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Learning How to Grow Herbs for Many Uses

Herbs play many roles in a permaculture garden, from attracting and sheltering biodiversity to enriching soil to providing culinary and medicinal properties for wellness. Learn about selecting and using herbs to meet your needs.

7 Comfrey Uses in the Permaculture Garden: Comfrey fertilizer is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Here are seven comfrey uses for building healthy soil and growing healthy crops.

Comfrey fertilizer is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Here are seven comfrey uses for building healthy soil and growing healthy crops.

Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, can benefit soil, repel pests, and aid healing. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb. #microfarm #calendula #permaculture #suburbanpermaculture

Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, can benefit soil, repel pests, and aid healing. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb.

benefits of chives in the garden

Chives are a delicious and useful herb to grow in the herb garden, vegetable garden, and food forest. Here are five benefits of chives in the garden.

benefits of oregano in the garden

Oregano is a popular perennial herb to grow in the herb garden, vegetable garden, and food forest. Here are six benefits of oregano in the garden.

Edible landscaping can be an easy way to grow food in the front yard. Learn some strategies for designing a beautiful, low-maintenance edible landscape.

5 Reasons to Grow Yarrow: Yarrow can catapult the success of your garden. A medicinal powerhouse and an essential herb in the permaculture garden, here are 5 reasons to grow yarrow. #growingherbs #permaculture

Yarrow can catapult the success of your garden. A medicinal powerhouse and an essential herb in the permaculture garden, here are 5 reasons to grow yarrow.

Many spring ephemerals–such as daffodils–dazzle the early season with their colorful flowers. But their benefit to the ecosystem extends beyond beauty. Learn about spring ephemerals and how they can benefit a permaculture garden.

Homemade infusions make perfect gifts anytime of year. Let’s talk about herbal tinctures and elixirs, as well as infused vinegars, vodka, and liqueurs.

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