How to Make Vanilla Facial Scrub

After you make a batch of vanilla sugar from my previous post for cooking and sweet indulgences like tea and coffee, whip up a batch of vanilla facial scrub. It's a mild, sweet smelling scrub that has real benefits. It's all natural, easy to make and...

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How to Make Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla sugar is a neat twist on plain old granulated sugar. It'll boost your morale every time you lift the lid on the pot or dish. It's very simple, too. Another wonderful benefit is that it makes a very nice gift for a favorite cook -- or even...

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The Best Herbs for Eggs

Eggs are an almost perfect food. They’re inexpensive, low in calories (under 80 and around 17 in an egg white) high in protein (more than six grams), easy to prepare and have a mild flavor that lends itself to lots of dishes.With the right handling,...

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Happy Easter From the Herb Gardener

I'm working on Easter baskets and menu items, but I wanted to take the time to wish everyone a good holiday -- whatever you're celebrating -- or just a wonderful spring weekend. I have another mud dauber infestation this spring, but am so happy to be...

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Planting Herb Seedling - Tips and Tricks

If you've planted herb seeds this year congratulations. It's a great way to garden. If you haven't but have kids, you should consider doing it one year whether you're into gardening or not -- it might even make you a convert.Before you grab the scissors...

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Get Over Your Tax Troubles and Plant Some Herbs

Are you still hung up with your taxes? The due date is April 18th this year. When you finally sign on the dotted line, or press enter, head outside for some fresh air -- you'll probably need it. While you're breathing deep and lamenting the current condition...

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5 Must Have Herbs You Might Forget

Before you use up all your prime garden spots, consider growing these herbs too. They're useful and easy to keep. If you want a versatile herb garden with some surprises, these plants are for you:Saffron Crocus - Add this one in late summer. Yes,...

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Five Herb Growing Quick Tips

If you're eyeing those adorable, tiny herb starts at the garden center (in their beguiling little pots), you don't necessarily have to do a research marathon in order to get them installed successfully in your landscape. Although there are some exceptions,...

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How to Grow Lavender and Use it in Cooking and Crafts

If you've visited here much, you know I love lavender. Over the years, I've written content about fun things you can do with your lavender harvest (for crafts, cooking and medicinal uses) and also about the literature and interesting history of my purple...

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Helpful Garden Reference Sites

If you garden, these spring and early summer weekends are so essential they can almost define the gardening experience. It's a time when you promise yourself you'll wear your gardening gloves -- but don't --warn yourself to bend from the knees -- but...

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How to Grow Lavender

A big favorite at our house, lavender is one herb that does it all: It's a beauty in the garden with gray foliage and flowers that can range from deep purple to white.   It's aromatic in a way that can smell as wonderful on a young girl as...

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How to Grow Passionflower

You really have to love any plant that has "passion" and "flower" blended in the same word. This little vine is a powerhouse of good characteristics that makes it worthy of its own little trellis or a spot along your fence -- or around your mailbox post....

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Become an Herb Adventurer

I just read a great article over at Eatocracy about becoming a food adventurer. Are you afraid to try new foods? That octopus salad or the strange black strips in hot and sour soup can seem downright ominous to the uninitiated.Admit it: the world of...

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Herb Gardens for Beginners - Here's an Idea

I'm going to say something controversial here in a minute. I think growing herbs is one of the absolute best beginning gardening projects -- that's not the controversial part. I think it's so compelling, fun and addictive that it'll pull you back to...

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