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Guest post by GardnersPath.com There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn yellow and red. It can only mean one thing: winter is coming. This means it’s time for gardeners to start preparing our herb gardens for the cold days ahead.  This article will discuss things you can do before […]

It’s been three years since we moved to Wild Rose Cottage, and in that time I have crafted a number of gardens around my home. There are herbs scattered here and there throughout the garden […]

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It is winter. The holidays have come and gone. The New Year is here. And I think it’s safe to say that most folks are in planning mode.  There are New Year’s resolutions and goals to think about. If you’re like me, you’re doing some homeschool planning for the coming year. You may even be […]

Autumn is the season for colored leaves, warm clothes, and hearty comfort foods. And while those things may bring a sense of rest and relaxation, autumn can be a busy time of year. There are sporting events to attend, holiday preparations to make, shorter days to fit everything into, and for many gardeners, food preservation […]

How To Make DIY Herbal Soup Rings | Growing Up Herbal | Take your water-based foods to the next level by using these herbal soup rings to amp up the flavor and nutritional benefits! Learn to make them in this post.

Spring is officially here! And as much as I enjoy the season of winter, I enjoy warmer weather much more. One of my favorite things to do when the weather gets warmer is gardening. While my husband makes plans for our vegetable garden, I’m usually preparing to start an herb garden! Living up on the […]

5 Steps to Start an Herb Garden This Year | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to start an herb garden in 5 steps... from start to finish in this blog post!

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

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5 Steps to Start an Herb Garden This Year | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to start an herb garden in 5 steps... from start to finish in this blog post!

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