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Avoid these plants when planting bee balm in your garden! Learn which plants can compete with bee balm and negatively impact its growth and beauty. Avoid these plants when planting bee balm in your garden! Learn which plants can compete with bee balm and negatively impact its growth and beauty.

Bee balm, or Monarda, is a popular perennial plant that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. As you plan your garden, it’s essential to consider companion planting carefully. This ensures that you create a harmonious environment where your plants can thrive.   However, not all plants play well together. In the case of bee…

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2 comments on "How to Freeze Parsley: Quick and Easy Tips"

Several methods to freeze parsley from your garden, including freezing it in olive oil and how to make parsley logs to freeze. Several methods to freeze parsley from your garden, including freezing it in olive oil and how to make parsley logs to freeze.

If you have a surplus of fresh parsley, freezing it is an excellent way to preserve its flavor and nutritional benefits. Parsley is a versatile herb that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and sauces. By freezing parsley, you can ensure that you always have a supply…

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Expert gardening tips on how to grow lavender from cuttings. Rooting lavender in water or soil, plus tips, tricks and things to consider. Expert gardening tips on how to grow lavender from cuttings. Rooting lavender in water or soil, plus tips, tricks and things to consider.

Can You Start Lavender from Cuttings?   Yes, you can grow lavender from cuttings!  I personally have spent a pretty penny at my local nurseries and hardware stores procuring plants for my various gardens, but propagating (starting a plant from cuttings) IS possible (yes, even you can do it!) and is a way to multiply…

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6 comments on "Chive Blossom Vinegar"

Easy recipe for chive blossom vinegar. This homemade infused vinegar has a wonderful chive flavor and is a pretty pink purple in color. Great for homemade salad dressings and marinades. Easy recipe for chive blossom vinegar. This homemade infused vinegar has a wonderful chive flavor and is a pretty pink purple in color. Great for homemade salad dressings and marinades.

A couple of months ago I saw this photo of chive blossom vinegar and I couldn’t wait for my chives to start blossoming so I could try making this flavored vinegar for myself.   This is an infused vinegar, where you just let herbs set in vinegar for several weeks to let the flavor of…

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