how to dry herbs
Out of all the ways you can preserve your garden harvests, drying is my favorite…and it is so easy-peasy compared to canning! Many herbs are easily preserved by drying and hold their flavor well when dry.
edible flowers
Transform any drink instantly by tossing a few violas into an ice cube tray and freeze. Sprinkle a few chive blossoms onto salads for a dazzling effect. Sip as soothing elixirs for the soul. Even bake some into your next tray of cookies and astound everyone with your eye-catching treats.
powers & properties
Did you know that thyme is more powerful on acne than the average over the counter acne cream? What about Rosemary being great for your memory? Need some quality relaxation? Chamomile can help with that. Herbs offer an incredible array of properties that have been proven to help nourish not only your body, but your mind as well.
herbal resources
Growing your garden library…aside from gardening, my other true love are books. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line our walls, shelves bowing in the weight of seemingly endless cookbooks, classic literature, vintage finds and garden reference. But by far, it’s my garden section that is most dog-eared and battered. In the winter I curl up with my collection and dream green.