The Gardener Wife
Debbie Rea
Helping you to GROW SOMETHING, something beautiful—even better, something to eat!
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Let’s talk about gardening! Here you’ll find practical gardening tips for ornamental gardening as well as for growing food. I share what I’ve learned through experience and research.
Eat
I’m all about garden-to-table eating. I show how I use homegrown ingredients in my cooking all year round. Even if you’re not growing it yourself, you’ll get ideas for how to put more produce on your own table.
Enjoy
Everyone could use some garden-style living! I hope to inspire you with many different ways to enjoy plants and nature in your life—whether you’re a gardener or not.
The love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies.
Gertrude Jekyll
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I love gardening, and I want to share that love with you.
I’m here to help you GROW SOMETHING, something beautiful—even better, something to eat!
About Me
My name is Debbie Rea, and I’m here to help you GROW SOMETHING, something beautiful—even better, something to eat!
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Recent Blog Posts
Butterfly Pea Flower: Germination Tips and Tricks
Butterfly Pea seeds are rather difficult to start, so I’m going to share what has worked for me.
Lime Basil—A Must for Every Garden
Lime basil doesn’t taste like cilantro—but it goes well with the same flavors that cilantro does.
How to Cure and Store Homegrown Garlic so It Lasts Longer
What to do after harvesting garlic—how to cure it and then how to store it so it’ll last longer
Come Grow with Us
Bringing everyone together for an inspirational day like this builds more shalom through the development of all these community relationships.
Edible Flowers: Magnificent Magnolias on the Menu
Although I’ve been growing and using edible flowers for over 20 years, I’m still learning and expanding my repertoire. Recently when I saw that a friend’s magnolia was starting to bloom, I remembered that magnolia is an edible flower. After checking with my friend to make sure she had not used any pesticides or chemical…
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