Letting your herbs bloom isn’t a clear-cut yes or no—it depends on your goals. While flowering can reduce the flavor or vigor of leafy herbs like basil, it also attracts pollinators, supports beneficial insects, and gives you seeds to cook with or plant for next season. Some flowers, like chamomile and calendula, are grown specifically for their blooms, while others—like cilantro and fennel—produce delicious seeds. If you’ve had your fill of basil or chives, go ahead and let them flower. Just be mindful of timing; woody herbs like thyme and sage may not recover if pruned too late.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the Mid-May garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the early May garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the late April garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the early April garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the late March garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the March garden for Middle Tennessee.

Flowers and vegetables are the ultimate garden power couple! In this blog, we explore why adding blooms to your veggie garden isn’t just about beauty—it’s about attracting pollinators, repelling pests, improving soil health, and creating a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Learn the best flowers to plant and how to seamlessly weave them into your kitchen garden.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the February garden for Middle Tennessee.

The basics on saving seeds from garden plants and a few projects to get you started.

A new front yard garden entices neighbors to stop and chat.