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Edible Landscaping: How to Make Your Yard Beautiful AND Productive

Leave a Comment / environment, Flowers, general gardening, herbs, How to Grow, pollinators, sustainability, tomatoes, Uncategorized / Heather A Herrick

Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and the scent of fresh herbs. Now, imagine that same beautiful landscape providing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs for your kitchen. That’s the magic of edible landscaping! Edible landscaping (also called Foodscaping) blends aesthetics and functionality, allowing you to create a visually […]

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How to Create a Butterfly and Pollinator Garden

Leave a Comment / butterflies, environment, Flowers, general gardening, native plants, pollinators, sustainability / Heather A Herrick

Why Pollinators Matter I still remember the first time I saw a monarch butterfly land on a milkweed plant in my garden. Its delicate wings fluttered as it sipped nectar, and I felt an overwhelming sense of connection to the natural world. That moment sparked my love for pollinator-friendly gardening. Pollinators—like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds—are

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Growing Your Own Food is More Important Now Than Ever

Leave a Comment / environment, general gardening, small space gardening, sustainability / Heather A Herrick

In a world where food prices keep climbing, supply chains are less and less reliable, and concerns about food safety and health are growing, the ability to grow your own food is more valuable than ever. Yet, for many people, the idea of starting a garden feels overwhelming. “What if I don’t have enough space?”

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My Take on Chaos Gardening Meets Companion Planting

Leave a Comment / companion planting, general gardening, herbs, How to Grow, pests, small space gardening, sustainability / Heather A Herrick

Gardening in a small space comes with its challenges, but I’ve found a system that works beautifully—my own made-up version of chaos gardening blended with companion planting. By growing a diverse mix of plants together in my container garden with trellises, I maximize space, encourage healthy plant relationships, attract pollinators, and create a thriving, resilient

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Edible Landscaping: How to Make Your Yard Beautiful AND Productive

How to Create a Butterfly and Pollinator Garden

Growing Your Own Food is More Important Now Than Ever

My Take on Chaos Gardening Meets Companion Planting

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