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12/12/2025

More about treating you dry throat natural way:

You can also make your own syrup to help soothing your throat, I make ginger syrup, have it with lemon (or/and cinnamon), it's tasty, too!
Don't discard the sliced ginger, you can dry them and make them like candied ginger!

Another syrup I recommend is Daikon syrup, 'Daikon' is a Japanese radish and it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, also it's rich in vitamin C and digestive enzymes that work as mucolytic agents to dissolve and expel phlegm.

It's white and long, way larger and longer than regular 'radish' (like those red skinned ones), go check some Asian stores and they probably have it.

You can dice the daikon and add honey and leave for at least 3-4 hours and it's ready!
Just have the syrup as is.
If you don't have the time, you can also grate the daikon and mix the juice and honey.

It's not that tasty, but you can also add lemon or ginger with the syrup, too.

I used to offer the Daikon seeds but not anymore, but you can also ty this with the regular radishes, I think (I've never tried it though).

Or try using other herbs like sage, mint, chamomile, etc., I'd say echinacea but it's a bit tricky to use the roots and I'm not an herbalist so please do your own research when you make your own tea.

Anyway, if you find this helpful, please support my business by ordering some seeds!

You can find the herb seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/herb-seeds
or check other seeds, too!

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12/11/2025

Speaking of herb tea, I love Traditional Medicinals 'Throat Coat' tea whenever my throat feels dry and irritated.

I'm a person whose rarely catch a cold fortunately, my mom is like this so maybe it's something I inherited from her but at the same time I take care of my throat really well.

I just don't like my body feels dry, like hands, lips, throat, etc. so I always have a hand cream, a lip cream and some throat candies with me (Ricola is my fav!)

But sometimes my throat gets extra dry and I start coughing a bit, then here comes the 'Throat Coat' tea.

Lots of people don't like herb tea and I do understand, I wasn't a big fan before either.

Especially something for dry throat, usually it's not tasty.

But Traditional Medicinals 'Throat Coat' tea is nice, if you want something more flavourful, try 'Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea' tea, this one is actually tasty!

You have this tea for a day or two and it usually really soothes my irritated throat.

It's better than the over the counter cough syrups, so try it!

No affiliation, nor sponsored with Traditional Medicinals, btw.

Or you can try making your own herb tea!

You can find the herb seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/herb-seeds

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-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/10/2025

Do you grow herbs?

If so, do you dry them?

All of my herbs are grown outside in the garden so before the gardening season ends, I harvest them and dry them.

I use a hanging drying net, which is really good, you don't need to worry about the critters or wind blow them away.

Also it doesn't take much space (I use collapsible one, which is another bonus for when you're not using).

Search and you'll find some different styles.

You can freeze lots of herbs, too!

Check out Margaret Roach's post below for some tips, I especially love 'the log technique' she does!
https://awaytogarden.com/how-to-freeze-parsley-chives-and-other-herbs/

When I do the last herb harvest of the year, I make fresh herb tea.

Lemon Balm, Mint, Lemongrass, Holy Basil and even some native perennial herbs like Hairy Mountain Mint (just restocked, but very limited quantities so if you want, order now!) and Anise Hyssop.

Or other perennial herbs like Lavender, Sage, Oregano, etc.

Add some calendula petals or rose petals if they're still in bloom!

I love citrus flavour, so put some lemon slices and some honey.

I sometimes add a small slice of fresh ginger root or two (or grated one if you want stronger flavour).

If you've never tried your own fresh herb tea, try it!

Or you can use the herbs you dried in winter days, too!

I also offer 'Herb Tea' Seed Mix!
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/herb-tea-mix-5-varieties/1610

You can Winter Sow some of the perennial herbs.

Or check my 'Herb seeds for Winter Sowing' post for more details.

This Seed Mix is also great for a gift!

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/09/2025

Herb talking continues!

I did start Lemongrass from seeds years ago and even though Lemongrass isn't hardy perennial here in Toronto, but it is actually a perennial, hardy to zones 9-11.

But I can overwinter the plant indoors!

I just cut back the plant a bit, repotted with new soil and bring the pot indoors, where it's nice & sunny.

The plant still grows in winter but the growth might be slow.

Lemongrass is another herb that might not be super easy to grow from seeds but why don't you try?

You can find the seed here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/lemongrass-non-gmo-10-seeds/1882

And if it's successful, keep the plant like this for years!

Or you can buy a potted plant and do this, too!

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/08/2025

I offer less vegetable seeds now but there are still some and here are some vegetable seeds you can winter sow!

Here is a list (also see in the second slide).

