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How to Start Herb Seeds the Right Way: Free Course

Jeanne — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:41:45 +0000

Learn how to start herb seeds the right way with The Herbal Academy’s new, FREE online course! Home Garden Joy is an Herbal Academy affiliate. We love their ebooks and courses. I’ve taken many of them and found them to be very helpful. They get to the heart of herbalism without introducing spiritual aspects in...

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Seed Starting Indoors in February: Best Vegetables for Zones 4–8

Jeanne — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:35:59 +0000

February brings a special kind of excitement for gardeners across the northern United States. While snow may still be hanging around, February is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty indoors. It gives you an excuse to go to your favorite garden center – you need to stock up on seeds, right? It’s definitely...

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Volunteer Plants – Nature’s Unexpected Gifts

Jeanne — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:48:20 +0000

Volunteer plants are one of nature’s most delightful surprises. They spring up unbidden, often in places we didn’t expect—cracks in sidewalks, corners of compost piles, or nestled beside a stone foundation, like the vibrant coleus seedlings growing near my deck shown in these pictures. These botanical freeloaders aren’t weeds; they’re plants that have reseeded themselves...

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