Gardening for Medicine
Plant powerful allies for everyday health. From simple potted herbs to themed beds, this hub shows you what to grow, when to plant, and how to turn harvests into practical remedies.
Grow it. Harvest it. Use it.
Pick a path below: start with easy container herbs, design a focused “anti-inflammatory” or “calm” bed, pair plants for health and pest control, or follow seasonal planting guides.
Stagger garlic, onions, and herbs for pest protection.
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Aloe Vera: How to Grow Succulent Skin & Digestive Aid Indoors
Low-maintenance healing gel on your windowsill — propagation, watering, and safe use.
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Calendula: Grow and Use Nature’s Healing Flower
Sun-loving blooms for soothing oils and salves — planting, picking, and making basics.
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Milk Thistle: Beautiful Detox Plant to Grow in Your Backyard
Gorgeous and useful — grow, harvest seed, and use safely for gentle liver support.
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Rosemary: Garden Tips for a Potent Culinary and Wellness Herb
From pot to plate — pruning for vigor, harvesting for flavor, and clarity-boosting uses.
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Lavender: Planting, Growing, and Using for Calm and Sleep
Plant for fragrance and bedtime blends — spacing, pruning, and simple recipes.
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Peppermint for Digestive Health: Growing and Harvesting Tips
Contain that mint! Planting, pruning, and best times to pick for flavorful tea.
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Echinacea: Easy Guide to Grow Your Own Immune-Boosting Flowers
Start from seed or divisions; harvesting cones and roots the right way.
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Ashwagandha: From Garden to Herbal Stress Relief
Warm-season grower — timing, curing the roots, and calm-support preparations.
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Ginger: Growing and Harvesting for Fresh Home Remedies
Start from store rhizomes, keep warm and moist, then harvest baby ginger for tea.
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Turmeric Root: Cultivate and Use This Ancient Healing Spice
Soil warmth, long season, and how to cure roots for golden milk and more.
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Homegrown Green Tea: Boost Your Energy with This Easy Garden Remedy
Meet Camellia sinensis — pruning for tender tips and simple pan-firing for daily sips.
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Turmeric and Friends: Creating an Anti-Inflammatory Garden Bed at Home
Layout, spacing, and warm-soil tricks — then harvest for soothing teas and tonics.
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Designing a Relaxing Garden Bed with Lavender and Calming Medicinal Herbs
Plant a peaceful corner — structure, scent, and easy blends for wind-down evenings.
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The Surprising Benefits of Growing Nettle with Other Medicinal and Culinary Herbs
Use nettle’s vigor — shading, chop-and-drop, and herbal synergy tips.
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Calendula as a Garden Ally: Companion Planting Tips for Healthier Herbs and Flowers
Boost bloom and resilience — where calendula shines and who it pairs best with.
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Peppermint and Its Perfect Companions: Growing a Balanced and Productive Herb Patch
Keep mint helpful (not wild) — barriers, spacing, and friendly neighbors.
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Companion Planting with Lavender: Creating a Calming and Pest-Resistant Herbal Garden
Drought-happy pairings that lift scent, pollinators, and bedtime harvests.
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The Benefits of Companion Planting Rosemary: Boosting Garden Health and Herbal Potency
Structure, airflow, and bee traffic — place rosemary where it powers the bed.
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When and How to Plant Turmeric: A Seasonal Guide for Gardeners in Any Climate
Soil temps, frost windows, and curing timelines — tailored tips for your zone.
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Growing Nettle Across the Seasons: Planting, Harvesting, and Using for Year-Round Wellness
Cut-and-come-again leaves, spring minerals, and fall patch refreshes.
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Parsley Planting by Season: From Seed to Harvest for the Freshest Herbs
Sow cool, pick often — staggered plantings for a steady kitchen supply.
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Dandelion Year-Round: Best Times to Forage, Plant, and Harvest for Medicine Making
Roots in fall, leaves in spring — plus garden-bed tips for predictable harvests.
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Echinacea Bloom Cycle: Seasonal Planting and Harvest Guide for Maximum Medicinal Power
When to cut flowers vs. dig roots — timing for peak potency.
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Garlic Through the Seasons: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting for Peak Flavor and Health Benefits
Fall planting, scape timing, and curing for long-lasting, potent bulbs.
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Ginger Planting and Harvest Calendar: Tips for Fresh Roots Year-Round
Staggered starts, indoor head-starts, and when to pick baby vs. mature roots.
Read the guideIMMUNITY GARDEN PLANNER (PDF)
Grow your wellness, season by season! Plant your immunity with a seed-to-tea calendar and 12 powerhouse plants.
Plan Your Immunity GardenEnd of Gardening for Medicine hub.
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How to Grow Coffee at Home: Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
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