If the idea of extending your growing season has sparked some interest in winter gardening, don't forget that there are a number of crops well suited to winter gardening. Apart from the well-known winter crops such as spinach, leeks, scallions cabbage, kale & parsley, winter gardeners should also try arugula, escarole, claytonia, kohlrabi, mizuna, radicchio, sorrel & watercress, corn salad (mache).
Certain herbs will also grow well in cooler temperatures including cilantro, winter thyme, winter savory & sage. Few flowers will produce under these conditions with the exception of violets & johnny jump-ups.
A few tips:
While each layer of protection will increase temperature, each layer will also cut out about 10% of light. Two layers will not pose a problem but a third layer could cause crop failure due to inadequate light levels.
While soil temperatures are still warm, fertilize leafy greens like spinach, corn salad & sorrel so that they have enough nutrients to take them through the fall.
Harvest greens above their crowns so that growing tip isn't damaged and you get another crop.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
First of all, how do you tell a good nursery from a bad one?
On your first visit, do you get the immediate impression that people are keeping the place clean? A tidy, well-kept nursery means the place is staffed by people who care about what they are doing. Do the plants look upright, well watered, and of good color? Is there a good selection of plants for sale that are suitable for your region?
Don't balk if you see plants that are not well-adapted to your zone. There are gardeners out there who love a challenge, and won't always limit themselves by what they see on the zone map. Even the most ethical nursery will cater to such reckless souls (of which I am one!). Ask questions about basic things and see if the answers make sense for the region in which you garden. (Asking the proper planting time for a plant you've grown successfully is a good test.) If you like the looks of the place and get the feeling the staff is knowledgeable, you've come to the right place.
Now, before you start spending money, decide what you want to plant. This is not to say you can't change the plan if you find something desirable that you hadn't thought of ahead of time, but you can't change a plan until you have one.
If you are planting a flower bed, at least make a rough map showing by location the colors and foliage types you'd like to display. Such a plan need not be too specific; you can fill the bed with whatever happens to be available at the nursery that matches the colors, sizes, and scents you are after.
In addition to this basic plan, make note of the conditions the plants will endure. Knowing such things as how much shade the garden will receive or how well the soil drains will help the nursery staff guide you to plants that have the best chance of thriving where you garden. Such information is vital if you find it necessary to choose a substitute for a plant you put in the plan, but cannot obtain this season.
Don't balk if you see plants that are not well-adapted to your zone. There are gardeners out there who love a challenge, and won't always limit themselves by what they see on the zone map. Even the most ethical nursery will cater to such reckless souls (of which I am one!). Ask questions about basic things and see if the answers make sense for the region in which you garden. (Asking the proper planting time for a plant you've grown successfully is a good test.) If you like the looks of the place and get the feeling the staff is knowledgeable, you've come to the right place.
Now, before you start spending money, decide what you want to plant. This is not to say you can't change the plan if you find something desirable that you hadn't thought of ahead of time, but you can't change a plan until you have one.
If you are planting a flower bed, at least make a rough map showing by location the colors and foliage types you'd like to display. Such a plan need not be too specific; you can fill the bed with whatever happens to be available at the nursery that matches the colors, sizes, and scents you are after.
In addition to this basic plan, make note of the conditions the plants will endure. Knowing such things as how much shade the garden will receive or how well the soil drains will help the nursery staff guide you to plants that have the best chance of thriving where you garden. Such information is vital if you find it necessary to choose a substitute for a plant you put in the plan, but cannot obtain this season.
In the beginning, it was Springtime,
and you wanted your home to look beautiful. You landscaped with flowers and shrubs, and your yard looked wonderful for about two weeks. But then, they didn't do as well as you hoped. Some of your flowers died, others just look terrible. Why, you must have wondered? You could have sworn you did everything right! What went wrong? It must be your neighbor's advice or that nursery's fault! But alas, a beautiful garden that is easy care and breath-taking involves a little imagination, some planning, researching and some muscle.
