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Sow Your Love
From the food they help produce to the flowers they pollinate that become seeds in our packets, I love...Read More » -
Tomatoes: To Prune or Not to Prune
I hear these questions every year: Should I prune my tomatoes ? When? How do I do it? First things...Read More » -
Lavender Wreath
Showcase the relaxing aroma and color of lavender year-round with rustic and chic lavender wreath. We used a...Read More » -
DIY Lavender and Rosemary Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs can be expensive and filled with unwanted additives. Making your own will ensure that it is made of...Read More » -
Enjoying My Bee Garden
While my garden is my reprieve--a place to recharge--I like to share it with my sweet, bee friends, and at this...Read More » -
Butterfly Haven
In the winter, I think about warmer weather and enjoying the scents and sounds in my garden, including the...Read More » -
Meatless Eggplant "Meatballs"
With purple being the new color of health foods, we're celebrating! These meatless eggplant "meatballs" are...Read More » -
Pickled Beets
Tangy on a salad or crunchy in a sandwich, pickled beets are a kitchen staple for beet lovers....Read More » -
Easy Bee Watering Station
A bee visits about 2,000 flowers on an average day; imagine how thirsty they get on a hot day! They work very...Read More » -
Natural Dye for Wool Fiber
Here's a simple recipe for dyeing wool yarn with flowers. You can pick the flowers when their color is at its...Read More » -
Enchanted Milkweed Light
Have you ever seen milkweed seed pods? They are pretty cool even when they're closed, but then they open to...Read More » -
Pickled Carrots
Add spice, tang, and texture to foods with pickled carrots. A delicious, unexpected complement to tacos, steak,...Read More » -
Carrot Coriander Soup
All carrots, regardless of color, can certainly be enjoyed raw-- but cooking these garden gems brings out their...Read More » -
Thinning: I don't carrot for it
We gardeners love our sweet, emerging baby plants. It is so encouraging to see masses of vibrant green shoot up...Read More » -
Sunflower "Artichokes"
Tender sunflower buds ( Helianthus annuus ) are edible with a flavor similar to artichokes. Here is how to...Read More » -
Everything's Coming up Sunflowers
Ah yes, summery, sunny, sunflowers--something my garden cannot go without! Sunflowers are great for so many...Read More » -
Easy Patio Gardening!
I do not remember a time when I haven't gardened. Even as a 20-something living in an apartment with a small...Read More » -
Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumber plants can be mighty prolific. So when you're done putting cucumbers in salads, sandwiches, and...Read More » -
Sunflower Seeds in the Kitchen
When it comes to uses for sunflower seeds, the list is endless! Add healthful, nutritional sunflower seeds to...Read More » -
Sprout Burgers
Sprouts aren't just for salads and sandwiches! Add your sprouts to a few basic ingredients and enjoy a...Read More » -
Collard Greens Enchiladas
Collard plants can take the heat and also are among the most cold-tolerant crops, surviving to 20°F....Read More » -
Starter Plants or Direct Sow?
I was at our local garden center the other day with a gardening friend, Sue. We marveled over the 4" double...Read More » -
Baby Green Smoothie Recipes
Growing baby greens indoors? Smoothie Mix baby greens are perfect for, well, smoothies! Try three delicious...Read More » -
Seed Packet Gift Tags
Whether you are making your gifts this season or buying them, and want to add a touch of garden flair, these...Read More » -
10 Tips for Beginning Seed Gardeners
Even though it's one of our favorite things to do, at first, seed gardening can feel overwhelming. As with any...Read More » -
Gardening Questions Answered
Because we are committed to inspiring and educating the gardener in you, we answer a lot of gardening questions...Read More » -
Stevia Powder and Syrup Recipes
Stevia leaves can be made into powder or syrup and used to sweeten tea, coffee, oatmeal, or other foods that...Read More » -
The Virtues of Buckwheat
My seeds are sown; in some cases, a second and third succession is in. The warm season crops I started indoors...Read More » -
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...Read More » -
DIY Holiday Decor
Have fun being creative while saving money this holiday season! Making your own holiday decorations can be a...Read More » -
Pumpkin Seeds Two Ways – Sweet and Spicy
After readying your pumpkin for carving, don't toss the seeds! Bake them into a fresh Autumn treat that's so...Read More » -
Flea Market Street Corn
When summer arrives, one of our favorite activities is visiting the Mile High Flea Market in Denver, Colorado....Read More » -
Caramelized Red Onions
Red onions have a high sugar content already, so when you slow cook them with honey and apple cider vinegar,...Read More » -
You Can't "Beet" These Chips
Home-grown beets are delicious root vegetables, and the leaves are considered by some to be the best of all...Read More » -
Cover Crops–Growing Soil Health!
