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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Sage Unfrozen

Published February 26, 2010 | By herbgal

A few weeks ago I posted a bit about leaving some pots of Sage out all winter in the snow.

Several kind and well meaning emails suggested that by leaving my sage outside in pots IN THE SNOW I was murdering poor innocent plants. I can… Continue reading →

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Got Poop?

Published February 23, 2010 | By herbgal

He’s tackling a big waste problem by composting ‘expired’ grocery store greens and other biodegradables… Continue reading →

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Learn To Grow Herbs

Published February 22, 2010 | By herbgal

Then I wanted to design a pretty herb garden. I wanted to add shrubs, perennials and other plants to the herb mix. So I bought books. I tooks classes. I designed gardens for myself. Mostly not pretty… Continue reading →

Posted in Growing Herbs Indoors, Herb Garden | Tagged beginner herbs, garden design, Growing herbs, Growing Herbs Indoors, Herb Garden | 3 Comments

Mulch for the Herb Garden

Published February 19, 2010 | By herbgal

I now have my summer pile of mulch. Size-wise it’s up there with a Chevy Pick Up- so it should last awhile. Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day

Published February 11, 2010 | By herbgal

…humorous Valentine video… Continue reading →

Posted in Herb Garden, Roses, Uncategorized | Tagged beginner herbs, Florigraphy, Flowers, Valentines Day | Leave a comment

Herbed Bar Nuts

Published February 8, 2010 | By herbgal

…these Rosemary glazed nuts are beautiful and simple to make. Continue reading →

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The Eagles Have Flown

Published February 4, 2010 | By herbgal

Bald Eagles! They were hanging out in the cornfields and flying… Continue reading →

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Freezing Sage

Published February 3, 2010 | By herbgal

Sage is not much bothered by pests, but by habit, the dried herb still goes into the freezer for a few weeks. Continue reading →

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