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Choosing the Best Tools for the Garden: The Importance of a good Harvest Basket and Trug
Dedicated gardeners cherish every stage of the growing process—from planting the first seeds to harvesting a season’s worth of delicious produce. Once you begin gathering your homegrown vegetables, herbs, and flowers, you quickly realize the importance Importance of a good harvest basket or trug. Having the right tool for the job: makes the process of…
5 Herbal Bath & Body DIY Recipes for Spring
Spring is the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate your beauty routine, shedding the dryness of winter and embracing deep hydration for your hair, skin, and body. In 5 Herbal Bath & Body DIY Recipes for Spring, we’ve rounded up five nourishing, garden-inspired recipes to help you glow from head to toe. From botanical bath…
Free Printable Jar Labels for Your Home Apothecary
So you’ve decided to build a home apothecary. Welcome to the wonderful world of keeping and storing herbs! Proper storage is one of the most important steps in creating and maintaining an herbal apothecary. Keeping your dried herbs and spices in airtight jars is essential for preserving their potency and freshness. Whether using the herbs…
Growing Calendula for Natural Skin & Home Care
This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure page for details. If you haven’t fallen in love with Calendula yet, get ready; you’re about to fall head over heels. With its vibrant, sunny blooms, Calendula is an excellent starter herb for budding gardeners and herbalists. This easy-to-grow annual ( Calendula officinalis) is a fantastic choice…
Yuzu Peel Bath Salts: A Luxurious Winter Soak
Yuzu, a citrus fruit native to East Asia and often found in Japan, is known for its unique aroma and high vitamin C content. Its invigorating scent, a blend of lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit, makes it a perfect ingredient for spa-like experiences at home. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating your own Yuzu…
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I grew up surrounded by gardeners. My father, his mother, and my pop-pop were prolific earth tenders who solicited butterflies and prompted magic from herbs. I was one of the first generations to benefit from gardens in schools, where I learned to make lavender wands and potato stew.
I also grew up surrounded by crafters. My mom, grandmother, best friends, and Girl Scout leaders instilled a deep love for the joy and satisfaction of making by hand. There is nothing that can compare to the human touch.
