Tag: lavender

  • Early and Evergreen Herbs and Spices

    Early and Evergreen Herbs and Spices

    I started my journey to become a gardener by growing herbs. It was so much fun, and saved me so much money, that even before I even knew the term “homesteader” I became self-sufficient at growing herbs. I grew so many, everywhere I could, that I cut them for bouquets, gave divisions to friends, and…

  • The Year-Round Spice Garden (with free PDF seasonal chore calendar)

    The Year-Round Spice Garden (with free PDF seasonal chore calendar)

    Variety is the spice of life. Likewise, spices can add immense variety and edible interest to your meals and your landscape year round. There’s a lot of crossover between spices and herbs in the kitchen. However, for garden planning purposes, it’s good to have a clear distinction between the two in mind. Herbs vs. Spices…