So take heart...try envisioning that your plants have souls. They do, you know. I truly believe all living things have souls. Maybe not in a religious context, but in the web of life, a universal form of energy. Have you ever thrown out a flower or shrub that didn't do well and you thought it had died? You tossed it in a garbage can or into a compost heap. Days later, you are working in your compost pile or taking the trash to the curb, when you notice that this very plant that struggled in your garden with the proper water, correct sunlight, and attentive care you gave it, is wrestling to stay alive and is even producing leaves and blooms! That is the spirit of the soul. It amazes me every day that I witness this essence of universal power. Your garden will respond in kind if you are aware of what plants need and provide the proper essentials for a good beginning.
So take heart...try envisioning that your plants have souls. They do, you know. I truly believe all living things have souls. Maybe not in a religious context, but in the web of life, a universal form of energy. Have you ever thrown out a flower or shrub that didn't do well and you thought it had died? You tossed it in a garbage can or into a compost heap. Days later, you are working in your compost pile or taking the trash to the curb, when you notice that this very plant that struggled in your garden with the proper water, correct sunlight, and attentive care you gave it, is wrestling to stay alive and is even producing leaves and blooms! That is the spirit of the soul. It amazes me every day that I witness this essence of universal power. Your garden will respond in kind if you are aware of what plants need and provide the proper essentials for a good beginning.
Unlike it's haughty cousin, the hybrid tea rose
Which takes endless tending, spraying and deadheading, an antique rose is almost carefree. Some, like the rugosas, object to sprays and pampering almost more than they object to pests and diseases. Their easy care, often superior fragrance and amazing variety has caused a huge resurgence in the popularity of the old garden rose.
Some are singles, with a dainty 5-petal array, and some have literally hundreds of petals in a single bloom. Some seem large as cabbages, while others are barely the size of a dime. Some will cover small buildings in a single bound, while others are small enough to grow in quart pots. In the next few weeks I will try to cover the various classes of antique roses, so that anyone who has ever longed to grow roses but been intimidated by their bad press will be sure to find one or more that they can proudly grow in their yards.
Some are singles, with a dainty 5-petal array, and some have literally hundreds of petals in a single bloom. Some seem large as cabbages, while others are barely the size of a dime. Some will cover small buildings in a single bound, while others are small enough to grow in quart pots. In the next few weeks I will try to cover the various classes of antique roses, so that anyone who has ever longed to grow roses but been intimidated by their bad press will be sure to find one or more that they can proudly grow in their yards.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
why gardening is an art, not a science.....it just depends.
If you have good loamy soil, use a mulch on the bed to conserve moisture, are growing plants with reasonable water needs (not bog plants or "water hogs") live in a moderate summer climate (not the deep south), and your plants are established (not recently planted), then once a week is probably fine.
It's actually preferable to frequent watering, which can promote shallow roots. If once a week is working for your grass, it will probably be sufficient for your flowers.
If, on the other hand, you have sandy soil, don't use a mulch, and live in a blazing hot climate with the flower bed in full sun, you will need to water more often. You can gain a feel for what's needed in your particular situation by checking the soil moisture a few inches down every so often, and by observing how well your plants grow.
It's actually preferable to frequent watering, which can promote shallow roots. If once a week is working for your grass, it will probably be sufficient for your flowers.
If, on the other hand, you have sandy soil, don't use a mulch, and live in a blazing hot climate with the flower bed in full sun, you will need to water more often. You can gain a feel for what's needed in your particular situation by checking the soil moisture a few inches down every so often, and by observing how well your plants grow.
why gardening is an art, not a science.....it just depends.
If you have good loamy soil, use a mulch on the bed to conserve moisture, are growing plants with reasonable water needs (not bog plants or "water hogs") live in a moderate summer climate (not the deep south), and your plants are established (not recently planted), then once a week is probably fine.
