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GardenRuler pairs 225 researched plant profiles and hands-on growing guides with a simple planner for mapping beds, tracking plantings and staying on top of the season.
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From the guides
Plant a heritage bed of eight traditional mountain herbs, from catnip to comfrey, with a dry end, a damp end and the mint safely in a pot.
September 4, 2026 · 8 min read
Learn which herbs are hardy perennials and which are tender, then mulch, cut back, and lift the right ones before winter really bites.
August 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Plant sterile Bocking 14 comfrey once in a permanent spot, then cut it several times a season for free mulch, compost and liquid feed.
August 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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Nasturtium
An easy annual with bright, edible flowers and peppery leaves. Sow aft...
Calendula
Pot marigold is a fast, cheerful annual with orange and yellow flowers...
Bee Balm
A native perennial with shaggy red, pink or purple blooms that humming...
Basil
A fast, fragrant summer herb for pots and beds. Sow it warm, pinch it...
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