Gifts from the garden
Abbie Clark Burpee Marketing
Nothing screams "summertime" quite like a party by the pool. But when it comes to thanking the party hostess, I have a difficult time finding useful, inexpensive gifts to give friends and family....
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Attracting bees and butterflies
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
At this stage of the season, you’re harvesting vegetables and enjoying those herbs. We hope you’re feeling well-fed! Share that bounty by feeding your friendly pollinator pals as well. With....
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Gardening soothes the soul
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Here at Burpee we want everyone to enjoy their time in the garden, so we’ll continue to offer tips and advice that make you successful, not stressful. We’re firm believers that gardening s....
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Marigolds are tasty, too
Tiffany Heater Account Manager | Burpee
It’s the end of July and summer is really starting to heat up. I am sure your vegetable and flower gardens are in full swing! Are you growing marigolds this year? Did you know they are edible?....
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Staying hydrated this Summer
Tiffany Heater Account Manager | Burpee
Who doesn’t love a tall glass of ice water with freshly cut cucumber slices in it? Well if your cukes aren’t ripe just yet, you don’t have to wait all summer to get creative!&nb....
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Keep kids learning in the garden – even after school starts
Theresa Loe Associate Producer | Growing A Greener World
Yes, it is that time of year already. The kids are back in school and the long days of summer have ended. However, just because the kids aren’t home all day doesn’t mean we stop teaching....
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Gardening for my health
Michael Burch Home Gardener
As a Type 2 diabetic in stage 4 kidney failure, my visits to the doctor are not always pleasant. However, this time was different - blood pressure down, kidney failure reversed, blood sugar levels m....
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Using your herb harvest in sweet peppermint tea
Theresa Loe Associate Producer | Growing A Greener World
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but it is still hot here in Los Angeles and my peppermint loves it! In fact, I have an over abundant crop right now! To keep it going strong, I harvest....
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Gardening, kids and comparisons. It's all happy in a sad kind of way.
Susan Whetzel Burpee Home Gardens Guest Blogger | Recipe Developer
It is beautifully cool tonight as I write this post; low humidity, a cool 72 degrees, full moon. It feels like Football Season. You have no idea how much I love Football Season. I may or may not have....
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Seek out community gardens
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Community gardens are popping up across the country, and we couldn’t be happier! For instance, you’ll find Burpee Home Gardens vegetables growing in a city garden near Boston this season.....
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