Gardening

Harvesting lavender is simple but picking it at the right time makes all the difference. The best time to harvest lavender is in the early morning after the dew has dried but before the sun gets too hot, to keep the scent and oils strong. This helps you get the most fragrance and flavor out of your…

If you want to create a tea garden, choosing the right tea garden plants is key. You can grow herbs and flowers that make fresh, flavorful teas right from your backyard. Some of the best plants to grow for a tea garden include mint, lemon balm, chamomile, hibiscus, and calendula. These plants are popular because they…

Pruning your mint plants is an easy way to keep them healthy and full of fresh leaves. To prune mint, cut back about one-third to half of the stems during the growing season and trim the plant to around an inch above the ground at the end of the season. This helps your mint grow bushier and…

Deadheading bee balm is a simple way to keep your plant healthy and blooming longer. You should cut off the faded flowers just above the first set of leaves or where you see new buds starting. This helps the plant focus its energy on growing new flowers instead of making seeds. You don’t need fancy tools; clean,…

If you want to enjoy bee balm beyond its blooming season, knowing how to harvest and dry it properly is key. The best way to harvest bee balm is to cut the stems just as the flowers begin to open, then hang the bunches upside down in a dry, well-ventilated spot to dry. This helps keep the…