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Nettle – It’s History, Folklore, Mysticism, and Magic
This is just part one in our herbal knowledge series on Nettle to read part two and head over to these blog posts: Nettle – Identification, Growing, Harvesting and What Parts to Use Nettle – A Nourishing Plant and Its Therapeutic Possibilities How I Came Across Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica Nettle (Urtica dioica) is another plant that I recently have gotten to know better somewhat by accident. I had nettle unbeknownst to me growing in one of my gardens and I kept pulling it out because with a lack of knowledge I just assumed it was a nuance weed. Well, one day I pulled some out without gloves and got…
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How To Know If Your Raspberries Have White Drupelet Syndrome
Are You Finding White Spots on Your Raspberries? It’s still a pretty hot end of summer here in the Midwest, and our raspberries are still producing quite a bit. Depending on where your raspberry bushes live in your outdoor space, you may be noticing some of the fruit with white spots. No need to worry! The raspberries are still edible and still taste delicious, yum-yum. White Drupelet Syndrome But what is the cause of these white areas on the fruit? Well, it is essentially the color being bleached out due to the hot sun. The technical term is sunscald or is also referred to as White Drupelet Syndrome or Disorder.…
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Top Reasons Why Rosemary Should Be In Your Garden
This herb is all around a wonderful addition to any garden. Here are my top reasons why Rosemary should be a staple in your garden too!
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Try This Easy and Quick Honey Infused Kale Chip Recipe
What to do with all of the kale from the garden Chomp down on some healthy kale chips. This is my go-to recipe when the garden has gotten out of control growing our Kale, and I want to use them up before they are no good. It is quick and easy; it is also a great thing to have the kids help out with. I use just five ingredients in this recipe, but if honey is not your jam, remove it, and you have an easy four-ingredient recipe. I find the honey adds just the right amount of sweetness to this earthly leaf, and it makes it that much harder…










