A bitter, floral tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash The genus Verbena, or Vervain, consists of 150...

Reminiscent of chamomile Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Nadiia Ploshchenko on Unsplash Historical writings describe...

Understanding the basics of nutrition, elevates gardening from a pleasant hobby to a health-critical activity – not only for ourselves and o

A crunchy succulent Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Charles Darwin Station via Wikimedia Also called duckweed, purslane makes an...

Flowery yet bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Anastasiya Romanova on Unsplash Calendula, or pot marigold, is an Aster that...

Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Michel Cellier via Shutterstock Charcuterie started in 15th century France, where pork butchers...

A bitter aromatic Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Jeffrey Robb from Pixabay Artemisia includes hundreds of species, which belong...

Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Anakumka via Shutterstock Chefs make a roux, a combination of flour and fat, as a base to thicken...

Bitter and earthy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by olena ivanova on Unsplash Dandelions, also known as blowballs, originate from...

Learning resources and activities for grades 3-5 Introduction to Nutrition Video Intro to Nutrition Lessons (3rd - 5th grade) 2 minute...

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Learning resources and activities for grades K-2 Color with me: Agriculture! Click to download this gardening scene coloring sheet. Watch...

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Delegate Responsibility Find out who can dedicate time to work in the garden. Generally, having one or two people oversee operations...

You may not know exactly what to plant yet, but now is the perfect time to prepare your garden site. Once your group has reached...

Step four is to plan your garden! Take the time to make this garden fit your needs and be your own. Be as whimsical or practical as you...

Pool resources together to get your community garden off the ground as a group. Besides finding suitable plots, note who can provide...

Look for plots and places to garden, and that's step two. If you’re with a church, consider asking if there is a suitable spot on the...

Community gardening doesn't happen alone; ergo, step one is to find others who share the garden passion. Gauge interest and needs by...

Earthy and spicy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Garden Sage Pineapple Sage Grow it!    Use...