It's actually preferable to frequent watering, which can promote shallow roots. If once a week is working for your grass, it will probably be sufficient for your flowers.
If, on the other hand, you have sandy soil, don't use a mulch, and live in a blazing hot climate with the flower bed in full sun, you will need to water more often. You can gain a feel for what's needed in your particular situation by checking the soil moisture a few inches down every so often, and by observing how well your plants grow.
It's actually preferable to frequent watering, which can promote shallow roots. If once a week is working for your grass, it will probably be sufficient for your flowers.
If, on the other hand, you have sandy soil, don't use a mulch, and live in a blazing hot climate with the flower bed in full sun, you will need to water more often. You can gain a feel for what's needed in your particular situation by checking the soil moisture a few inches down every so often, and by observing how well your plants grow.
I would like to know how often that I should water my flower garden?
It depends on lots of individual factors, and how they interact.
What kinds of plants are you growing? Some plants droop in mid-day no matter how much water they get, because we try and grow things in climates they're not designed for. Others can take a beating that would kill most people. Marigolds, zinnias and portulaca are some good examples.
What's the soil like, in terms of drainage and water retention? Are you using a mulch? If so, what kind?
What are the microclimates like around your property? In other words, some flowers may be in beds up against the house. At my house, there can be a 3 hour downpour and some of the beds still remain bone dry. Other beds get rain, but much more wind than others, so they dry out faster than the beds in other spots.
Really, the best way to determine watering needs is to observe the plants themselves, and stick your fingers down into the soil up to your knuckles. If it's beginning to feel dry at that depth, it's time to water. If you grab a handful of soil from *BELOW* the surface and squeeze it into a ball, it should stay together, but crumble as easily as cake when you break it up.
What kinds of plants are you growing? Some plants droop in mid-day no matter how much water they get, because we try and grow things in climates they're not designed for. Others can take a beating that would kill most people. Marigolds, zinnias and portulaca are some good examples.
What's the soil like, in terms of drainage and water retention? Are you using a mulch? If so, what kind?
What are the microclimates like around your property? In other words, some flowers may be in beds up against the house. At my house, there can be a 3 hour downpour and some of the beds still remain bone dry. Other beds get rain, but much more wind than others, so they dry out faster than the beds in other spots.
Really, the best way to determine watering needs is to observe the plants themselves, and stick your fingers down into the soil up to your knuckles. If it's beginning to feel dry at that depth, it's time to water. If you grab a handful of soil from *BELOW* the surface and squeeze it into a ball, it should stay together, but crumble as easily as cake when you break it up.
I would like to know how often that I should water my flower garden?
It depends on lots of individual factors, and how they interact.
What kinds of plants are you growing? Some plants droop in mid-day no matter how much water they get, because we try and grow things in climates they're not designed for. Others can take a beating that would kill most people. Marigolds, zinnias and portulaca are some good examples.
What's the soil like, in terms of drainage and water retention? Are you using a mulch? If so, what kind?
What are the microclimates like around your property? In other words, some flowers may be in beds up against the house. At my house, there can be a 3 hour downpour and some of the beds still remain bone dry. Other beds get rain, but much more wind than others, so they dry out faster than the beds in other spots.
Really, the best way to determine watering needs is to observe the plants themselves, and stick your fingers down into the soil up to your knuckles. If it's beginning to feel dry at that depth, it's time to water. If you grab a handful of soil from *BELOW* the surface and squeeze it into a ball, it should stay together, but crumble as easily as cake when you break it up.
What kinds of plants are you growing? Some plants droop in mid-day no matter how much water they get, because we try and grow things in climates they're not designed for. Others can take a beating that would kill most people. Marigolds, zinnias and portulaca are some good examples.
What's the soil like, in terms of drainage and water retention? Are you using a mulch? If so, what kind?
