Ever thought about growing your own Civil War medicinal herbs garden? Medicinal plants meant the difference between life and death for many soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Take a walk ...

The growing season at Raven Crest Farm is coming to an end. It has been an amazing year with new green friends in our garden and bountiful herb harvests. We started to make flower essences this summer ...

Growing healing flowers in your garden is not only a delightful way to beautify your space but also a practical means of exploring natural remedies. These flowers are not just pleasing to the eye; ...

A smaller garden for these plants could be tiered or terraced, bordered on two sides by yarrow and echinacea. Plant prostrate rosemary on the bottom row so that it will spill over the edge. Use flat ...

Growing tomatoes in your garden can be immensely rewarding as long as you keep away those pests that will threaten your crop ...

someone planting plants in a garden with a blue shovel - encierro/Shutterstock Growing a garden is a rewarding and functional hobby, especially since it can produce many essential ingredients for your ...

Herbs are essential garden plants, as pretty as they are useful, so when you're choosing herbs for your garden, don't just think about taste -- remember color, fragrance, and texture, and give herbs ...

If you think herbs are only good for spicing up your dinner, think again. There are tons of herbs that can do a lot more than just add flavor to a meal, like helping your entire garden thrive by ...

Have you heard of the University of Washington’s Medicinal Herb Garden? Although it has been around since 1911, it remains a little-known feature of the University of Washington campus. The entrance ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...