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10 Neat Things

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10 Neat Things Edibles Herbs

Herbs for better sleep: 10 neat things

March 20, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 1925 Views chamomile, cherries, hops, lavender, lemon balm, passionflower, peppermint, traditional uses

Discover the Best Herbs for Deep, Restful Sleep Do you toss and turn at night? Struggle with racing thoughts? Instead

10 Neat Things Perennials Plants

10 Neat Things About Yarrow

January 15, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 2587 Views Achillea, Ancient healing plants, drought tolerant plants, Garden folklore, Medicinal herbs, Pollinator-friendly flowers, Soil-improving plants, traditional uses, Xeriscaping

Discover the plant that has it all—yarrow! This ancient healer and global garden star brings vibrant colour, low-maintenance charm, and

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Vinegar in the Garden

May 17, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2424 Views herbicide alternatives, traditional uses, Vinegar in the garden

Vinegar has long been touted as a miracle ingredient for the garden. It’s cheap, it’s natural, and it’s already in

How To Grow Your Own Tea Garden

April 17, 2023 Canada's Local Gardener 2513 Views chamomile, Drying herbs, gardening, Herbal tea, Homegrown herbs, Organic tea, Sun tea, tea garden, Tea making, traditional uses

By Tania Moffat Tea is a wonderful and healthy beverage. It can soothe most of what ails us — lack

10 neat things about creeping charlie

10 Neat Things Plants

About Creeping Charlie

August 4, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 4815 Views Creeping Charlie, edible plants, garden control tips, Glechoma hederacea, invasive plants, mint family, plant identification, sciatica relief, traditional uses

1. Hardy little newcomer. Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) came to us from Europe, where, like dandelion, it was found to

10 Neat things about rosemary

10 Neat Things Edibles Plants

About Rosemary

March 3, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 3475 Views Culinary Herbs, herb of remembrance, kitchen herb, Mediterranean herb, Propagation, Rosemary, rosemary flowers, sunlight, traditional uses, water drainage

1. Dew of the sea The name rosemary has nothing to do with roses or anyone named Mary. It is

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