What are the microclimates like around your property? In other words, some flowers may be in beds up against the house. At my house, there can be a 3 hour downpour and some of the beds still remain bone dry. Other beds get rain, but much more wind than others, so they dry out faster than the beds in other spots.
Really, the best way to determine watering needs is to observe the plants themselves, and stick your fingers down into the soil up to your knuckles. If it's beginning to feel dry at that depth, it's time to water. If you grab a handful of soil from *BELOW* the surface and squeeze it into a ball, it should stay together, but crumble as easily as cake when you break it up.
My understanding is that....
My understanding is that I only need to water my lawn once a week, as long as I add at least one inch of water when I water my lawn. Of course I need to water more often if the weather is hot and dry or if I have added grass seeds. I am wondering whether I can apply the same approach to flower garden watering.
I am asking this not only to learn the frequency of watering, but also to determine if I need to use an automated watering system for the flower garden. If I only need to water once a week, I can easily do this manually without using an automated system. If I need to water as frequent as every other day, I think I am better off using an automated system.
I am asking this not only to learn the frequency of watering, but also to determine if I need to use an automated watering system for the flower garden. If I only need to water once a week, I can easily do this manually without using an automated system. If I need to water as frequent as every other day, I think I am better off using an automated system.
Flower gardening
Flower gardening is becoming more and more popular every day. Flowers can brighten everyone's day, they smell nice, and are a great hobby.
Flower gardening is simple, inexpensive, and loads of fun. Flower gardening can be done for yard decoration, simply as a hobby, or even professionally. There are some decisions that have to be made before even flower gardening can be started.
You must decide if you want annuals that live for one season and must be replanted every year, or perennials that survive the winter and return again in the summer. When buying and planting, pay attention to what kind of flowers thrive in your climate as well ass the sun requirements.
When flower gardening, you must decide what type of look you want before planting. For instance, mixing different heights, colors, and varieties of flowers together in a "wild-plant style" will give your garden a meadow look and can be very charming. If short flowers are planted in the front of your garden and work up to the tallest flowers in the back you will have a "stepping stone style"....
Flower gardening is simple, inexpensive, and loads of fun. Flower gardening can be done for yard decoration, simply as a hobby, or even professionally. There are some decisions that have to be made before even flower gardening can be started.
You must decide if you want annuals that live for one season and must be replanted every year, or perennials that survive the winter and return again in the summer. When buying and planting, pay attention to what kind of flowers thrive in your climate as well ass the sun requirements.
When flower gardening, you must decide what type of look you want before planting. For instance, mixing different heights, colors, and varieties of flowers together in a "wild-plant style" will give your garden a meadow look and can be very charming. If short flowers are planted in the front of your garden and work up to the tallest flowers in the back you will have a "stepping stone style"....
Friday, May 25, 2007
Flowers and there names
Bleeding heart: This plant is known as bleeding heart. Its flowers look like a heart with a drop of blood dripping off the bottom. Or, turn it upside down, pull it open just a bit, and you'll see why some people call it lady in the bath.
Dutchman's-breeches: Here's a wildflower called Dutchman's-breeches. Its white flowers look like upside-down pantaloons or puffy pants. If you see a resemblance to bleeding heart, you're a budding botanist - or a genus genius. These two plants are in the same genus. That's the category of plant names between family and species.
Foxglove: Think about the fingers on a glove and you might see a resemblance to this plant, the foxglove. Other common names are fairy-thimbles and dog's-fingers.
Dutchman's-breeches: Here's a wildflower called Dutchman's-breeches. Its white flowers look like upside-down pantaloons or puffy pants. If you see a resemblance to bleeding heart, you're a budding botanist - or a genus genius. These two plants are in the same genus. That's the category of plant names between family and species.
Foxglove: Think about the fingers on a glove and you might see a resemblance to this plant, the foxglove. Other common names are fairy-thimbles and dog's-fingers.
It's fun to look at flowers in spring
It's fun to look at flowers in spring and see if their shapes give any clues to their common names.
