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    <description>Herbs add flavor to your meals and make beautiful garnishes for your dishes. Find tips for growing, caring for and making the most of herbs here.</description>
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      <title>Make your own Epsom salt foot soak with just a few ingredients</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Foot soak salt is simple to make using salt and either dried or fresh herbs and flowers. If you choose to use essential oil, remember to dilute it in a skin-friendly oil first. Then add a handful of your DIY salt mix to warm water, dip your feet in a basin, and enjoy!]]></description>
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      <title>Mint made easy: tips for growing, care, and propagation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mint is a perennial, long-lived herb that can thrive in both pots and garden beds. Mints grow quickly and are easy to care for, and many varieties also produce lovely blooms that attract pollinators.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Grow your favorite herbs at home—start from seeds or seedlings</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing herbs is also possible at home. When you cultivate your own herbs, your favorite flavors will be within arm’s reach at the table.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to grow cilantro – simple tips for sowing, caring, and harvesting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing cilantro is easy and adds a burst of freshness to your cooking. Sow coriander seeds directly into the soil once spring arrives, keep the plants moist, and harvest the leaves regularly. Follow our simple tips to enjoy healthy, thriving cilantro all season long.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Growing thyme—get our best tips on caring for this Mediterranean herb</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thyme is a flavorful herb with woody stems from the Mediterranean region. Plant it in a warm, sunny spot to help it thrive.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>5 x budget-friendly upcycled garden ideas—grow a thriving veggie patch from store-bought herbs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Start an upcycling-inspired herb garden and give leftover items and reclaimed finds new life. If your green thumb only started sprouting in early summer, don’t worry. You can quickly harvest store-bought herbs by choosing healthy ones, planting them right away, and watering thoroughly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Herb plates from air-dry clay—decorate small plates with fresh herbs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Make little herb plates from air-dry clay! Press fresh herbs onto the clay to capture the tiniest details. This simple clay project is also fun to do with kids.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Nettle might surprise you with its versatility—here’s how to make the most of this gem in the kitchen, garden, and beauty!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The nettle is a gem you can use in cooking, gardening, and more. Check out our tips and discover new ways to use nettle!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 08:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Herb wall for the terrace or balcony—build a handy shelf and give your herbs a lift</title>
      <description><![CDATA[If you love cooking in summer, make this herb wall built from rough-sawn boards for your terrace or balcony. The removable shelves—long, short, wide, and narrow—can be easily rearranged as needed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Growing parsley takes time but will reward you with a long harvest—here’s how to grow parsley!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Parsley germinates slowly, but its long-lasting leaf yield and spicy roots make it well worth the effort. The plant comes in three forms: flat-leaf parsley, curly-leaf parsley, and root parsley. Root parsley, which demands a lengthy growing season, benefits most from sowing in the fall. You can also sow the seeds outdoors in a bed or container in late winter or early spring.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sage: an ancient herb for cooking and healing – see how to grow it</title>
      <description><![CDATA[You can easily grow sage from seeds or transplants. This herb adds flavor to dishes, helps treat many ailments, and brightens your garden with its lovely leaves and flowers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Growing rosemary tips: Everything you need to know!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing rosemary in a pot is easy! Since rosemary leaves lose very little moisture, the plant tolerates dryness and direct sunlight. Once you find the right watering routine, your rosemary will thrive. Check out our tips for growing rosemary.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Lovage: the versatile herb that can be used in place of salt—tips for a bountiful harvest</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The spicy lovage is known for flavoring soups and broths and can serve as a salt substitute. In addition to its leaves, its leaf stalks, seeds, roots, and yellow flowers are edible. It’s lush, low-maintenance, and high-yield, provided it grows in rich soil.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Basil—a fresh favorite that thrives at home: explore different varieties and learn how to grow and care for it</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Basil needs consistent warmth, moisture, and airy, nutrient-rich soil. Urban gardeners will get the most reliable basil harvest from a self-watering pot on a covered balcony. Check out these tips to help your basil thrive!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Grow new seedlings from store-bought basil</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Basil and many other herbs can be propagated from cuttings even in midwinter. The soft-leaved basil cuttings root best in water.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>12 ways to use lavender: decorations, bouquets, and seasoning</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lavender is a wonderfully fragrant and versatile herb, perfect for both cooking and decoration. Read our tips on how to make the most of lavender.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 questions about indoor herb garden</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Basil, mint, or parsley? Start a thriving herb garden by cultivating store-bought potted herbs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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