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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...Read More » -
10 Flowers for Quick Color
In the spring when the garden calls, we make a list of some varieties that can be di...Read More » -
Baby Green Smoothie Recipes
Growing baby greens indoors? Smoothie Mix baby greens are perfect for, well, smoothie...Read More » -
Baked Whole Pumpkin Soup
This whole pumpkin soup recipe creates a deliciously-elegant display on the dinner t...Read More » -
Basil Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrup can bring new life to your favorite beverages. And just like the...Read More » -
Blistered Shishito Peppers
These days, it seems every restaurant has blistered shishito peppers on its appetizer ...Read More » -
Bouquet Basics
Who doesn't love a big bunch of beautiful blooms? Cut-flower bouquets can be as va...Read More » -
Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumber plants can be mighty prolific. So when you're done putting cucumbers in sal...Read More » -
Bring back the fava bean!
What has beautiful flowers, delicious leaves, pods of delightful protein, and makes a ...Read More » -
Bringing the Outside in with Cut Flowers
Bring the beauty of your garden inside! Cut flowers brighten homes, dress up events,...Read More » -
Butterfly Haven
In the winter, I think about warmer weather and enjoying the scents and sounds in my g...Read More » -
Butternut Squash "Noodles" with Kale
While our first love will always be traditional pasta, we can't stop thinking about ve...Read More » -
Candied Flowers
Candied flowers are delicious, and can last for several months. Use them as edible d...Read More » -
Caramelized Red Onions
Red onions have a high sugar content already, so when you slow cook them with honey ...Read More » -
Carrot Coriander Soup
All carrots, regardless of color, can certainly be enjoyed raw-- but cooking these gar...Read More » -
Collard Greens Enchiladas
Collard plants can take the heat and also are among the most cold-tolerant crops, su...Read More » -
Cover Crops–Growing Soil Health!
Why I Use Cover Crops Being a co-owner of Botanical Interests means I can ...Read More » -
Creative Color Combinations
Planning a flower garden can be a lot of fun, but choosing colors for your garden can ...Read More » -
Decorate for Fall with Dried Corn
Homegrown decorative corn comes in a variety of rich colors that make an eye-catching ...Read More » -
DIY Flower Crown
What's not to love about a delicate flower crown? Flower crowns can add a romantic f...Read More » -
DIY Holiday Decor
Have fun being creative while saving money this holiday season! Making your own holi...Read More » -
DIY Lavender and Rosemary Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs can be expensive and filled with unwanted additives. Making your own will...Read More » -
DIY Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are fun to make, and an easy way to bring color to an otherwise dull sect...Read More » -
DIY Tomato Supports
In Colorado, tomatoes are finally here! Our May was cold and wet, which is unusual for...Read More » -
DIY Wedding Flowers
"About 1/3 of my flowers were from my garden, grown from seed." –Cara Jo Read More »
Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
Nothing says summer like fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes from the garden! As many of us st...Read More »
Easy Bee Watering Station
A bee visits about 2,000 flowers on an average day; imagine how thirsty they get on a ...Read More »
Easy Herb Drying Rack
Preserve the bounty from your herb garden by drying! One of the best and easiest ways ...Read More »
Easy Patio Gardening!
I do not remember a time when I haven't gardened. Even as a 20-something living in an ...Read More »
Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumbers get all the pickle glory. Try zucchini pickles! Enjoy these easy, delicious,...Read More »
Enchanted Milkweed Light
Have you ever seen milkweed seed pods? They are pretty cool even when they're closed, ...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 ...Read More »
Enjoying My Bee Garden
While my garden is my reprieve--a place to recharge--I like to share it with my sweet,...Read More »
Everything's Coming up Sunflowers
Ah yes, summery, sunny, sunflowers--something my garden cannot go without! Read More »
Flea Market Street Corn
When summer arrives, one of our favorite activities is visiting the Mile High Flea M...Read More »
Fresh Herb Ornaments
We all want to celebrate the season, but celebrate with a smile and really mean it! Yo...Read More »
Garlic Confit
Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Confit (kōn-fēʹ) comes from the French word "confire," wh...Read More »
Have a Bloomin' Year!