The common name is like a person's nickname. It's the name that people most often use for the plant.
But the same plant can have lots of different common names. That gets confusing. So plants also have their own distinct botanical names, made up of their genus and species.
Take a look around for these spring flowers. What do they look like to you? Can you guess their common names?
The common name is like a person's nickname. It's the name that people most often use for the plant.
But the same plant can have lots of different common names. That gets confusing. So plants also have their own distinct botanical names, made up of their genus and species.
Take a look around for these spring flowers. What do they look like to you? Can you guess their common names?
Monday, May 21, 2007
For more traditional gardens
For more traditional gardens, many salvias are blooming in shades of blue and purple.
The delicate gaura's white or pink blooms float on long thin stems.
Lantanas are blooming in a wide range of colors that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Verbena also attracts butterflies and blooms all summer
The delicate gaura's white or pink blooms float on long thin stems.
Lantanas are blooming in a wide range of colors that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Verbena also attracts butterflies and blooms all summer
How to make a flower garden
Visit other gardens: Especially any Botanic Gardens in your area to see how plants perform in your climate and soil. Many BGs offer classes in basic horticultural techniques and have plant sales in the spring. Open Garden Tours and other schemes offer the opportunity to see how different gardeners address their sites.
Walk: Get to know you property, learn what's already growing there(if for no other reason than you might find plants you want to preserve) what is growing there already can teach you a lot about the condition of your soil, your climate etcetc. Try to find the "genius of the place"(Alexander Pope, I believe,)your gardening will be much more enjoyable if you work with the land than against it.
Daydream: Picture in your mind your garden 10 years in the future- is it cool and calming, jivvy, abundant, spare? Do you need room for kids to play, for adults to play? Lots of birds, butterflies and other beasties?Are you there mostly in the evenings? Etc etc This will help you make your decisions now.
Walk: Get to know you property, learn what's already growing there(if for no other reason than you might find plants you want to preserve) what is growing there already can teach you a lot about the condition of your soil, your climate etcetc. Try to find the "genius of the place"(Alexander Pope, I believe,)your gardening will be much more enjoyable if you work with the land than against it.
Daydream: Picture in your mind your garden 10 years in the future- is it cool and calming, jivvy, abundant, spare? Do you need room for kids to play, for adults to play? Lots of birds, butterflies and other beasties?Are you there mostly in the evenings? Etc etc This will help you make your decisions now.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
blooming flowers on my garden..........
Right now, many plants are joyfully blooming in the nursery. Some of the native plants are extraordinary at this time. Blackfoot daisies are blooming mounds of white petals with yellow centers. They will form mounds up to a foot wide and tall. They will take really lean conditions, including cactus gardens.
Angelita daisies bloom continuously from early spring through late winter. They are yellow daisies with yellow centers. The small needle-like leaves stay green year round. The plant is quite compact and seeds readily.
Angelita daisies bloom continuously from early spring through late winter. They are yellow daisies with yellow centers. The small needle-like leaves stay green year round. The plant is quite compact and seeds readily.
PREPPING FLOWERS......before a wedding
Informations and guidelines:
1. Always cut flower stems as soon as you get them home; then put flowers in a bucket of warm water and let them sit for two or three hours. This opens the capillaries so the water can flow to the flower heads.
2. Make sure the container is clean.
3. Cut at an angle about an inch off the stems.
4. Cut stems under water to prevent air bubbles from sealing off the openings.
5. Use a sharp tool like a knife to cut stems.
6. Feed your flowers. Fill the container with warm water, and add commercial flower food. Some people swear by a mixture of 7-up and water or an aspirin... Flowers need acid to balance the PH, sugar for food, and bleach as a cleansing agent to get rid of bacteria. While 7-up contains acid and sugar, and aspirin has acid, neither contain bleach or the exact proportions recommended.
7. Place your flowers in a spot that's not too hot, cold or drafty.
8. Keep flowers fresh in the day or two before the wedding. Remove leaves and petals that fall in, and change water that looks cloudy.
