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Category: Compost

Yarrow- Achillea milliflourium

April 7, 2023
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 |  2023, Compost, Growing, Health & Wellness, Healthy Soil, Herb Growing, Herbs

One reason I love Spring is because the Yarrow in the herb bed comes to life. It is a hardy perennial that has many uses. In the garden, […]

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Ways to Improve Your Soil

February 15, 2023
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 |  2023, Compost, Flower Gardening, Growing, Healthy Soil, Vegetable Gardening

It’s all about the Soil!  No matter where you garden or what you’re growing, good soil is key to successful growing. Take the following steps to improve your […]

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Coffee Reborn

February 21, 2022
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 |  2022, Coffee Grounds, Compost, Gardens, Growing, Healthy Home, Healthy Soil, Pests and Diseases

Here are 9 Creative Uses for Used Coffee Grounds As coffee lovers, we’re used to consuming freshly brewed coffee every morning. But after enjoying the benefits of all […]

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Caring for Your Garden During a Heat Wave

August 18, 2021
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 |  2021, Compost, Container Gardening, Gardens, Growing

A heat wave no joke. It can wreck your motivation and all chance of getting work done outside. You can’t just choose not to work on your garden, […]

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10 Things to Know About Compost for Your Garden

February 18, 2021
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 |  2021, Compost, Sustainability

Gardening is a wonderful hobby that continually teaches people new skills. Learning how to compost will enhance your garden and make it a better place for all kinds […]

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How to Compost in an Apartment

February 11, 2021
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 |  2021, Compost, Sustainability

What is composting? For those less familiar with the process, it is a natural procedure in which organic material like food scraps is converted into a soil-like product. […]

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How to Create the Best Compost Pile for Your Garden

October 26, 2020
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 |  2020, Compost, Gardens, Growing

Gardening is a highly therapeutic hobby that can help you to enrich your lifestyle. You can improve your garden, create a charming place to relax, and even grow […]

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Letting Your Garden Do The Hard Work For You

October 4, 2020
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 |  2020, Compost, Gardens, Growing, Landscaping, Lawns

Everyone wants to have a beautiful garden. Providing a great place to relax and spend time with friends, the idea of having a gorgeous outdoor space is something […]

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Simple Tips for a Sustainable Garden

August 14, 2020
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 |  2020, Compost, Gardens, Growing, Healthy Soil, Sustainability

Are you thinking about a garden for your backyard? Did you know that some of the easiest gardening methods are organic? You do not need to till, dig, […]

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4 Ways To Utilize Used Coffee Grounds In Your Garden

June 28, 2020
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 |  2020, Coffee Grounds, Compost, Growing, Healthy Soil, Pests and Diseases

If you are an avid coffee drinker, you probably throw away used coffee grounds from your coffee grinder  every single day. But why throw them away when you […]

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  • Unlocking the Healing Power of Herbal Oils: Uses for Mind, Body, and Skin May 25, 2025
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  • Herbs for the Heart January 30, 2025

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Aromatic Herbs Basil Body Care Books Butterflies Companion Planting Compost Container Gardening Drying Herbs Essential Oils Fall Flower Growing Freezing Herbs Growing Health Health & Wellness Herbal Drinks Herbal oils Herbal wellness Herb Growing Herbs Herb Tea History Holidays Indoors Landscaping Lavender Lawns Lemongrass Lemon herbs Mint Native Plants Organic Outdoor Decor Parsley Preserving Raised Beds Row Gardens Sage Seeds Succulents Tea Trees Vegetables Winter

Contact The Herb Cottage

The Herb Cottage  442 County Road 233  Hallettsville, TX  77964

email: cindy@theherbcottage.com

phone: 361-258-1192

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Lighting the Way — Modern LED Solutions for Lush, Flavorful Indoor Herb Gardens
From Steam to Cold Press — How Herbal Oil Extraction Methods Shape Their Benefits
Unlocking the Healing Power of Herbal Oils: Uses for Mind, Body, and Skin
Lovely Lemon Balm
Herbs for the Heart
Chamomile, Herb of the Year 2025
Growing Aromatic Herbs Indoors
About The Herb Cottage

The Herb Cottage is located in rural South Central Texas among pastureland many live oak trees, some hundreds of year old. We’re under 2 hours from Houston, San Antonio, Austin and the central Gulf Coast.

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