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This Herb And Your Garden Are ‘Mint’ To Be

Bright green and leafy, mint is one of our favorite herbs to fill a planter with and have on hand all summer long. Fantastic in drinks, marinades, salads and more, this easy-to-grow perennial comes in nearly 600 varieties and loves the heat – as long as you can keep it watered!

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Plant Succulents That Conserve Water And Look Beautiful

What Are Succulent Plants? The word succulent is most commonly applied to food and used as a descriptor for dishes that are juicy and tender. The botanical definition isn’t too far off from that; it means plants that store water in their leaves, stems or both.

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Create An Edible Landscape

In today's modern world, growing edible plants means more than planting delicious herbs and vegetables. You can also incorporate edible flowers, shrubs, trees and vines throughout your garden landscape.

2 images: Cloves growing in the garden, and a wooden table with apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves and a bowl - next to a warm drink with apples, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a see-through mug

Top Holiday Drinks with Cloves That You Can Make from Home

The holidays are the perfect time of year to incorporate cloves into your life! This spice is harvested from the clove tree’s dried flower buds and is a delightful addition to sweet and savory meals; it is also coveted for its various properties such as its sharp flavor and fragrant aroma.

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The Top Reasons Why Thyme is Worth Planting

In the kitchen, we usually think about adding thyme to recipes for its subtle aroma and earthy flavor. Not only is this small, attractive herb popularly used in most kitchens, but did you know that there are other helpful benefits that thyme can provide outside of cooking?