Many years ago, my friend Allie gave me a few summer savory seeds. I think we swapped them for plants. I do remember wondering what summer savory is, as I had never seen it in the grocery store. So why grow it? What’s the big deal? Summer savory is now a staple of my summer…
July brings long, sunny days and plenty of garden rewards—but also rising temperatures that can stress plants, pollinators, and gardeners alike. With a few smart adjustments to your routine, you can keep your garden healthy, colorful, and productive all summer. Here are our top July gardening tips to help you make the most of the…
How to ship iris rhizomes (bearded iris) correctly is a simple skill, and one worth learning if you’re interested in pass-along plants. When I was a girl, it was common for neighbors to share plants. Someone would divide their peonies or iris and offer a portion to a neighbor. These “pass-along plants” came with stories,…
The Herbal Academy has just launched a new course called “After the Bite: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases.” This course features a natural remedy for tick bites and supportive herbal care after the bite. As someone who was seriously ill ‘after the bite’ – and didn’t even realize a tick had sent…