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A Revolutionary Tea
From the Revolutionary war to present times, Beebalm has been a welcome addition to kitchen and floral gardens.
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The Mint Family
Plant identification can seem overwhelming when the novice is faced with the multitude of species, but learning about plant families can speed up the process.
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Mint: Natural Critter Ridder
Using mint plants to keep critters away from your home.
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6 Reasons to be Glad You Grow Mint
Make the most of that prolific plant and its powers in food, drink and more.
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Harvesting Herbs
Harvesting herbs throughout the summer will get maximum oils and the best flavor for preserving. Know which herb to harvest in the spring, summer or fall.
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Herbs for Companion Planting
Companion planting with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Deter pests, encourage growth --all by knowing what loves what! Easy organic gardening tip.
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Impossible Gardening: Hot, Dry, Clay Soil, Part Shade-Part 2
Describes an extremely difficult gardening situaiton and how the problem is solved. Part 2 - Continues listing plants that thrive in the difficult conditions of dry, clay soils.
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Planning a Vegetable Patch
Gardeners should consider what to plant, what can be grown from seed, and how to incorporate colour into the vegetable garden in the upcoming growing season.
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Valentine's Day Magical Plants
Learn about the old wives' tales and magical associations of certain herbs.
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Growing for a Craft Garden
Getting started for a garden of craft suplies
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Teaching Creation
Use pictures, props and nature itself to tell the oldest story on earth.
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Mints
Suite101 column description: Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
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The power of peppermint
Ever wonder why restaurants give out after-dinner mints? Peppermint is one very versatile herb - aiding digestion, sinusitis, fever and motion sickness, just to name a few.
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Grow a Variety of Scented Flower Gardens
Plant a scented garden in any garden theme. Use hostas with fragrant flowers in a shade garden to attract hummingbirds or flowers with scented leaves butterflies love.
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