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Author Archives: Barb

First Spring Herbs

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All winter, I wait for the first herbs of spring. These herbs that appear shortly after the first weeds start growing bring that longed-for freshness to the kitchen table.

These are the first herbs of spring in my garden: Continue reading →

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Upcoming Garden Events

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CFCC Garden Knowledge Swap online | Tues April 30, 1 – 2:30 pm EST

Join garden program coordinators from across the country on Tuesday April 30 for an online knowledge swap. Hear from some experienced garden coordinators on their tips for starting the season off strong and get your tips too! (Note: focus is on the garden program elements and people, not on garden techniques). It will be a lively exchange so come ready to share.

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Growing Herbs From Seed – 5 Tips For Success Starting Garden Plants From Seed

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Choosing the seeds to grow for your garden with its promises of a big garden bounty is exciting! Now it’s time to take that leap of faith and plant the seeds you’ve bought, collected, or received from friends🌺

Whether you’re new to starting plants from seed, or have been growing herbs and vegetables from seed for a while, I hope you find these seed starting tips helpful.☺️ Continue reading →

Tips for Buying Seeds To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

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Before heading to the garden center or online to buy seeds for your garden, take some time to plan your upcoming growing season and be prepared with a list of herb, vegetable and fruit seeds to buy 📝

Some pre-planning of your garden will help with over-buying of seeds that will never get planted.🌿 Those seed packets and their promise of bountiful harvests are ever so seductive – at least to some of us 🙂 Continue reading →

Herb Dip For Veggies – Creamy Delicious and Easy To Make

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Years ago, when my kids were younger and I was trying to get them to eat veggies, I went searching on the internet for a veggie dip that was better than the store-bought dips 🥕🥦

I found one we all liked, and have been making variations of this creamy herb dip every since. It’s become a party hit too! 🎈 (Makes for an awesome chip dip as well). Continue reading →

Why Parsley Leaves Turn Yellow – And What You Can Do To Fix It

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One of the more common parsley complaints I hear is that of parsley leaves turning yellow.

Generally, if a parsley plant starts yellowing the plant is under some form of stress. Usually the outer leaves start to yellow first.

Here’s a list of common reasons causing parsley leaves to turn yellow and what can be done about them. Continue reading →

Give a Gardening Magazine Subscription – The Perfect Gift For A Gardener

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Magazine subscription you say? Perfect gift for a gardener? Heck yes!

Especially in the winter season, when the garden is covered in a blanket of snow, and us gardeners are longingly looking out the window at our sleeping gardens.🌲 Continue reading →

Herbs and Veggies In Bloom: Taking Time To Enjoy The Garden

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As I was out inspecting my gardens, I noticed how many herbs and vegetables were in full bloom, as many of my flower pots were looking tired. Continue reading →

Top 3 Must-Have Herbs In My Kitchen Herb Garden

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Today I want to share with you my three must-have herbs. These are herbs I grow in my kitchen herb garden every year. Continue reading →

I’m Excited To Share This Event With You..

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Today, I want to tell you about an event that I will be attending, and thought you might be interested to hear about it as well.

Every year, my friends and colleagues, John and Ocean Robbins, host what I consider to be the best free resource on the planet. Continue reading →

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Year Round Herb Gardening Tips

Author Archives: Barb

First Spring Herbs

Upcoming Garden Events

Growing Herbs From Seed – 5 Tips For Success Starting Garden Plants From Seed

Tips for Buying Seeds To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

Herb Dip For Veggies – Creamy Delicious and Easy To Make

Why Parsley Leaves Turn Yellow – And What You Can Do To Fix It

Give a Gardening Magazine Subscription – The Perfect Gift For A Gardener

Herbs and Veggies In Bloom: Taking Time To Enjoy The Garden

Top 3 Must-Have Herbs In My Kitchen Herb Garden

I’m Excited To Share This Event With You..