only does it add great flavor to your favorite dishes, it’s also a powerful medicinal herb. Many of the common culinary herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage also have healing benefits, and do double duty in…

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10 Reasons to Grow Sage for your Garden, Food, and Health

For many people, sage is the ultimate autumnal herb. Savory recipes for roast turkey, stuffing, and squash are at their best when accompanied by the addition of fresh sage. What you may not realize, even if sage is a regular part of your cooking routine year-round, is how easy it is to grow fresh sage…

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10 Reasons to Grow Mint (Without Fear)

Mint has a bad reputation for taking over the garden, for good reason. But, there are many reasons to grow mint in your backyard without fear! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen also have medicinal uses? My eBook Healing Kitchen Herbs: 12 Common Herbs…

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How to Grow Elderberries in Your Backyard

Learn how to grow elderberries for food and herbal support, right in your own backyard! Elderberries can be grown from cuttings, starts, or seeds. Growing elderberries is easy! Why Grow Your Own Elderberry Shrubs? Elderberries have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potent herbal properties. Because of this popularity, herbal shops and…

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10 Reasons to Grow Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean, but now grows rapidly throughout the world. It’s a member of the mint family and because all mints have square stems, identifying this herb is as easy as crushing a leaf between your fingers. If the aroma released is sweet, lemony, and slightly…

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10 Reasons to Grow Basil for Food, Health, and the Garden

Basil is a common herb that is most often used in the kitchen, but it is also good for the garden and has amazing health benefits! Learn about 10 reasons to grow basil and the benefits of basil. Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen…

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10 Reasons to Grow Chamomile: For Your Health and For the Garden

A cup of hot chamomile tea is the perfect way to end to any day, as it helps to calm the mind and relax the spirit. I know that I enjoy it most evenings. Beyond its ability to tame frayed nerves, chamomile has many other benefits, both for the garden and for us. I love…

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10 Benefits of Growing Chives in Your Herb Garden

Chives are a wonderful culinary herb, but they also have many other benefits in the garden and in the kitchen. Learn about ten different benefits of growing chives and why you should have them in your herb garden! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen…

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