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Furry, Soft, and Tacky Plants That Love to Be Touched (and smelled and tasted)

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you are a gardener, it is likely that you, like me, love to touch, smell, taste, and even listen to plants. It’s not weird! When we garden, we like to gaze at plants, run our hands over the leaves and petals, and bring our noses down to take in the beautiful scent. Something about this brings me great pleasure – to know that I have planted and cared for such a beautiful thing and then to have the joy of partaking of it with all of my senses!

The #1 Inflammation Busting Weed You Need

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Before you grab your weed-killing tool of choice and get to work eradicating the dandelions from your garden, you may want to continue reading. Dandelion is actually an incredibly healthy edible plant with several surprising benefits. Here are our favorite and how you can enjoy this yellow weed today.

This Common Weed Tastes Delicious and Reduces Inflammation

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Common chickweed is a plant native to Europe. It has become naturalized throughout the U.S. and other areas of the world. You’ve probably seen it in your lawn and may consider it a weed. It tends to grow in moist soils in full sun or partial shade. But, don’t think too poorly of this common weed – it has tremendous medicinal value and tastes great!

How to Grow Horseradish: The Herb with a Spicy Punch

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you love spicy things, you have to love peppery tasting horseradish ( Amoracia rusticana). This hardy clumping perennial herb dates back over 3000 years and is harvested for its roots that add a zip to a variety of dishes, including roast beef and cocktail sauce. The leaves of the plant are also edible when they are young, but take care not to allow animals to eat them as they are mildly toxic.

10 Ways to Garden on a Dime

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Gardening is incredible. It allows you to get in touch with the earth, spend time outdoors, and grow beautiful flowers and produce that you can share with family and friends. However, it can quickly become an expensive hobby with a lot of reoccurring costs that add up over time. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy ways to keep your expenses to a minimum. Read on for our favorite money-saving tips to garden on a dime.

Furry, Soft, and Tacky Plants That Love to Be Touched (and smelled and tasted)

The #1 Inflammation Busting Weed You Need

This Common Weed Tastes Delicious and Reduces Inflammation

How to Grow Horseradish: The Herb with a Spicy Punch

10 Ways to Garden on a Dime

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Furry, Soft, and Tacky Plants That Love to Be Touched (and smelled and tasted)

The #1 Inflammation Busting Weed You Need

This Common Weed Tastes Delicious and Reduces Inflammation

How to Grow Horseradish: The Herb with a Spicy Punch

10 Ways to Garden on a Dime

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