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A Journal of Gardening

Lemon Balm and How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon Balm and How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

Posted by Jennifer Dixon on 31st May 2024

Lemon balm, known scientifically as Melissa officinalis, is a fragrant herb from the mint family. It has been cherished for centuries for its calming properties and delightful citrusy aroma. Making le … read more
All about Lavender and how to make a salve.

All about Lavender and how to make a salve.

Posted by Jennifer Dixon on 16th Dec 2023

Lavender Lavender has a rich and fascinating history. This fragrant plant has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, culinary uses, and as a natural perfume. In ancient times, Romans us … read more
Winter Squash and how to grow it.

Winter Squash and how to grow it.

Posted by Jennifer Dixon on 20th Nov 2023

Winter squash is a type of squash that has been around for centuries. Originally cultivated by indigenous peoples in the Americas, winter squash was an important staple crop for many Native American t … read more
How to Successfully Grow Good Lettuce

How to Successfully Grow Good Lettuce

Posted by Jennifer Dixon on 12th May 2023

Out of all of the crops we grow I would say lettuce is our absolute favorite! It's not too fussy, it produces loads of food, it produces in weeks rather than months and the color options are many. So … read more
Raising Italian Honeybees on an Heirloom Seed Farm

Raising Italian Honeybees on an Heirloom Seed Farm

Posted by Jennifer Dixon on 4th May 2020

Raising Italian bees on an heirloom farm has been a goal of ours for some time now. I am convinced bees are one of God's most amazing creations. The bees we raise are Italians which are widely know fo … read more