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It is wisest to let Nature have Her way. Nature has her own agenda, and your life as a gardener will be easier if you bow to Her desires. Better to dance with the fairies than struggle with eliminating "weeds". What herbs already grow around you that you can use as teas and seasonings? Most areas are rich in such plants, both native and introduced. Many of them will be happy to grace your garden with very little effort on your part. Some will appear; others may want to be transplanted. Still others are simply there, waiting for you to notice.For instance, pine trees. Pine needle vinegar is an exquisite treat that is easy to make. I call it homemade "balsamic" vinegar. Fill a jar with pine needles. (I prefer white pine, and pinyon pine is even better, but the needles of any pine are fine.) Cover needles completely with apple cider vinegar, filling the jar to the top and capping with a plastic lid or a piece of plastic wrap held in place with a rubber band. This vinegar, like most that I make, is ready to use in six weeks. Pine vinegar is rich in flavonoids, vitamins, and .. more »

There are seven amazing herbs in an Italian herb garden that gives most Italian cuisine its rich, scrumptious flavors. I haven't met anyone who doesn't cook Italian dishes at home. Don't you agree that it's more practical and convenient to grow these plants in your garden so you'll always have a flavorful and fresh supply every time you need to cook tasty Italian meals?Do you know that the most popular and the tastiest dishes come from Italy because they use herbs from their Italian herb garden? In fact, records in the culinary industry show that some of the best dishes in the world come from Italy.Let's go over the 7 essential herbs found in an Italian herb garden, and their uses and benefits:1. Basil is one of the most commonly used herbs. It is said that its distinct flavor is the soul of Italian cuisine. It is also beneficial to your garden -- If you plant Basil with tomatoes and peppers, it will help improve the flavor of these plants. Basil is also a known repellant to mosquitoes and flies. Grow it with thyme, as they make a perfect pair, growing together.2. Parsley is known in the culinary industry as an excellent .. more »