Herbs & Flowers
Welcome to the Herbs and Flowers section—your guide to growing beautiful, useful plants at home. Whether you're starting a kitchen herb garden or adding color and pollinators to your backyard, you'll find planting tips, care instructions, and ways to use herbs and flowers in your home and remedies.
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How to Split and Transplant Irises (Garden Beds or Pots)
If you’re wondering how to split and transplant irises, you’re in the right place. Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials, but every few years, they need a little attention to keep blooming their best. Dividing the rhizomes not only helps manage overcrowding—it also encourages stronger, more vibrant flowers. Late summer to early fall is the perfect time to dig up your…
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How to Dry Yarrow Flowers and Leaves
Drying yarrow at home is a simple and rewarding way to preserve this beautiful and beneficial wild plant. If you’ve been wondering how to dry yarrow for use in teas, salves, herbal remedies, or ornamental bouquets, this guide will walk you through exactly when to harvest and how to dry both the flowers and leaves properly. Whether you’re gathering wild…
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How to Dry Calendula Flowers 3 Different Ways
There are many ways to dry herbs and flowers, read on to learn How to Dry Calendula 3 Ways! If you’re short on time you can use the oven or dehydrator method and if you have lots of time, you can set your calendula flowers out to dry. Regardless of how you dry your calendula, you’re going to love these…
