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What Smells Do Flies Hate? 11 Herbs and Oils to Keep The Flies Away

No matter how much of a nature-lover you are, I bet you’re not immune to one creature’s presence.The flies. Especially the pesky summertime flies. Oh, the flies. They will buzz around your head. They will go for your food, sweat, tears, and even your saliva. The saliva part is probably the least romantic iteration of …

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What to Plant With Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away – 19 Fabulous Tomato Companion Plants!

Nothing beats a homegrown tomato, bursting with sweet, juicy flavors that help accentuate the beautiful summer! However, troublesome pests and bugs on your tomato plants can be a menace, ruining your efforts and reducing your crop to almost nothing. This dilemma leads us to question what to plant with tomatoes to keep bugs away naturally. …

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11 Fabulous Thyme Companion Plants! [Fruit Bushes, Herbs, and Veggies!]

One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how does thyme get along with other plants? It gets along surprisingly well. And – thyme also aids …

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How to Harvest Basil Without Killing the Plant

Homegrown basil is one of my favorite herbs to help me spice up pizza, pasta, pesto, and homemade spaghetti sauce! But how do you harvest and trim basil leaves without killing the plant, and how do you pick basil leaves for the best flavors? Also, did you know that if you harvest basil leaves the correct …

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Best Plants to Grow In Your Survival Garden, Part 1: The Basics

With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have enough food being produced and sold every day, the current crisis has reminded most of us of the possibility that shelves at the local grocery store may one day be …

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11 Herbs With White Flowers So Pretty, You’ll Want to Pluck Them!

We often think of herbs strictly regarding their culinary or medical use. Alternatively, if we’re more into the looks than into consummation, we consider their shape, the size, and the hue of their lovely foliage. And herbs with white flowers are some of the most beautiful! However, being flowering plants, herbs also produce blooms that can be of …

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How Often to Water Herbs Indoors, Outdoors, and In Pots?

Herb gardening is often the starting point for many gardeners when someone gifts us a pot of basil or chives for our kitchen windowsill. But if you’re new to gardening, it can be hard to figure out just how much water your herbs need. If you over or underwater your herbs, you risk killing them outright. So …

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7 Best Fermented Tomatoes Recipes! Homemade DIY

Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you consume fermented foods because it will receive an abundance of healthy probiotics, which are live microorganisms that call your digestive tract home. The same principle applies to tomatoes. If they are …

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