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Category: Sustainability

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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How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Hygienic

September 16, 2022
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 |  2022, Healthy Home, Sustainability

Ever since 2020, there’s been an increased emphasis on hygiene in the home. The Covid-19 pandemic isn’t as much of a concern as it might have been years […]

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Living with Nature in the Current Ecological Climate

June 20, 2022
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 |  2022, Growing, Healthy Soil, Sustainability

Permaculture is a method of living in accord with Nature and an ecologically beneficial system that anybody may use. It can be applied to gardens, communities, homes, and […]

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Preventing Air Quality from Impacting Your Garden

April 26, 2022
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 |  2022, Gardens, Health, Health & Wellness, Healthy Home, Indoor Growing, Landscaping, Sustainability

Gardeners have to learn to juggle many responsibilities. You need to track how often your plants need water, if they’re getting enough sunshine and if the environment supports […]

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How Gardening and Green Landscaping Go Hand in Hand

February 21, 2022
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 |  2022, Gardens, Healthy Soil, Landscaping, Sustainability

You’ve switched to reusable bags at the grocery store and transitioned to energy-efficient lighting in the home. Perhaps you’re using less plastic, as well. Now you may be […]

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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 Boost Plant Growth

September 27, 2021
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 |  2021, Growing, Healthy Soil, Sustainability

Step by Step Process to Boost Plant Growth Preparation is Key One of the most important initial steps when planning to grow crops is soil preparation.  No matter […]

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How to Fight Frost in Your Garden

September 24, 2021
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 |  2021, Growing, Sustainability

Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s frost season. While fall brings joy through pumpkin carving, apple picking and beautiful fall foliage, it can also be […]

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DIY: How to arrange a wildlife-friendly edge in your garden

September 1, 2021
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 |  2021, Birds, Gardens, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Sustainability

Creating a wildlife-friendly edge is a great way to bring animals and insects of all possible species into your garden and restore the natural biodiversity of your area. […]

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Let’s Create a Beautiful World with Hemp

June 7, 2021
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 |  2021, Sustainability

There are tons of beautiful places in this world that you ought to see. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast and revel in outdoor pursuits, you would rather have […]

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  • Lighting the Way — Modern LED Solutions for Lush, Flavorful Indoor Herb Gardens June 5, 2025
  • From Steam to Cold Press — How Herbal Oil Extraction Methods Shape Their Benefits May 29, 2025
  • Unlocking the Healing Power of Herbal Oils: Uses for Mind, Body, and Skin May 25, 2025
  • Lovely Lemon Balm February 23, 2025
  • 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

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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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