Linda Parker, Author at Gardening Soul

Low Vitamin B6 and Iron Levels May Play a Role in Anxiety Symptoms and Panic Attacks

Anxiety and panic attacks are complex conditions influenced by many factors – including stress, sleep, trauma, hormones, nervous system sensitivity, and overall health. One

February 9, 2026

Health & Living

Violets: The Low-Growing Living Mulch More Gardeners Should Use

Most gardeners think of violets as small, charming wildflowers – pretty, delicate, and easy to overlook. But experienced growers and ecological gardeners increasingly recognize

February 9, 2026

GENERAL GARDENING

15 Flowers That Actually Help Your Garden Thrive

Flowers do far more than make a garden look pretty. The right flowering plants can actively improve your garden’s health, productivity, and ecological balance.

February 9, 2026

Flowers·GENERAL GARDENING

9 Crops That Thrive With Nasturtiums Close By

Nasturtiums are one of the most powerful multi-purpose companion plants you can grow in a vegetable garden. They’re easy to grow, fast to spread,

February 8, 2026

GENERAL GARDENING

12 Companion Plants to Grow Under Cucumbers for Better Harvests

Cucumbers are generous producers – but they’re also heavy feeders, shallow rooters, and frequent targets for pests like cucumber beetles, aphids, and spider mites.

February 7, 2026

GENERAL GARDENING·GROWING VEGETABLES

9 Vegetables That Grow Better With Basil Nearby

Basil is more than just a flavorful kitchen herb – it’s also one of the most useful companion plants you can grow in a

February 7, 2026

GROWING VEGETABLES

The Two-Ingredient Foot Bath Routine People Use to Unwind Faster

Foot baths are one of the oldest home wellness practices in the world. Across many traditions, soaking the feet has been used to promote

February 6, 2026

Home Remedies

Pink Himalayan Salt in Your Diet: What It Really Does – and What It Doesn’t

Pink Himalayan salt is often marketed as a healthier, more “natural” alternative to regular table salt. You’ve probably seen it in grinders, cooking blocks,

February 6, 2026

Health & Living

10 Self-Seeding Vegetables You May Only Need to Plant Once

Imagine planting a vegetable once – and harvesting it year after year without replanting. That’s exactly what self-seeding vegetables can offer. These plants grow,

February 6, 2026

GROWING VEGETABLES