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August in the Garden: Late Summer Delight

Jeanne — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:28:32 +0000

August in the Garden: Tasks, Tips, and a Look Ahead to Fall Here in South Central Virginia, August has always felt like “back to school” season. By mid-month, the local schools are back in session, and with two universities in our small town, the stores fill up with dorm supplies and school gear. What a...

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How to Grow Tulsi from Seed

Jeanne — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:24:57 +0000

Holy basil, also called tulsi, can be grown from seeds. That, at least, is what everyone told me. I’d read about tulsi (holy basil) in several books about herbal medicine and seen it cited as a good adaptogenic herb. I was excited to grow it, so I ordered seeds. Several years in a row. Each...

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What Is Summer Savory? A Friendly Guide to This Under‑Appreciated Herb

Jeanne — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:03 +0000

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...

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