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Stop and Enjoy the Wildflowers
In the words of the late, great Tom Petty, “You belong among the wildflowers… Far away from your trouble and worries / You belong somewhere you feel free.” Whenever I hear this song, I picture myself...
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Decorate for Fall with Dried Corn
Homegrown decorative corn comes in a variety of rich colors that make an eye-catching fall decoration when dried. It looks great alongside pumpkins in a fall centerpiece or display. You can store the...
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2018 New Seed Varieties!
Another year of gardening inspiration is just around the corner (I choose to ignore the cold weather that is coming), and I am so excited to share our 2018 new seed varieties with you! The new catalog...
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Sprout Burgers
Sprouts aren’t just for salads and sandwiches! Add your sprouts to a few basic ingredients and enjoy a nutritious meal in under 30 minutes. You can add any flavor profile you like—Italian, spicy,...
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Baked Whole Pumpkin Soup
This whole pumpkin soup recipe creates a deliciously-elegant display on the dinner table. As is, the recipe is gluten free and simple to adapt for a paleo or vegan diet. Serves 4-6. INGREDIENTS: 1...
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5 Gardening Resolutions for 2018
2018 is knocking at the door, and seed starting is right around the corner. Our holiday break gave me some time to reflect on how I can improve my gardening practices this coming year, in other words,...
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Choosing a Container
Container gardening is a growing trend as new gardeners start out, and veteran gardeners look to expand their growing opportunities. We answer a lot of questions on this topic, like which varieties to...
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Top 5 Reasons to Garden from Seed
Gardening from seed has big advantages Even though I have gardened from seed since childhood, the experience of taking what looks like a tiny stone, sowing it, and watching it grow still seems magical;...
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Meatless Eggplant “MeatBalls”
With purple being the new color of health foods, we’re celebrating! These meatless eggplant “meatballs” are savory, a little smoky, and reminiscent of the holidays, but lightened up for your new...
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Online-Exclusive Varieties
‘Black Pearl’ ornamental pepper Sometimes I find some really fun items that I just have to have, but that you will only find in our online store. If you’re a daredevil looking for the next hot pepper,...
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Favorite Heirloom Stories
One of the reasons I started Botanical Interests was to continue the tradition of passing down gardening and plant knowledge to future generations of gardeners. Heirloom varieties fall into that same...
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DIY Seed Bombs
DIY Seed Bombs Flower Mix Bulb Companions Seed bombs are fun to make, and an easy way to bring color to an otherwise dull section of the garden. They make great gifts! Kids love making seed bombs and...
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Pickled Red Beets
Tangy on a salad or crunchy in a sandwich, pickled beets are a kitchen staple for beet lovers. Our customer service manager, Dan Blei, shares his favorite pickling recipe. Ingredients: 1 bunch red...
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Basil Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrup can bring new life to your favorite beverages. And just like the name implies, it is so simple to do! Basil, in particular, pairs deliciously with strawberries and lemons. Try...
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5 Reasons to Grow from Seed in a Container
Containers are great for small space gardeners or gardeners that want create more growing space (some of us can never get enough!). A patio or balcony suddenly becomes an extension of the garden or a...
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How to Make a Radish Rose
Sometimes a plain ol’ radish just won’t do! Liven up your party vegetable trays or salads with radish roses. They are surprisingly so simple to make. Directions: Using a paring knife, make five rounded...
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Cover Crop, Growing Soil Health!
Fava beans turned into the soil How and why I use cover crops in my garden. I like to take chances. As co-owner I wear a lot of hats at Botanical Interests but one of the most exciting ones for me is...
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Poppies! A Personal (and Customer) Favorite
Spring Melody California Poppy Blend I absolutely love seeing what our customers grow when they post photos of their pride-filled first harvests, blooms, and new discoveries and tag us on social media...
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