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. 

The post How to Make Lavender Syrup appeared first on Feast and Farm.

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...

The post Heirloom Plants 101: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Feast and Farm.

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...

The post How to Grow Blueberries in Pots appeared first on Feast and Farm.

The benefits of chamomile are soothing, calming and may support a variety of needs. Want to try it for yourself? Find out about its risks, benefits and how to choose a brand that’s right for you. From dried or fresh flowers to a simple teabag from the store, get all the details here. I’ve been...

The post Benefits of Chamomile+Easy Tea Recipe appeared first on Feast and Farm.

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...

The post How to grow a bumper crop of carrots (containers or garden) appeared first on Feast and Farm.

I thought dried parsley was supposed to taste like air. Stale, irradiated and shipped in from who knows where, bottled stuff will never compare to the true flavor of home dried parsley or any other herb for that matter. Here’s how to do it easily. This year my gardening motto has been: Don’t Waste. I...

The post How to Dry Parsley (and other herbs) appeared first on Feast and Farm.

  Easy refrigerator dill pickles are truly simple and full of that garlicky, salty goodness you crave. No heating means these stay crispy too–no saggy, soggy pickles here! I love Claussen pickles. Love them. Their garlicky salty goodness and the crunch are the best part. This is the perfect time of year (when you are being...

The post Easy refrigerator dill pickles appeared first on Feast and Farm.

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...

The post 5 Benefits of Peppermint + An Easy Tea Recipe appeared first on Feast and Farm.