How to Make an Herb and Flower Drying Screen~ A great way to dry all of your herbs for use in the winter! www.growforagecookferment.com

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Learn how to collect, save and cultivate seeds from more than 300 vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs with "The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds." Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough thoroughly explain every step in the seed-saving process. Read an excerpt from this book on how to dry seeds before saving them for storage.

How to Save Seeds: Drying Seeds for Storage

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Gomphrena - loves heat and tolerates drought. Attracts butterflies.

Jim's Favorite Flower Gomphrena Flower Seeds

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Modern Pot Pourri: How to Dry Your Own Scented Herbs: Gardenista

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David's work brings to light the medicinal qualities of plants, how they fit into a grassroots healthcare system and why many plants are now becoming extinct. He has lectured around the world on these topics, written books to share his vision and has created a community garden system in California called The Learning Garden. We will also be talking about his new book Plants That Heal: Essays on Botanical Medicine.

Herbalist David Crow on the Healing Power of Plants

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Led by David Crow and Julie Mann, both educated in the traditions of using plants (herbs) as medicine, formed a not for profit, 501 (c) 3, called The Learning Garden. From that day forward, the portion of the garden not used by the high school students has been transformed into a vibrant and lush little Eden in that part of Los Angeles called Mar Vista.

David Crow

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Plant Lemon Grass ~ Thai lemon grass contains citronella oil, which has a strong scent that makes it hard for mosquitos to find you. At the same time, lemon grass is a beautiful mounding perennial. Plant some on your property wherever your family and friends like to congregate. http://homes.yahoo.com/news/10-ways-to-combat-mosquitoes-naturally-160831018.html?page=3

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Keep the crushed leaves of these six plants in a small container at intervals on your patio to repel mosquitoes. The essential oils of these plants also work well. www.floracopeia.com http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/fresh-clips-herbs-to-repel-insects.aspx?newsletter=1utm_content=05.23.13+MELutm_campaign=MELutm_source=iPostutm_medium=email

6 Plants That Repel Insects

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Gardening is a breeze with these 10 easy-to-grow vegetables. Low on space? Ensure success with these tips for small space gardening. http://www.motherearthliving.com/vegetable-gardening/easy-to-grow-vegetables-zmgz12jfzmel.aspx?newsletter=1utm_content=04.30.13+HWutm_campaign=HWutm_source=iPostutm_medium=email

10 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables

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10 Sun-Loving Plants http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sunloving-plants-188051

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foods that will re-grow from scraps http://permacultureideas.blogspot.gr/2013/02/foods-that-will-re-grow-from-your.html

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How to Build a Raised Garden Bed http://www.feelslikehomeblog.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed/

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Epsom salt is a longtime, affordable way to help start your garden or improve your garden once it’s already going. You can use Epsom salt in the garden as a fertilizer, a pest deterrent, and also as a seed starter, to name a few. Epsom salt can also enhance the quality and condition of your lawn and shrubs! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=546710895351176

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Herbs in shade may seem like a difficult combination. Fear not. For beds and borders shaded by trees, fences or buildings, try one or more of these seven stars for shade. http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/7-herbs-that-grow-in-shade.aspx

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Save money and the environment by reducing the amount of resources that goes into your garden. Our zero-waste gardening tips will get you started. http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/gardening-tips/zero-waste-gardening-zmgz13mazmel.aspx

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Follow our easy plan and harvest delicious, organic food right outside your kitchen door. http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/step-by-step-your-garden-grows-design-easy-kitchen-garden.aspx

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secret garden http://bo-hemia.tumblr.com/post/17143488259

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Beautiful Garden, Provence, France http://www.mostbeautifulpages.com/2013/02/beautiful-garden-provence-france.html

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Monet's Garden | Most Beautiful Pages

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Honeybees can provide raw honey and double the production of your garden, but not everyone is a good candidate for honeybee caretaking. Consider factors such as time, location and money to find out if beekeeping is right for you! http://www.motherearthliving.com/pet-health/beekeeping-basics-keeping-bees.aspx

Beekeeping Basics: Could Keeping Bees Be Right For You?

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Our handy regional garden planting guide will help you figure out when to plant seeds and seedlings this spring. Fill out our easy garden worksheet to get started! http://www.motherearthliving.com/vegetable-gardening/garden-planting-guide-zmgz12mazmel.aspx#axzz36uC5Ga7J

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How to Grow Fresh Herbs Year-Round! If you’re longing for fresh herbs during cold, wet winter days—take heart. With a little preparation, plant know-how and winter protection, it’s possible to have herbs in every season. http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/guide-fresh-herbs-year-round.aspx

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Fresh Clips: Growing Herbs Indoors - Grow - Herb Companion http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/growing-herbs-indoors-zm0z12fmzdeb.aspx?newsletter=1+utm_content=01.24.13+MELutm_campaign=2013+ENEWSutm_source=iPostutm_medium=email

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Spring Garden Planning - Food Gardens - Natural Home Garden http://www.motherearthliving.com/vegetable-gardening/garden-planning-soil-preparation-zmgz12jfzmel.aspx?newsletter=1+utm_content=01.17.13+MELutm_campaign=2013+ENEWSutm_source=iPostutm_medium=email#axzz36uC5Ga7J

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"66 Things You Can Grow in Containers" http://organicgardensnetwork.blogspot.com/2010/12/66-things-you-can-grow-in-containers.html

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