It's a random list of rose articles and how to's this month, as we turn to the warmer part of the season. With winter a distant memory, now is the time to harvest as much of our herbal bounty as possible. Before you know it, we will once again be facing the long months ahead with no fresh herbs.
What is value added to begin with, and how does it apply to my herbal products? Check in with Amy, as she explains what value added actually means, and how it can work for you at the local farmer's market.
Find out different types of value added products, and see her creative lessons learned from years selling to farmer's market customers across the country.More »
We have all heard of CSAs and how they help bring fresh food right to our door, while supporting local agriculture. Did you know that CSA's can also be designed around herbs and herbal products?
Find out what exactly an herbal CSA is, and how you can find out if the one you find is what you are looking for. Check out the warning signs to a CSA that may be failing, and some classic GOOD signs that you do want to see.More »
This is not your average cup of Lipton. Making sun tea at home gains a whole new dimension when you cut the herbs fresh from the garden to make it with. Learn the warning signs that your brew might be going bad, and find out just what you shouldn't do when using fresh herbs.
Do you know what to look for in a bad cup of herbal tea? Avoid becoming ill by using some of Amy's tips for fresh, tasty sun teas.More »
Basil is quite possibly the best herb there is to grow. Children can do it, the neglectful gardener can do it, anyone who cooks can use it, and everyone likes the flavor of it. What's not to love about this herb?
Read how much Amy loves and used this familiar flavor, and find out tips for getting the most from your basil harvest. Looking for a way to use up your extra basil? You can find out that and more with this informative article.More »
From guest author, Chris VanCleave, comes another interesting article on roses. This one covers the lovely Drift Roses with there beauty and pop of color. Drift roses are versatile and super hardy. They are disease and pest resistant, and come in wide range of shades. My favorite is Popcorn. It is an interesting name for a lovely addition to the garden landscape. What fun!More »
Even if money making isn't your first thought when you garden, who can turn down some simple tricks for making your herbal products look their best? In this article, Amy explains how simple it is to dry rose petals for teas and crafts. Be sure that you only use organic roses for this. You can not see or taste the chemicals used on most roses. They are heavily sprayed at most garden centers, and are not suitable for this. Try wildcrafting or using only roses from your own garden to ensure that they haven'tbeen treated.More »
Possibly one of the most exciting reads you will find in June, this article shows how easy it is to come up with herbal things to sell straight from the garden. Learn about ways to sell fresh herbs, other types of herbs and herbal product that are timeless, and some insider tips on selling and keeping your inventory fresh and inviting to sell.
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1. What Is A Value Added Herbal Product?
What is value added to begin with, and how does it apply to my herbal products? Check in with Amy, as she explains what value added actually means, and how it can work for you at the local farmer's market.
Find out different types of value added products, and see her creative lessons learned from years selling to farmer's market customers across the country.More »
2. Herbal CSA: Is It Right For Me?
We have all heard of CSAs and how they help bring fresh food right to our door, while supporting local agriculture. Did you know that CSA's can also be designed around herbs and herbal products?
Find out what exactly an herbal CSA is, and how you can find out if the one you find is what you are looking for. Check out the warning signs to a CSA that may be failing, and some classic GOOD signs that you do want to see.More »
3. How To Make Sun Tea Using Fresh Herbs
This is not your average cup of Lipton. Making sun tea at home gains a whole new dimension when you cut the herbs fresh from the garden to make it with. Learn the warning signs that your brew might be going bad, and find out just what you shouldn't do when using fresh herbs.
Do you know what to look for in a bad cup of herbal tea? Avoid becoming ill by using some of Amy's tips for fresh, tasty sun teas.More »
4. How To Use Basil From Seed To Plate
Basil is quite possibly the best herb there is to grow. Children can do it, the neglectful gardener can do it, anyone who cooks can use it, and everyone likes the flavor of it. What's not to love about this herb?
Read how much Amy loves and used this familiar flavor, and find out tips for getting the most from your basil harvest. Looking for a way to use up your extra basil? You can find out that and more with this informative article.More »
5. 7 Drift Roses
From guest author, Chris VanCleave, comes another interesting article on roses. This one covers the lovely Drift Roses with there beauty and pop of color. Drift roses are versatile and super hardy. They are disease and pest resistant, and come in wide range of shades. My favorite is Popcorn. It is an interesting name for a lovely addition to the garden landscape. What fun!More »
6. How To Dry Rose Petals For Teas and Crafts
Even if money making isn't your first thought when you garden, who can turn down some simple tricks for making your herbal products look their best? In this article, Amy explains how simple it is to dry rose petals for teas and crafts. Be sure that you only use organic roses for this. You can not see or taste the chemicals used on most roses. They are heavily sprayed at most garden centers, and are not suitable for this. Try wildcrafting or using only roses from your own garden to ensure that they haven'tbeen treated.More »
7. 5 Ways To Make Money From Your Herb Garden
Possibly one of the most exciting reads you will find in June, this article shows how easy it is to come up with herbal things to sell straight from the garden. Learn about ways to sell fresh herbs, other types of herbs and herbal product that are timeless, and some insider tips on selling and keeping your inventory fresh and inviting to sell.
Connect With Amy:
Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | Herb Gardens Forum | NewsletterMore »
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