The Garden Path

    Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of
    quiet in a crowded day-like writing a poem or saying a prayer.

    ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh

    Welcome to The Garden Path, where we share gardening tips, ideas, and memories. We believe that gardening is good for our souls, our well being and certainly our stress level!  Whether you grow a few pots of herbs on your windowsill or maintain a large garden in the country, you are a gardener. Share your garden favorites or ask questions in our Garden Forum.

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    HERBS & SPICES: The first section below is our index of individual herb profiles that include growing information, harvesting tips plus recipes for using the herb or spices.  They are in alphabetical order.  We add more as they are completed.
    What's New in Garden
    Herb Profiles
    Flowers and Foliage
    Houseplants & Indoor Care
    Cooking & Crafting With Herbs
    The Kitchen Garden
    Roses and Garden Inspiration
    Kids in the Garden
    Our Feathered Friends
    Growing and Harvesting Tips
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    Old Fashioned Tips
    Seasonal Feature

    Summer Harvest Tea

    Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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    Tea Time Ideas
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    Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

    Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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