Why Is My Basil Turning Yellow?
Why is my basil turning yellow? Follow along as I troubleshoot pale leaves, flowering stems, and possible causes ranging from overwatering to nutrient deficiencies in my own garden.
Herbal Relaxation Bath
This Herbal Relaxation Bath combines chamomile, lemon balm, and rose petals into a gentle floral bath tea designed to help you unwind and create a calming evening ritual.
How to Grow Lemon Balm
Learn how to grow lemon balm from seed to harvest with this beginner-friendly growing guide. Discover planting tips, watering advice, harvesting techniques, drying methods, and traditional uses for one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow.
Chamomile Infused Oil
Learn how to make chamomile infused oil using dried chamomile flowers and a carrier oil. This simple herbal preparation is perfect for homemade salves, body oils, massage oils, and herbal skincare projects.
Chamomile Bath Tea
Chamomile Bath Tea combines chamomile and lavender in a simple herbal bath blend that creates a relaxing soak and a wonderful way to enjoy herbs beyond the teacup.
Chamomile Honey Tea
Chamomile Honey Tea is a simple caffeine-free herbal tea made with chamomile flowers and honey. It's an easy recipe for relaxing evenings and enjoying the gentle flavor of homegrown chamomile.
Growing Lavender: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to grow lavender from seed to harvest, explore the different types of lavender, and discover how this fragrant herb can be used in the garden, kitchen, and home apothecary.
What Makes Chamomile Work?
Chamomile is much more than a bedtime tea, and understanding the compounds inside the flower helps explain why herbalists have relied on it for centuries.
What Makes Calendula Work?
Calendula's bright flowers do much more than brighten the garden, and their chemistry helps explain why herbalists value them so highly.
What Makes Lemon Balm Work?
Lemon balm's bright citrus scent hints at a surprisingly complex chemistry that helps explain its calming reputation.
What Makes Rosemary Work?
Rosemary is famous for memory and concentration, but its chemistry reveals a much deeper story about how this herb works.
What Makes Lavender Work?
Lavender's calming reputation goes far beyond its pleasant scent, and its chemistry reveals why this herb has been treasured for centuries.
Raised Beds as A Renter
My container garden was quickly taking over the backyard, so I upgraded to two renter-friendly raised beds. Here's how I planned, built, and filled them while creating dedicated spaces for vegetables, kitchen herbs, and tea herbs.
Chamomile: More Than Just a Bedtime Tea
What makes chamomile work so well for so many things? It’s the compounds called flavonoids and the terpenes. Here’s how they work and what it means for your next cup of tea.
Herbal Muscle Relief Bath for Tired Legs and Sore Feet
I love making this herbal bath tea on the stove before I take a bath. It’s great after a long day on your feet.
Headache Relief Tea Blend for Stress, Tension, and Long Days
This is great for long days when stress and tension have gotten the best of you and has left you with a throbbing head and tightness. Relax and sip this tea blend.
Simple Chamomile Tea
A very simple chamomile tea to make after you harvest and dry your chamomile flowers
My Favorite Easy Turkey, Cucumber, and Basil Breakfast
Looking for a quick, fresh breakfast that doesn't require cooking? This turkey, cucumber, and basil wrap plate comes together in minutes and is a simple way to enjoy fresh garden basil while keeping breakfast light, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Garden Fresh Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Looking for a fresh summer meal that uses herbs from the garden? This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl combines zucchini, peppers, spinach, feta, and a creamy lemon herb yogurt sauce for an easy lunch that's perfect for meal prep
How to Grow Chamomile: From Seed to Tea Cup
Chamomile was one of the first herbs I tried growing for tea. If you're wondering what happens after you open that seed packet, this post walks through the process and lessons I've learned along the way.