Gardening Soul

7 Ways Sage May Help With Common Everyday Concerns

Sage (Salvia officinalis), a name derived from the Latin salvere meaning “to be saved,” has occupied a place of honor in apothecaries and kitchens for thousands of years. While it is commonly

5 Critical Tasks for Your Sage Plant Before May to Prevent Leggy Growth

by Linda Parker

15 Apr

The Moonlight Garden: 8 Flowers That Only Glow and Release Their Scent After the Sun Goes Down

by Linda Parker

15 Apr

EGG CARTONS: 8 Brilliant Garden Hacks for Starting Seeds on a Budget

by Linda Parker

15 Apr

Why You Should Never Mow Over Purple Dead Nettle: 6 Potential Life-Changing Health Benefits

by Ashley Taylor

15 Apr

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8 Flowers That Benefit Most From Deadheading in May

As the garden enters the vibrant month of May, the initial rush of spring growth begins

April 20, 2026

Peace Lily Care: 6 Things to Do Before May to Trigger Flowering

The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) is one of the most beloved houseplants in the world, prized for

April 15, 2026

5 Critical Tasks for Your Sage Plant Before May to Prevent Leggy Growth

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is the rugged, aromatic backbone of the Mediterranean herb garden. Known for its

April 15, 2026

The Moonlight Garden: 8 Flowers That Only Glow and Release Their Scent After the Sun Goes Down

For many gardeners, the sunset marks the end of the day’s work – a time to

April 15, 2026

Why Every Yard Needs Coneflowers: 7 Long-Term Benefits for Your Local Ecosystem

In the world of professional landscape design, certain plants are trend-dependent, fading in and out of

April 9, 2026

Spring Orchid Care in April: 6 Tricks to Encourage a Second Bloom

The orchid, specifically the ubiquitous Phalaenopsis or “Moth Orchid,” is often treated as a long-lived bouquet

April 7, 2026

Multiply Your Christmas Cactus This April: The Easy Cutting Method Anyone Can Do

The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is one of the most beloved houseplants in the world, cherished for

April 6, 2026

14 Perennials That Come Back Bigger and Better Every Year

For many gardeners, the dream is a landscape that matures like a fine wine – becoming

April 3, 2026

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Medicinal Plants

Why Knowing How to Use Plantain Is Like Carrying a First Aid Kit Around in Your Pocket

When most people hear the word “plantain,” they think of the banana-like fruit used in cooking. But common plantain (Plantago major) and narrowleaf plantain

by Linda Parker

February 7, 2020

PLANTS

10 Common Backyard Weeds with Powerful Medicinal and Nutritional Benefits

When most people look at weeds in their garden, their first instinct is to pull them out, mow them down, or spray them with

by Linda Parker

February 7, 2020

GENERAL GARDENING·PLANTS

11 Garden Plants That Naturally Repel Mosquitoes (And How to Use Them Effectively)

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—they can turn a relaxing evening in your garden into an itchy nightmare. Worse still, some species carry

by Linda Parker

February 7, 2020

GENERAL GARDENING

This Man Repopulated A Rare Butterfly Species In His Own Backyard

Due to their unique history and relatively low population size, human actions especially threaten endemic species. Therefore, it should be our priority to conserve them.

by Linda Parker

February 7, 2020