Pollinators
We hear a lot of talk now about the importance of pollinators. There have been numerous articles encouraging us to plant for pollinators in our garden and landscapes. […]
Read More →We hear a lot of talk now about the importance of pollinators. There have been numerous articles encouraging us to plant for pollinators in our garden and landscapes. […]
Read More →I learned about this useful gardening website from the Lazy Gardener newsletter from Brenda Smith of the Houston Chronicle. The site is full of good info for those […]
Read More →Spring just has to be the most exciting time of year for us gardeners. The equinox has passed and the sun is climbing in the sky offering us […]
Read More →Peppermint, Mentha piperata. Peppermint doesn’t really get the respect it deserves, in my estimation. It’s commonly found in most herb collections and many people eschew it due to its […]
Read More →The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year because the earth’s axis is tilted farthest from the sun and, therefore, is also the longest night. Our […]
Read More →Featured Post for November 2015 As many of you know, if you’ve been following The Herb Cottage for a while, I like books! I especially like books […]
Read More →Improve your soil naturally The use of cover crops dates back to ancient times. Over 2500 years ago, the Japanese and Chinese noticed that many crops grew and produced better […]
Read More →Did you know Red Bud Tree flowers are edible… or Carnations… or the flowers on your Bean Vines? Dressing up green salads with edible flowers is popular […]
Read More →Fall is a great time to sow seeds directly in the garden or even a large container. These seeds will be ready to germinate when the temperature and […]
Read More →Here in Texas, early Spring is knocking at our door. We’re winding down the cool season crops and looking at planting our warm season selections. At the Markets, […]
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