Kale
Lettuce
Beet
Radish
Swiss Chard

Please note I'm only listing the seeds I offer, there might be more vegetables you can winter sow like Broccoli, Onions, Cabbage, Spinach, etc.

There's snow on my garden ground now, but you can still do Winter Sowing in a day like this!

Because you don't dig in the ground and if you have a fresh bagged soil and container and seeds, you're all good to go!

Assemble everything in comfort of your warm home (if you don't know what Winter Sowing is, visit here https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/winter-sowing ), then bring the container(s) outside, place in a sheltered but sunny spot.

Don't worry if the container(s) is covered with snow, it's actually a good thing!
Just leave it for the winter.

You don't need to water them until it gets warm, then check if the soil is still moist.

You can find the vegetable seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/vegetable-seeds

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/05/2025

For Winter Sowing herb seeds, get my 'Herb Mix' Seed Mix, which contains 4 seed varieties you can Winter Sow!
(Basil, Parsley, Arugula, Dill and Cilantro, but this selection can be changed)

You can order the Seed Mix here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/herb-mix/983

You want to wait sowing Basil seeds until spring but all the others you can Winter Sowing.

Another bonus with this Seed Mix is, that all these seeds are pretty easy to grow from seeds!

Parsley can be a bit erratic for germination but it's not too hard.

And if you're a container gardener, these all great for containers as well!

Winter Sowing doesn't need to use the milk jags or large water bottles.

You can even use your regular containers and find some clear coverings with some holes (which you can just drill or cut)

I've tried using the seed tray top clear plastic cover with a hole, put something to weighing down.
(Note this might shorten the cover's longevity, though)

Or maybe use those clear planter saucers, put some holes and secure with the container with some twine or something?

I've never tried this but I think it can work.

I'm saying this because you can just remove the cover in the spring and no need to transplant this way!

You can also try this if you prefer more pretty look or if you don't want to use lots of space.

The containers don't need to be large, but for the depth of the containers, you want at least 3 inches of soil (I believe that's pretty much the minimum)

I even use some of the bulk cookies plastic containers, these have lids, so it's perfect.

Make sure to add drainage at the bottom and also cut some sections on the lid for moisture and air circulation.

You can use lots of containers, so get creative and try Winter Sowing!

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/04/2025

Did you know you can Winter sow some of the herb seeds as well?

Some are obvious, like some of the perennial herbs but even some annual herbs like Arugula, Cilantro and Dill (Dill is technically a biennial, I believe but usually treated as an annual) can do well with Winter Sowing.

Lots of Herbs prefer cool temperature so this makes sense!

Anyway here is a list (see in the second slide).
Please note there might be more but I'm only listing the seeds I offer.

Some of these herbs are very hardy and once they're grown, they can overwinter well, like Chives, Oregano, Sage, Sorrel, Thyme.
Parsley is biennial and can be overwinter in zone 5 and above the first winter.

I don't have any cold frames but these would be great for them, too!

You can find all these Herb seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/herb-seeds

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/03/2025

Speaking of cuttings, I actually do love experimenting with cuttings, when I cut back some perennials or shrubs, I use them and add some rooting hormone or powder and just stick them in containers and see if they'll root or not.

I did some annuals, too, I multiplied Silver Spurflower (Coleus argentatus, the first pic) by cuttings, which originally given to me from a generous customer.

This is a handsome silver & woolly coleus (it was called Plectranthus before, I think) and nice to have for your containers.

I might be able to offer some potted plants or cuttings next spring, who knows!

I also successfully rooted Joe Pye W**d (the second pic) cuttings, too, from my May 'Chelsea Chop' pruning and already planted these in my garden!

If you have any perennials rooted cuttings, plant them in the ground in fall so they can still have some time to grow more roots before the ground freezes.

I also talked more about cuttings here
https://www.instagram.com/p/DD0ZoZIRd-k

If it fails, don't worry, try again!
Or try starting from seeds!

Find lots of seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

12/01/2025

Going back to talking about herbs and something more...

I was asked several times if I offer Rosemary seeds, and no, I don't, because Rosemary isn't easy to grow from its seeds, and since it's usually easier and still cheap to buy potted annual herbs, I decided not to offer Rosemary seeds.

Offering seeds is my business but I don't feel you need to start everything from seeds, some plants are definitely hard to grow from seeds so it's really depending on your experience or if you don't mind the challenge, etc.

The price of potted plants are getting more expensive, especially perennials, so if you're on a budget, then starting from seeds is a great way, but if you keep failing, then maybe it's cheaper to buy a potted plant overall.

Or ask around, maybe you can get some cuttings from your neighbours or your friends.

Like I said in the Lavender post, it's probably easier for most people to just buy a potted lavender plant.

