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When I first started gardening seriously, I spent so much time trying to pull every last weed out of my vegetable beds. I was convinced they were all freeloaders, stealing nutrients from my prized tomatoes and lettuces. But over time, something shifted. I began to wonder what those weeds actually were—what if some of them […] More

There’s something undeniably magical about chocolate mint. The first time I encountered it, I was browsing a local plant fair on a warm spring morning. I leaned in to sniff a plain-looking mint plant, and suddenly—I was hit with the unmistakable aroma of chocolate and peppermint. It was like dessert and garden freshness rolled into […] More

I fell in love with lemon thyme the very first time I crushed a sprig between my fingers. The scent—bright, citrusy, and just a little savory—was enough to stop me in my tracks. It was like bottling up a summer afternoon and tucking it into your pocket. I couldn’t believe I’d gone so long without […] More

I still remember the first time I brushed my fingers over the silvery leaves of a curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) at a garden center. A warm, spicy scent rose up—something like sage mixed with a touch of curry powder and sunbaked herbs. It instantly brought back memories of childhood meals and lazy summer evenings. I […] More

I still remember the first time I tasted Vietnamese coriander. It was in a steaming bowl of phở at a tiny restaurant tucked away in the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City. The herb had this unmistakable peppery zing—bold and refreshing, kind of like regular cilantro but with a spicy, citrusy twist. From that moment […] More

I’ll never forget the first time I tried growing chives from cuttings. It was a cloudy spring morning, and I was sipping coffee by the kitchen window, staring at a sad little bunch of leftover chives in a glass of water. Rather than toss them in the compost, I decided to give them a second […] More

Stevia might just be one of the most rewarding herbs I’ve ever grown. Known for its natural sweetness, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a fantastic sugar substitute, and it’s surprisingly easy to grow at home—especially from cuttings. When I started growing stevia, I was curious if the leaves would really taste sweet straight off the plant. […] More

If you’ve never grown marjoram before, you’re in for a treat. This soft, sweet herb is one of my favorite additions to the garden—and the kitchen. With its delicate flavor somewhere between oregano and thyme, marjoram adds a subtle, floral earthiness to soups, stews, and roasted vegetables. And like many Mediterranean herbs, marjoram is wonderfully […] More

Of all the herbs I grow, lemon balm holds a special place in my garden—and in my heart. Its crisp lemony scent instantly lifts my mood, and I love using it in teas, infused waters, or simply brushing against it as I walk by. The best part? Growing lemon balm from cuttings is almost effortless. […] More

Mint is one of the first herbs I ever tried propagating from cuttings—and to this day, it’s still one of the easiest and most rewarding gardening experiences I’ve had. I remember snipping a few stems from a friend’s lush patch of spearmint and hoping I wouldn’t kill them. To my surprise, those simple cuttings not […] More

Azaleas have always held a special place in my garden. Their vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and graceful branching habit make them one of my favorite shrubs. For years, I relied on buying young azaleas from nurseries, but once I discovered how to grow azaleas from cuttings, my gardening experience changed entirely. It’s an affordable, satisfying […] More