Why I Use Cover Crops Being a co-owner of Botanical Interests means I can be creative with new products....Read More » -
10 Crops That Grow in 60 Days
Summer is in full swing and it has me thinking about all the tasty fall crops I can still sow and harvest in...Read More » -
Blistered Shishito Peppers
These days, it seems every restaurant has blistered shishito peppers on its appetizer menu, and we know why! Our...Read More » -
Tulsi Tea Recipe
Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is believed to have medicinal properties that could aid in treating the common...Read More » -
5 Reasons to Garden from Seed
Gardening from seed has big advantages. The experience of taking what looks like a tiny stone, sowing it,...Read More » -
Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumbers get all the pickle glory. Try zucchini pickles! Enjoy these easy, delicious, no-can pickles. Your...Read More » -
Squash and Spinach Quesadillas
These quesadillas are both sweet and savory thanks to our 'Sweet Meat' winter squash. Super quick and easy to...Read More » -
Honey and Orange Glazed Rutabaga
Rutabagas have a mild flavor and are often cooked and used like potatoes. In this dish, we use citrus and fresh...Read More » -
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence refers to a mixture of dried herbs associated with the Provence region in France....Read More » -
Basil Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrup can bring new life to your favorite beverages. And just like the name implies, it is so...Read More » -
Herb-Infused Vinegar
It's very easy to make infused vinegars. You fill a sterile glass jar with herbs and spices of your choice, and...Read More » -
Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme
Earthy and familiar, thyme smells like holiday parties, coming in from the cold, and knit sweaters. In this...Read More » -
Pea Shoots with Garlic
Pea shoots taste like sweet, spring garden peas, but are lighter and more floral. Start some this week and make...Read More » -
DIY Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are fun to make, and an easy way to bring color to an otherwise dull section of the garden. They...Read More » -
Fresh Herb Ornaments
We all want to celebrate the season, but celebrate with a smile and really mean it! You know when you really mean...Read More » -
Seed Packet Ornaments
Here are three ideas to use Botanical Interests beautiful illustrated seed packets as tree ornaments this year!...Read More » -
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....Read More » -
DIY Tomato Supports
In Colorado, tomatoes are finally here! Our May was cold and wet, which is unusual for sunny Colorado, setting...Read More » -
Easy Herb Drying Rack
Preserve the bounty from your herb garden by drying! One of the best and easiest ways to dry herbs from your...Read More » -
Garlic Confit
Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Confit (kōn-fēʹ) comes from the French word "confire," which translates to...Read More » -
Herb Salt
We've recently discovered herb salts as savory, mouth-watering additions to recipes, and also as an ingenious...Read More » -
Baked Whole Pumpkin Soup
This whole pumpkin soup recipe creates a deliciously-elegant display on the dinner table. As is, the recipe is...Read More » -
Butternut Squash "Noodles" with Kale
While our first love will always be traditional pasta, we can't stop thinking about veggie noodles! It's just...Read More » -
Mom's Yummy Tomatoes
There's been a lot of talk about tomatoes around the office this week, and it reminded Judy and Curtis of these...Read More » -
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
When your garden tomatoes get into high gear and start producing, start saucing! We used heirloom tomatoes in...Read More » -
Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
Nothing says summer like fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes from the garden! As many of us start our tomato seeds, we...Read More » -
DIY Flower Crown
What's not to love about a delicate flower crown? Flower crowns can add a romantic feel to wedding ensembles, a...Read More » -
Poppies! A Personal (and Customer) Favorite
I absolutely love seeing what our customers grow when they post photos of their pride-filled first harvests,...Read More » -
Edible Lavender
We often think of lavender only in lotion, oils or candles with its relaxing aroma, even though it's also...Read More » -
Candied Flowers
Candied flowers are delicious, and can last for several months. Use them as edible decorations on desserts, or...Read More » -
Spring Pea Pesto
It's a new day for pesto! Swap basil for peas to make a spring condiment that brightens up your winter dishes....Read More » -
Nasturtium Pesto
Bright green and full of garlic, traditional pesto is as versatile as it is delicious. Basil doesn't have to be...Read More » -
Green Bean Fries
One of the best vegetables fresh from the garden is green beans . They are also surprisingly versatile in the...Read More » -
Bring back the fava bean!
What has beautiful flowers, delicious leaves, pods of delightful protein, and makes a great cover crop? Fava...Read More » -
Help! My bush beans look more like pole beans!
If you are wondering 'why are my bush beans growing tall like pole beans?' consider this advice......Read More » -
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Green Beans
This summer-garden-inspired salad is the perfect side dish for alfresco meals; mix in chilled rotisserie chicken...Read More » -
Plant Peas for Shoots
By mid-winter, I need to see color, and have the promise of spring, so I start my garden planning and...Read More » -
DIY Wedding Flowers
"About 1/3 of my flowers were from my garden, grown from seed." –Cara Jo Photo credit...Read More » -
Creative Color Combinations
Planning a flower garden can be a lot of fun, but choosing colors for your garden can seem overwhelming with so...Read More » -
Cut Flowers: Choosing and Arranging
Bring the beauty of your garden inside! Cut flowers brighten homes, dress up events, and make delightful gifts...Read More » -
10 Flowers for Quick Color
In the spring when the garden calls, we make a list of some varieties that can be direct sown and flower...Read More » -
Have a Bloomin' Year!
There is nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers. I always have flowers on my kitchen table. There is...Read More » -
Sowing in Paper Pots
A few years ago I had the idea for our eco-friendly, recycled paper pots that make it easy to not only start...Read More » -
Tomato Basil Soup
Basil's aroma and flavors are intoxicating. It's no wonder that many cultures associate basil with love. One...Read More » -
New Beauty for 2019 Gardens
This season we bring 10 more fabulous flowers for the cutting garden. Most of the flowers available in...Read More » -
Orange Pepper Jelly
Here in Colorado, we're thinking about starting our gardens, specifically peppers . This recipe is a sweet and...Read More » -
Endless Harvests: Inspiration for All Those Veggies
It happens every year. Each spring I am so excited to garden that I grow more than my family could ever eat. I...Read More »
