GardenLynn Herbs

Dream Pillows Are Ready!

2009-07-28T19:31:00.002-04:00

Sweet Slumber dream pillows are ready! If you don't already know about dream pillows, you need to try these! I know that it is hard to believe that something as simple as fresh herbs and flowers can quiet your nightmares and help you get a restful nights sleep. Dream pillows have been used for centuries to help with sleeping problems. One of the ingredients in our pillows is Hops, and it has been used to quiet fussy babies for years.

These dream pillows are made from all natural herbs and flowers. There are no preservatives, chemicals or oils in our blend. All pillowcases are made from 100% cotton. Tuck one of these in your pillow and drift off to dreamland.......

til tomorrow~

Lavendar!

2009-07-19T07:44:00.002-04:00

I harvested about 4 pounds of lavendar yesterday and oh my goodness, my house smells so fabulous! I can already see tons of potpourri, dream pillows and creamy, luscious soap! I am growing herbs in pots on my deck and they seem to be doing well so far. My side border is really beginning to come to life! All the perennials that I planted last year are doing great this year and I am harvesting from some of them. Next year, should be a bumper crop of herbs and flowers!

I am making some new recipes for dream pillows and potpourris that are just delicious.

More to follow!

til tomorrow~

Summer

2009-07-12T06:46:00.004-04:00

Summer is definitely here. It is very hot and humid in Atlanta, and the herbs just love it! I have some large rosemary bushes in the side border and down by the mailbox that are just loving the hot sun. My neighbor, Liz, cuts a few sprigs as she walks her dog sometimes, and that helps the rosemary. My side border is doing very well this year, it has many herbs as well as flowers, roses, peonies and a big butterfly bush. I have herbs growing in pots on the deck, and it is nice just to walk out and snip a few when I am cooking. I made this delicious BBQ sauce last week, and it was nice to walk out on the deck and clip a small bouquet of thyme to add to the sauce. I am planning a raised bed for the side of the house over by my side border for next year, so that I can grow more tomatoes and maybe some cucumbers. The bed will be built in the fall and left to settle til spring. We never seem to get enough rain, and watering is sometimes a chore because the beds are in different locations, but it is all worth it. Fresh herbs are just fabulous!

til' tomorrow.....

Gardening with Herbs Then and Now

2009-06-26T00:02:00.004-04:00

I have been downsizing and working on simplifying my life. In this process, I have been cleaning closets, cabinets, bookshelves and various other things in my home. As I have been working in my office/studio, I have discovered that I have a large variety of books on growing herbs. When I started growing herbs in the early 90's, I wanted to know everything that there was to know about them, and so I bought every book I saw. Not only that, I kept every article from every magazine and newspaper that I came across. Needless to say, I have a vast collection of herbal information. I even started files with a single file folder for each herb and began collecting material and filing it in these files. Over the years those files have grown and are now bulging with clippings, articles, snippets, poems, pictures, recipes, medicinal information, etc. I have decided to scan all these pieces of paper into my computer and store them on a flash drive. The amount of space I will gain by doing this is just tremendous, not to mention the fact that all my information will be right at my fingertips at anytime that I need something. It is amazing to me that when I started in the 90's, I didn't even own a computer, just a greenhouse, large backyard gardens and books, books and more books. We have certainly come a long way in technology, and little did I know then that someday I would have all this info in a little notebook computer that I carry around with me............

'til tomorrow

Correction

2009-06-24T23:28:00.002-04:00

If any of you emailed me at gardenlynnrh@gmail.com to order the Making Compost information, I apologize that I have not sent it. I just discovered that this email is not working, and I don't know how long it has been this way. If you did email me for that info, please send another email to

lynnherrin@yahoo.com

Thanks so much!

New Soaps and Dream Pillows

2009-06-24T23:21:00.002-04:00

It has been a while since I posted, but I have been so busy working on new packaging for the soaps and making the potpourri for dream pillows. I also make all the pillowcases, so I have been extremely busy. I have also been growing an herb and tomato garden. I am still working on my project to simplify my life, which if you read my other blog, you are familiar with. I am hoping that starting today, I can post everyday. I have a ton of how-to info on herbs, flowers, gardening in general and composting. I will post them here from time to time, and maybe even have a running list of what is available that you can email me to get.

'til tomorrow!

We Are Back!

2009-05-13T04:59:00.002-04:00

Finally, we are back and running smoothly! Due to so many other commitments, I had to take some time off from the blog. We have soaps in full production, as well as dream pillows, potpourris, sachets, tussie-mussies, and many other wonderful products. Over the next few days, I will be adding pictures and ordering information to the blog. I will also have FAQ's, so please visit often.

Herbs Make the Difference~

Making Compost

2008-09-18T04:50:00.004-04:00

One of the best things that you can do for your garden and the environment is to compost. Adding compost to your herbs, flowers and veggies, will promote excellent growth, color and yield. Composting is one of the easiest projects to do, and requires little work. I have been composting for many years, and it helps reduce trash going into landfills and makes FREE fertilizer! If you would like more information on composting, please email me at

lynnherrin@yahoo.com.

Welcome!

2008-09-18T04:50:00.003-04:00

Welcome to GardenLynn Herbals! Here you will find gardening tips, herbal remedies, folklore, and natural homemade soaps, oils, lotions and potpourris. Coming soon will be a Tip of the Month, a newsletter, lots of how-to's and useful information. The latest trend is "Go Green". We have always been "green" and will continue to give you information and ideas on simple living, protecting the environment and using all the wonderful things that Mother Nature has given us.

Check back often, and remember.....Herbs Make the Difference!