But Lavender is a perennial plant and sometimes it's pricey, so I wanted to offer the seeds.

It's like anything else, you need to know what's the best way to do things, I often think about gardening with more environmental way now and cheaper and easier way, too,

So I'm putting a lot of thoughts into the selection of my seed shop, also trying to provide more information even I don't offer the specific seeds or plants.

If you want to grow Rosemary, try cuttings, you can do both in water and soil.
Or if you have a potted plant, you can also overwinter it indoors.

You can read more about growing Rosemary here
https://www.torontomastergardeners.ca/gardeningguides/how-to-grow-rosemary-a-toronto-master-gardeners-guide/

If you still want to try growing Lavender from seeds, you can find them here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/shop/lavender/104

Or check out all the Herb seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/herb-seeds

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

11/28/2025

A bit more about Cosmos...

Just because I've been receiving orders of my 'Cosmos Mix' (seed mix) a lot like every day for several days!

As I said in my last post, Cosmos can be a candidate for Winter Sowing, as it's not a Hardy Annual but it often self seeds.

And there are so many varieties out there!
Not sure which varieties to try?

Then my Cosmos Mix is perfect!
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/cosmos-mix/1003

There are 5 different cosmos varieties in this Seed Mix and it's only $6!

Way cheaper than buying each individual variety separately!

You can also try different types of colours (currently, there is a mixed, white, bicoloured, yellow & orange), shapes (regular, sea shell type) and even different species (There are regular type : Cosmos bipinnatus and Sulfur Cosmos : Cosmos sulphureus).

All the Seed Mixes come with in gift ready packages, but if you want them to be extra special, Gift Wrapping service is also available! (An extra fee of $5 for each wrapping)
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/gift-wrapping

Also, for the Winter Sowing of annuals, there's 'Poppy Mix', too, which is another popular Seed Mix variety.

So order now for the Winter Sowing soon or for holiday gifts!

You can find all the Seed Mixes here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/seed-mixes

*Please note I can't give you advice individually here, if you need more help, please consider purchasing my garden coaching service

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

11/27/2025

I said you can Winter Sow some annuals, especially Hardy Annuals in my last post, but they don't need to be Hardy Annuals.

Whatever self seed or reseed in your garden can be a candidate for Winter Sowing.

So here is the list of some potential self seed annuals (see them on the list in the second slide).
Of course, not all of them would self seed in your garden, only when they like the conditions, but there are lots of self seeding annuals surprisingly.

Like Petunia!

You'd think, Petunia? No way!
But, I kid you not, Petunia did self seed in my garden.
The one I grow is not a F1 variety, it's an old-fashioned heirloom type, which I started from the seeds.
And I saw small Petunia plant came up in one of the containers this year!

Anyway, like I said, they are POTENTIAL self seeders, so I don't guarantee the reliability.

Or look around your neighbourhood and if you see the annuals in the same spot for some years, there might be a chance that they're self seeders.
Talk to the home owners and ask if they sow the seeds each year or self seeders.
This will give you some ideas, too.

You can find all these seeds from here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/annual-seeds

Pictured here is Cosmos, also a good self seeder although really doesn't self seed much in my garden.

Sometimes specific varieties are good self seeders but some not, even within the same plant Cosmos family (or any other plants) so you might want to try different kinds.

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

11/26/2025

Speaking of Winter Sowing, it's not only for perennials and biennials, did you know you can also sow some annuals, too?

Hardy Annuals are good for Winter Sowing, or annuals self seed in your garden can be great candidates.

If you don't know what 'Hardy Annuals' are, well, they're annuals which can withstand some cold temp days, like even mild frost.

They like cool weather, not prefer heat.

Sometimes they're a bit finicky to grow from seeds because they need cool temperature days to germinate, so if you started too late, it might be too hot for them.

You can try starting them indoors in early spring but lots of them dislike the root disturbance (for these, soil blocking might be better if you want to start them indoors).

But why not try Winter Sowing?

They still germinate earlier than just scattering the seeds in the ground in fall or winter, thanks to the 'greenhouse' effect with the container (but make sure to take off the lid once seedlings are growing, so the inside of the container won't get too hot).

When the seedlings are large enough, carefully take them out from the container and transplant them outside.

You're not sure which annuals to choose?

Well, I have a 'Hardy Annual' Seed Mix!
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/hardy-annual-mix-5-varieties/1679

Or try some of the hardy annuals on the list.

There are more hardy annuals but I think this is a good list to start with!

You can find all these seeds from here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/annual-seeds

Pictured here is Cornflower, the common flower colour is blue but I love the pink flowering one!

Which you can order from my online store!

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HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

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