There is nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers. I always have flowers on my ki...Read More »
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
When your garden tomatoes get into high gear and start producing, start saucing! We us...Read More »
Help! My bush beans look more like pole beans!
If you are wondering 'why are my bush beans growing tall like pole b...Read More »
Herb Salt
We've recently discovered herb salts as savory, mouth-watering additions to recipes,...Read More »
Herb-Infused Vinegar
It's very easy to make infused vinegars. You fill a sterile glass jar with herbs and s...Read More »
Herbs de Provence a la Botanical Interests
Herbs de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs associated with the Provence region i...Read More »
Honey and Orange Glazed Rutabaga
Rutabagas have a mild flavor and are often cooked and used like potatoes. In this di...Read More »
Lavender Wreath
Showcase the relaxing aroma and color of lavender year-round with rustic and chic lave...Read More »
Meatless Eggplant "Meatballs"
With purple being the new color of health foods, we're celebrating! These meatless e...Read More »
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Green Beans
This summer-garden-inspired salad is the perfect side dish for alfresco meals; mix in ...Read More »
Mom's Yummy Tomatoes
There's been a lot of talk about tomatoes around the office this week, and it reminded...Read More »
Nasturtium Pesto
Bright green and full of garlic, traditional pesto is as versatile as it is deliciou...Read More »
Natural Dye for Wool Fiber
Here's a simple recipe for dyeing wool yarn with flowers. You can pick the flowers whe...Read More »
New Beauty for 2019 Gardens
This season we bring 10 more fabulous flowers for the cutting garden. Most of the fl...Read More »
Orange Pepper Jelly
Here in Colorado, we're thinking about starting our gardens, specifically Read More »
Pea Shoots with Garlic
Pea shoots taste like sweet, spring garden peas, but are lighter and more floral. Star...Read More »
Pickled Beets
Tangy on a salad or crunchy in a sandwich, pickled beets are a kitchen staple for be...Read More »
Pickled Carrots
Add spice, tang, and texture to foods with pickled carrots. A delicious, unexpected co...Read More »
Plant Peas for Shoots
By mid-winter, I need to see color, and have the promise of spring, so I s...Read More »
Poppies! A Personal (and Customer) Favorite
I absolutely love seeing what our customers grow when they post photos of their prid...Read More »
Pumpkin Seeds Two Ways – Sweet and Spicy
After readying your pumpkin for carving, don't toss the seeds! Bake them into a fres...Read More »
Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme
Earthy and familiar, thyme smells like holiday parties, coming in from the cold, and k...Read More »
Seed Packet Gift Tags
Whether you are making your gifts this season or buying them, and want to add a touch of gar...Read More »
Seed Packet Ornaments
Here are three ideas to use Botanical Interests beautiful illustrated seed packets as ...Read More »
Sow Your Love
From the food they help produce to the flowers they pollinate that become seeds in our...Read More »
Sowing in Paper Pots
A few years ago I had the idea for our eco-friendly, Read More »
Sprout Burgers
Sprouts aren't just for salads and sandwiches! Add your sprouts to a few basic ingre...Read More »
Squash and Spinach Quesadillas
These quesadillas are both sweet and savory thanks to our 'Sweet Meat' winter squash. ...Read More »
Starter Plants or Direct Sow?
I was at our local garden center the other day with a gardening friend, Sue. We marvel...Read More »
Sunflower Seeds in the Kitchen
When it comes to uses for sunflower seeds, the list is endless! Add healthful, nutri...Read More »
Thinning: I don't carrot for it
We gardeners love our sweet, emerging baby plants. It is so encouraging to see masses ...Read More »
Tomato Basil Soup
Basil's aroma and flavors are intoxicating. It's no wonder that many cultures associat...Read More »
Tomatoes: To Prune or Not to Prune
I hear these questions every year: Should I prune my tomat...Read More »
Top 5 Reasons to Garden from Seed
Gardening from seed has big advantages. The experience of taking wh...Read More »
Tulsi Tea Recipe
Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is believed to have medicinal properties that could ai...Read More »
