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Category: Insects

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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Should We Use Pest Control to Protect Our Succulents?

April 25, 2022
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 |  2022, Growing, Healthy Soil, Indoor Growing, Insects, Pests and Diseases, Succulents

Pest control in succulents is a little more complex than in other plants because these plants are a bit more delicate than regular plants. Their succulent leaves are […]

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10 Tips for Controlling Pests in Your Garden

March 16, 2022
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 |  2021, Gardens, Growing, Healthy Soil, Insects, Landscaping, Pests and Diseases, Weeds

Your garden is a source of pride and inspiration, but it can become a frustrating part of your life if it becomes a home for pests. Insects and […]

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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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The Benefits of Bugs in your Garden

September 8, 2020
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 |  2020, Flower Gardening, Growing, Insects, Sustainability, Vegetable Gardening

The next time you see a bug on one of your flowers, you might want to think twice before you swat it away. But how can insects improve […]

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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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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

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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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