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Herbal DIY: Simple Fall Tea Blends
Warm your autumn with DIY herbal tea blends. From chamomile and calendula to rosemary, sage, and thyme, discover how to craft cozy cups that celebrate the season.
Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Herbal Cabinet for Fall
September is the perfect time to prepare your herbal cabinet. Learn how to store chamomile, calendula, rosemary, sage, and thyme for cozy teas, recipes, and crafts.
Herbal Spotlight: Calendula
Calendula brings a splash of sunshine to the home and garden. Discover simple ways to use this cheerful flower in teas, crafts, and homestead projects.
Behind the Scenes at Hilltop Botanicals
Step inside Hilltop Botanicals for a behind-the-scenes look at how our teas, oils, and herbal creations come to life. From morning harvests in the garden to hand-labeling small-batch blends, every step is rooted in care, intention, and connection to our Kentucky homestead.
Herbal Living: Everyday Ways to Use Fresh Botanicals
Herbal living is all about the simple rituals that bring nature into daily life. From sipping iced Rose of Sharon and chamomile teas to sprinkling calendula petals over summer meals and soothing skin with golden infusions, fresh botanicals turn everyday moments into something beautiful.
Summer Herbal Harvests: Rose of Sharon, Calendula & Chamomile
July is a season of abundance in Zone 6b gardens. The long sunny days and warm evenings bring blooms and herbs to their peak, offering both beauty and practicality. At Hilltop Botanicals, we celebrate this time of year by harvesting and preserving herbs that nourish, soothe, and bring joy. Three of our favorites in midsummer are Rose of Sharon, Calendula, and Chamomile. Each one has a unique story, purpose, and place in the homestead.
Simple Steps to Create an Indoor Vegetable Garden
Creating an indoor vegetable garden is an exciting and rewarding way to bring fresh produce into your home, no matter the season. With just a few simple steps, you can transform a corner of your kitchen, living room, or even a sunny balcony into a thriving oasis of greenery. This guide will take you through the essential elements of starting your indoor garden, from selecting the right containers and soil to choosing the best vegetables for indoor growth. Whether you have a green thumb or are just beginning your gardening journey, growing your own vegetables indoors is not only feasible but also a delightful way to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits of your labor right at home. Let’s dig in!
Companion Planting with Herbs: Boosting Your Garden's Productivity and Diversity
Companion planting is a classic technique that highlights the beneficial relationships among plants to boost growth, yield, and pest management. When used with herbs, it creates a thriving ecosystem. Herbs enhance meals, attract helpful insects, repel pests, and improve soil health. This post will explore how to successfully implement companion planting with herbs to enhance your garden's productivity and biodiversity.