While I like growing veggies, and really enjoy fresh cut flowers, herbs are my favorite garden item to grow. The whole reason I first started gardening was because of herbs. I had wanted to make my own soaps, creams, and other beauty products, but didn’t always want to have to buy herbs. Plus, some herbs are harder to find at stores, or you can only find them dry not fresh, and they can be costly.
There are plenty of reasons why I love herbs though; way beyond the beauty supply aspects…

Herbs are easy to grow: In my experience, herbs are easier …read more

The only thing better than a basic garden is a stress relieving garden. Technically, all gardens can relieve stress, but to pump up the tension release factor, you can also try the following.
Hang out: In a hammock that is. A nice shady spot and a sweet hammock is a great way to relax. If you don’t have the means to hang a hammock, try a freestanding swing or hammock; available at most home and garden shops.
Feed some birdies: I’ve had birds all spring in my flowers. Some built a nest and watching the babies go from eggs to flying tots …read more

For your recipes to become more robust, toss the salt and use herbs. I know, I know, herbs can be expensive. That is one of the main reasons more people do not use a larger variety of herbs in their cooking. Not that I blame anyone, what with the skyrocketing cost of just about everything you have to buy these days. You do have lower cost alternatives, though.
Many thrifty cooks purchase their herbs and spices at discount stores. Dollar stores, lower price groceries (i.e.-ALDI), and warehouse clubs. These are great choices, but there is an even more cost …read more