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Postcard from abroad
When my grandson was a toddler, I was often his babysitter so his mother could have a day out. Those were the good old days, before the entire family moved to Germany when he was 4. We often had tea … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, herbal teas, Indiana gardening, Mandarin Orange balm, potager, tea gardens, tea herbs
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Catnip
Whether or not a feline is a member of your family, catnip (Nepeta cataria) can be a valuable herb to add to your garden. Its attractive gray-green foliage has slightly scalloped leaves, and is seldom bothered by insect or … Continue reading
Posted in herbal teas, herbs, Uncategorized
Tagged catnip, herb gardening, herbal teas, herbs, lemon catnip, Potager
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Violets: An Herb To Know
It may be hard to believe, looking out the window at endless white snow, or long stretches of beige lawn and bare trees, but soon the grass will be green and flowers will begin to bloom. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in edible flowers, herbs, Uncategorized
Tagged edible flowers, herbal teas, herbs for shade, Indiana gardening, Potager, Violets
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Sweet Woodruff
Famous as a groundcover for shady areas, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is also a fairy plant, often called “Fairy Parasols.” All of the members of the Galium family are noted for their pointed leaves that form a “ruff” around … Continue reading
Posted in fairy gardens, Groundcovers, Uncategorized
Tagged fairy plants, herbal teas, herbs for shade, Sweet woodruff
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Chamomile for Lawns/Yawns!
While there are two types of chamomile, generally the annual “German” (Matricaria recutita) chamomile is the most used. It has tall (15-18”) stems of dainty white daisy flowers that are used for teas, culinary, and medicinal purposes. If … Continue reading
Posted in herbal teas, herbs, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged chamomile, chamomile bread, chamomile shortbread, growing herbs, herbal teas, Potager
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Herbal Teas
As most of you know or may have guessed, I’m a tea addict so I’m always trying new combinations of herbs for tea blends. Actually, my entire passion for herbs began with tea herbs when I impulsively picked up … Continue reading
Posted in herbal teas, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged Adelma Simmons, gardening, herb gardening, herbal teas, herbs, lemon verbena, sage, scented geraniums
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Taking Stock of the Herb Pantry
While it continues to be grey and cold, it’s a good time to take stock of the culinary herb supply. There’s still time to make adjustments to the planting plans and increase or decrease the number of plants needed. Starting … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, harvest, herbs, preserving, Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, harvest, herbal teas, herbs, planning, storage
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A Quantity of Herbs
A reader recently pointed out that although my blog is named “Herbal Blessings Blog,” I rarely write about herbs! I do love herbs, but after focusing on them for forty years, I find my mind wanting to delve into other … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, herbs, Potager, Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, herbal teas, herbs, hyssop, potager, teas
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