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Why Are Gardeners Growing Borage for More Than Its Flowers?

August 18, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Why Are Gardeners Growing Borage for More Than Its Flowers?

Borage earns plenty of attention for its star-shaped blue flowers, but gardeners have discovered that those pretty blossoms represent only part of the plant’s appeal. This old-fashioned herb can attract pollinating insects, add cucumber-like flavor to the kitchen, fill awkward garden spaces, and even reseed itself for another appearance next season. That makes borage, or…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: borage, Borago officinalis, companion plants, edible flowers, gardening tips, herb garden, pollinator garden, Vegetable Garden

Foraging Gardens: RHS Says Plant Borage, Sorrel and Herbs You Can Eat Straight from the Yard

July 8, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Foraging Gardens: RHS Says Plant Borage, Sorrel and Herbs You Can Eat Straight from the Yard

Walk outside, pinch a leaf, and snack straight from the garden without hesitation. That is the spirit behind foraging gardens, a growing approach that blends ornamental planting with edible surprises tucked between flowers and shrubs. The idea has gained traction thanks to guidance from the Royal Horticultural Society, which highlights plants that offer beauty on…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: borage, edible plants, foraging gardens, herbs, Home Gardening, RHS gardening, sorrel, Sustainable Living

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Stop Fertilizing These Plants Before Winter — You May Be Encouraging the Wrong Growth

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A $5 Bag of Garlic Could Become a Garden Full of It — Here’s When to Plant

A bag of garlic looks like groceries, but biologically, you’re also looking at a surprising amount of potential planting material. Each bulb separates into individual cloves, and each healthy clove can potentially grow into an entirely new bulb, making planting garlic in fall one of the more satisfying ways to turn a small amount of…

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cutting back perennials for pollinators

Before You Cut Back Your Perennials, Check Who May Be Living Inside Them

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Buy Garden Supplies Now or Wait Until Spring? 7 Things That Are Often Cheaper Off-Season

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