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If you need a way to deter rabbits from eating your flowers, try this organic rabbit repellent recipe. It uses garlic and red peppers to repel the rabbits naturally without damaging your plants. If you have had any contact with me in the last three years, you know that I struggle with rabbits. I have annuals hanging in baskets far out of reach of the rabbits and my vegetables growing safely behind chicken wire, but I really wanted to see some bulbs come up out of the ground unobstructed. When I

Find out how to make a Wisteria Walk by draping plants over a pergola for a beautiful addition to your garden. How to make a Wisteria Walk: For a truly romantic look – nothing can beat wisteria in full flower. Our design is inspired by the walk at Marwood Hill, Devon, where an amazing twelve varieties have been woven together.   A wisteria covered pergola walk in full flower looks and smells delicious, and is one of the most effective ways of creating romance and m

Popular basil is easy to grow, but can be temperamental to pick. There are secrets to harvesting basil without killing the plant while still getting the most flavorful leaves for all your favorite dishes. It’s important to keep an eye on your plant, know the right time of day to harvest, and be aware of how — and how much — you clip. When to Harvest Basil Basil is an aromatic plant that loves warm weather. It’s grown easily from seed outdoors in the ground or in container gardens. Bas

Jump to How-ToAt the end of the summer gardening season, you may still have some of those spring/summer crops growing. In our garden, eggplant, parsley, basil, peppers, and okra are still thriving. But I know cooler nights are drawing near. For my vegetables, I’ll simply let them stop producing, but for herbs, I like to preserve their harvest by drying. And knowing how to dry basil from the garden is a great way to preserve the delicious flavor of basil for your fall and winter dishes.&nbs