As the temperatures rise and the sun beats down, there’s no better way to quench your thirst and rejuvenate your senses than with a glass of cool, mint-infused water garnished with frozen cucumber slices. This simple yet revitalizing concoction not only offers a visually appealing drink but also provides a delightful burst of flavor that will leave you feeling revitalized and hydrated all summer long! If you want to take this recipe to the next […]
Check out this video to see our top 5 favorite companion plants for summer squash and how they help to benefit them!
Mint is not only easy to care for, but it grows and spreads by itself, coming back year after year. For this reason, it is best to keep mints in their own containers so they do not take over other plants in the garden. Mint has a plethora of flavors, and each of those flavors has its own plethora of uses. Popular varieties of mint include spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint.
Cats can be both a pest and an ally in the garden. They prey on mice and other small rodents, but they will also use your raised beds as a litter box!
Not all of us are fortunate enough to have space to grow in full sun. Many people live in apartments with a balcony and limited sunshine. However, there is lots of food you can still grow in limited sun!
Bill Farris from Praire Wind Nursery joined Dale at the OKC Home + Garden show to talk about 10 different herbs that you can easily grow in your backyard or patio! We also talked about different ways we like to cook with each one as well as how you can preserve your harvest for later!
Dale & Carrie talked about how you can grow your own herbs and use them in your kitchen at the 2019 home + garden show. They talk all about growing, harvesting, cooking, and preserving a variety of herbs including: basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, & thyme. CarrieCarrie Spoonemore, co-founder of “From Seed to Spoon,” stands as a beacon of inspiration for gardeners and health enthusiasts alike. Her journey alongside her […]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the amount of people with Alzheimer’s is growing fast with currently 5.8 million Americans diagnosed. Some foods can help to support brain function and promote memory retention.
This video is a recording of a workshop we taught at the 2018 OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show with Bill Farris of Prairie Wind Nursery about how you can grow and cook with your own herbs. We cover the following 10 herbs in detail: basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme. Learn more about growing over 70 different foods, including how to manage various pests in our FREE iOS, Android, […]
Honeybees live in colonies with one queen, worker bees (females) collecting food for honey, and male drones. Honeybees are important pollinators for flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Honeybees are disappearing and are so important to try to keep around!
