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Category: Flower Gardening

Borage

February 29, 2024
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 |  2024, Flower Gardening, Growing, Healthy Soil, Insects

One of my favorite early Spring flowers is Borage, Borago officinalis. Here in hot, humid south-central Texas, Borage is a plant that starts in early Spring. It doesn’t […]

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Book Review: The Little Book of Plants for Pollinators

May 17, 2023
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 |  Flower Gardening, Flowers, Growing, Insects, Sustainability

A Gardener’s Guide by Maureen Little A book for gardeners The Little Book of Plants for Pollinators opens with an introduction about why Ms. Little chose to write […]

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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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Research Shows Small Gardens Are Just as Important for Pollinators in Cities

February 3, 2022
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 |  2022, Flower Gardening, Gardens, Growing, Herb Growing, Insects, Sustainability

Bees are an essential part of the ecosystem, especially for gardeners. Anyone who grows outdoor plants knows that bees help their garden move through various growth stages. Some […]

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How to Make Your Garden Allergy-Proof

July 7, 2021
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 |  2021, Flower Gardening, Gardens, Growing, Health, Health & Wellness, Healthy Soil, Trees

When you walk outside in spring, you’ll find a blanket of yellow over every surface. Airborne pollen causes sneezing, itching, watery eyes and more, which can deter people […]

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How Your Planting Zone Should Impact Your Garden Planning

June 10, 2021
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 |  2021, Flower Gardening, Growing

Getting outside and starting a garden is something you might look forward to every year. It’s fun to plant seeds and watch them grow into beautiful flowers or […]

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Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Gardening: A How-to Guide

May 25, 2021
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 |  2021, Flower Gardening, Gardens, Growing, Healthy Soil, Vegetable Gardening

When you walk past the gardening section of your local store, do colorful seed packets and pots catch your eye? You might feel like you need to wait […]

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Family Activities: Having Fun While Planting Flowers

May 19, 2021
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 |  Flower Gardening, Flowers, Gardens, Growing, Kid's Activities, Outdoor Living

When you think of planting flowers, you might have serious doubts that it can be a family activity to have fun. However, there are so many options and […]

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How to Protect your Garden From Freezing Temperatures

May 17, 2021
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 |  2021, Container Gardening, Flower Gardening, Growing, Succulents

Frost damages plants by causing ice crystals to form in the cells of the plants. This causes water deficiency in plant tissues and disrupts the movement of fluids. […]

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Covering the Basics

February 2, 2021
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 |  2021, Flower Gardening, Gardens, Growing, Healthy Soil, Landscaping

If you’re anything like us, you spend your winter planting creative thoughts to sow over the spring and summer months. Whether you’re a green fingered pro looking for […]

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From The Herb Cottage

  • Lovely Lemon Balm February 23, 2025
  • Herbs for the Heart January 30, 2025
  • Chamomile, Herb of the Year 2025 December 30, 2024
  • Growing Aromatic Herbs Indoors October 25, 2024
  • The Joy of Fall Gardening October 11, 2024

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442 County Road 233  

Hallettsville, TX  77964

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phone: 361-258-1192

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Aromatic Herbs Basil Bees Body Care Books Butterflies Companion Planting Compost Container Gardening Drying Herbs Essential Oils Fall Flower Growing Freezing Herbs Growing Health Health & Wellness Herbal Drinks Herb Growing Herbs Herb Tea History Holidays Indoors Landscaping Lavender Lawns Lemongrass Lemon herbs Mint Mowing 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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Lovely Lemon Balm
Herbs for the Heart
Chamomile, Herb of the Year 2025
Growing Aromatic Herbs Indoors
The Joy of Fall Gardening
Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla
Shrubs- not the kind in your yard
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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