Garden Lifestyle
See posts related to the art of living from the garden including recipes, ideas for projects, tips for growing food, and more!
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Garden LifestyleMonarda spp.
Right now my beebalms, also known as monarda are ablaze with color in the garden. Their flowers have an inimitable shaggy-headed appearance which attract all sorts of pollinators. If you…
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Garden LifestyleBeat the Heat–Cool Down with Mint!
As temperatures soar outside, we need relief from the heat. Mint is a naturally cooling and refreshing herb that most of us have right in our own backyards (usually in…
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Garden LifestyleCelebrate Summer! Easy Cucumber Recipes
Today is officially the first day of summer--we celebrate the solstice and Father's Day both! The garden is revving up as is the summer heat--the salad greens are bolting--however I've…
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Garden LifestyleQuick and Easy White Bean Salad with Savory
Even though it is not officially summer on the calendar, the weather says otherwise here in Maryland--we are having a heatwave! I recently made this for Savory, Herb of the…
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Garden LifestyleSaving and Savoring, A Celebration of Rare and Endangered Plants and Herbs at U.S. Botanic Garden
Our U.S. Botanic Garden, as well as U.S. National Arboretum, are treasure troves of plants from around the world, as well as great resources for events, programs and classes, and…
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Garden LifestyleGrowers and Gardeners Networking
Recently my local farmers' market had a fundraiser at a nearby farm and it was fun and educational to visit with the friends and supporters of the market and the…
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Garden LifestyleRadishes and Garlics and Greens, Oh Yeah!
The weather is changing from spring to summer--nights are still cool here in Maryland--however days feel like summertime hot. Greens and radishes and garlic are loving it and we are…
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Garden LifestyleMore Williamsburg and HSA Conference
On my last blog, I highlighted the Colonial Gardens in Williamsburg, having to limit myself to just 12 images. Here are 12 more with details on the conference, farmers' market,…
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Garden LifestyleVisit to Williamsburg for HSA Conference
I recently attended and presented at the annual Herb Society of America conference, which took place this year in Colonial Williamsburg. If you haven't visited Williamsburg, Virginia, or been there…
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Garden LifestylePlant Scented Geraniums for Flavorful Meals
While planting the vegetable garden this year, be sure to add a few scented geranium plants. They're as lovely in the garden as they are tasty in garden-fresh recipes.
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