Category: Gardening

Decoding Plant Intelligence: How Herbs ‘Talk’ to Each Other in Your Garden

06/27/202506/15/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Imagine your garden buzzing with hidden conversations. Recent lab experiments reveal that leafy neighbors exchange messages using methods once thought impossible. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Simon Gilroy’s team captured this phenomenon by injecting glutamate into Arabidopsis plants. The result? A glowing neon pulse traveled through the leaves—like a text message lighting up a…

Gardening, Herbs

Forgotten Pioneer Plants: What Early Settlers Grew for Food and Medicine

06/13/202505/29/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Imagine walking across a barren landscape of cooled lava or windswept dunes. The first living things you’d spot aren’t towering trees or colorful flowers—they’re hardy pioneer species like lichens and mosses. These tough organisms thrive where others can’t, breaking down rocks or stabilizing sand to create life-supporting soil. Ecologists call this process ecological succession. From…

Gardening, Medicinal Herbs, Natural Health

The Secret Garden Pharmacy: 7 Common Weeds That Are Actually Powerful Medicine

06/06/202506/04/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

What if your backyard held a hidden treasure trove of natural remedies? Across the United States, everyday plants often dismissed as weeds secretly pack powerful health benefits. This blend of traditional herbal wisdom and modern science creates what we’ll call a “living medicine cabinet” right outside your door. For nearly two decades, trusted providers have…

Gardening, Herbs, Medicinal Herbs

The Lost Art of Moon Planting: Why Indigenous Farmers Still Swear By Lunar Cycles

05/30/202505/30/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

For centuries, farmers worldwide have looked to the sky to guide their work with the earth. My grandfather, who was an incredibly successful small farmer, swore by planting according to the moon cycles. I grew up taking it for granted that this was the natural way to plant and harvest. Indigenous communities and early American…

Gardening, Herbs

Companion Planting: The Key to a Flourishing Home Garden

05/26/2025 Lynn DeVries 1 Comment

Imagine your vegetables thriving side by side, each species lending strength to its neighbors. This isn’t magic—it’s strategic gardening. By pairing specific crops, you create a natural support system that reduces pests, boosts growth, and maximizes yields. Take tomatoes and basil, for example. These kitchen staples aren’t just recipe partners. Basil’s strong scent repels insects…

Gardening, Natural Health

How to Grow Borage and Enjoy Its Many Garden Benefits

05/23/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Why Grow Borage in Your Garden? If you’re looking for a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant that offers a wealth of benefits, borage (Borago officinalis) is a must-have addition to your garden. Known for its vivid blue star-shaped flowers and beneficial properties, this herb does more than just elevate your garden’s aesthetic. Borage is not only edible…

Gardening, In the News, Medicinal Herbs

Preserving Medicinal Herbs: Essential Tips

05/17/202505/16/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Growing your own plants offers endless rewards, but keeping their qualities fresh year-round takes skill. Whether you’re a home gardener or a cooking enthusiast, learning to maintain your harvest’s potency ensures every dish or remedy shines. Proper techniques lock in aroma, flavor, and beneficial properties. For example, basil’s bright scent fades quickly if dried incorrectly….

Gardening, Herbs, Medicinal Herbs

Top Herbal Remedies You Can Grow in Your Garden

05/09/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

If you’re looking to boost your overall wellness naturally, your garden might just be the perfect place to start. Growing your own herbal remedies not only empowers you to take control of your health, but also ensures that the ingredients you’re using are fresh, organic, and chemical-free. Below are some of the top herbal remedies…

Gardening, In the News, Medicinal Herbs

Boost Your Health with Medicinal Herb Sprouts and Microgreens

03/22/202503/22/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Exploring medicinal herb sprouts and microgreens can change how you view natural health. These small wonders are full of nutrients that can boost your wellness. They help your immune system and give you lots of vitamins and minerals. Growing these sprouts at home is more than a trend; it’s smart for your health. They are…

Gardening, Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, Natural Health

Discover the Best Hydroponics Systems for Your Home

03/17/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Indoor gardening has changed how we grow plants at home. Hydroponics systems are a new way to grow food in small spaces. They solve the problems of traditional gardening. Imagine growing your own veggies, herbs, and flowers without dirt. The best hydroponics systems make indoor gardening easy and clean. They turn any space into a…

Gardening, Herbs, Medicinal Herbs