Lavender syrup tastes like liquid happiness and is the perfect way to brighten up a variety of recipes with a super simple but lovely flavored infusion. All you need is three ingredients and some steeping time. 

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Heirloom plants are a piece of history—the same varieties our ancestors may have once cultivated and enjoyed in their own gardens. These historical seeds are a treasure trove of flavors and stories that have enriched our gardens for centuries. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in these varieties as more home...

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Growing blueberries in pots make it easy to raise these blue beauties in minimal space. Get them going on your patio or in your garden and then maximize your harvest with these easy to manage tips. The best blueberry types for growing in pots Before you buy any blueberry plants, you’ll need to think about...

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Are you ready to grow a bumper crop of carrots? I have you covered with the practical tips for starting carrots from seed for the biggest bunch you’ve ever raised. I have big plans for carrots every growing season. Last year I made homemade chicken stock and then canned it with onions, celery and carrots...

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Learn how to grow basil with my practically no fail easy outdoor sowing method and how to maintain it for big, beautiful plants all through the summer. Herbs like basil, parsley and sage are incredibly easy to grow if you don’t make it too complicated. I’ve been growing basil from seed for years and enjoy...

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The benefits of peppermint have been known for centuries and it’s not out of style now. Feeling a little nauseated? Need an afternoon pick me up? Skip the caffeine and reach for this power-packed affordable herb. There’s power in the plant! A blend of spearmint and water mint, peppermint is made for much more than...

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When it comes to starting vegetable or flower seeds, I’ve tried just about every method out there–and most of them have ended in frustration or taken hours of hand holding just to get them to the garden. But when I learned how to start seeds in milk jug greenhouses, I grew the strongest, healthiest plants...

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Learning gardening basics is nothing to be afraid of. Even though juicy tomatoes, tender cucumbers and crisp corn feel like something only for farmers with years of experience, be encouraged! Help for growing vegetables you love is just around the corner.  It’s Alli from Longbourn Farm, back again with some gardening tips for growing vegetables! I...

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