Rosemary is commonly used in cooking to flavor soups, sauces and meats. Perhaps less well known, it also has many health benefits and can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Here are 10 health benefits of rosemary that will prompt you to grow this plant and find ways to use this valuable, fragrant herb. Cancer Prevention - Rosemary contains carnosol, found in studies to be a potent anti-cancer compound. Researchers have had promising results of its efficacy against breast … [Read more...] about Growing, Reaping Benefits of Rosemary
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Run on Garden Center has Official Name – Victory Garden 2.0
The spring planting season has an unusual twist, a consumer-run on garden supplies, seed, plants, and fruit trees are selling out. The garden center industry has even names the phenomenon - Victory Garden 2.0. The demand is surprisingly healthy for anything edible in the backyard. Greenhouse space is shifting from flowers over to consumable plant sales. "In past flowers outsold vegetable plants 2-to-1, but not this spring. I'm worried about not having enough seed and … [Read more...] about Run on Garden Center has Official Name – Victory Garden 2.0
Ten Ways to an Easy Garden
Time seems to stand still when the stressed voices repeat themselves in my head. But not in the garden, where an unplugged afternoon seems to melt away like a fading sun. Gardening is my escape from a hyper connected world of Facebook, inbox and scrolling Instagram posts. It becomes my inspiration when spending too much time writing behind the screen. A good garden is coffee time with your thoughts, watching a sunrise, the majesty of a butterfly or the buzzing of hummingbirds. Gardener is a … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to an Easy Garden
Tips for Choosing, Growing Roses
What better way to enjoy the romance of the garden than by growing roses? Rose gardening has gotten a bad rap in recent years. Growing roses doesn’t have to be a challenge. Choose the right plant for your local garden and you’re halfway to having a spectacular rose garden. Learn the basics of caring for roses and your gardens will be the envy of the neighborhood. In a nutshell, there are four magic ingredients for making your roses happy and your garden a reality. The Soil Roses prefer a soil … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing, Growing Roses
Five Herbs Best Grown in Mountain Gardens
Many herbs are perennial, meaning they can be planted once and left to grow for many years. Perennial herbs take some of the heavy lifting out of garden design by returning year after year. They are comfortable and always look attractive. A perennial bed also allows you to divide and expand your herbal plants as they mature. When designing your garden, plant these herbs for a long-lasting, fragrant garden. Echinacea is useful for healing, but it is also a beautiful accent for any garden. … [Read more...] about Five Herbs Best Grown in Mountain Gardens