1. Always cut flower stems as soon as you get them home; then put flowers in a bucket of warm water and let them sit for two or three hours. This opens the capillaries so the water can flow to the flower heads.
2. Make sure the container is clean.
3. Cut at an angle about an inch off the stems.
4. Cut stems under water to prevent air bubbles from sealing off the openings.
5. Use a sharp tool like a knife to cut stems.
6. Feed your flowers. Fill the container with warm water, and add commercial flower food. Some people swear by a mixture of 7-up and water or an aspirin... Flowers need acid to balance the PH, sugar for food, and bleach as a cleansing agent to get rid of bacteria. While 7-up contains acid and sugar, and aspirin has acid, neither contain bleach or the exact proportions recommended.
7. Place your flowers in a spot that's not too hot, cold or drafty.
8. Keep flowers fresh in the day or two before the wedding. Remove leaves and petals that fall in, and change water that looks cloudy.
For those who come to gravesites
In the week ahead, hundreds of people of all faiths will bring plants and flowers to the gravesites of loved ones at cemeteries throughout Otter Tail County, just prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Some people already have completed this labor of love.
For those who come to gravesites and bring artificial flowers, he requests that these flowers also be placed in stands. To assist those individuals, Oak Grove is offering free stands with plastic holders attached for those who want to leave artificial flowers at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The stands can be picked up near the information board attached to the maintenance building at the cemetery.
For those who come to gravesites and bring artificial flowers, he requests that these flowers also be placed in stands. To assist those individuals, Oak Grove is offering free stands with plastic holders attached for those who want to leave artificial flowers at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The stands can be picked up near the information board attached to the maintenance building at the cemetery.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Continuation of what works best in window boxes and how to ensure plants and flowers
When planting, place taller plants in the back of the box, moderate in the middle and front, and space trailing vines evenly along the very front. This will keep all of your plants visible, even when they all grow to their final size.
Don't be surprised if, after a couple of months, your plants lose some of their blooming power. If this happens, you can try several options including adding fertilizer during regular watering; cutting back the plant, letting it regenerate some new foliage; removing some of the plants, adding new soil and loosening the roots.
Befriend your local grower. If you have questions about plants, soil preparation, sun exposure, or anything green, be sure to ask the garden professionals where you purchase your plants. Growers often can answer specific questions about your project, as they have knowledge of your local climate conditions, soils, and plants.
Don't be surprised if, after a couple of months, your plants lose some of their blooming power. If this happens, you can try several options including adding fertilizer during regular watering; cutting back the plant, letting it regenerate some new foliage; removing some of the plants, adding new soil and loosening the roots.
Befriend your local grower. If you have questions about plants, soil preparation, sun exposure, or anything green, be sure to ask the garden professionals where you purchase your plants. Growers often can answer specific questions about your project, as they have knowledge of your local climate conditions, soils, and plants.
advice on what works best in window boxes and how to ensure plants and flowers
Use a good quality soil; soils with slow release fertilizers already added can give an added beauty boost. Also, since most window boxes tend to dry out in the heat of the summer sun, add moisture-retaining crystals (available at most garden centers) to the soil, according to package directions.
When choosing plants, think about variations in color, either in blooms, foliage, or both. Mix and match, if you prefer, by combining different varieties of plants that bloom in similar shades for an eye-catching color event.
Pick plants that are well cared-for and are a manageable size as these will transplant into your window boxes more quickly, giving you more beautiful displays more easily, suggests Cummings. Though not initially as impressive, smaller plants will grow quickly and fill in well.
When choosing plants, think about variations in color, either in blooms, foliage, or both. Mix and match, if you prefer, by combining different varieties of plants that bloom in similar shades for an eye-catching color event.
Pick plants that are well cared-for and are a manageable size as these will transplant into your window boxes more quickly, giving you more beautiful displays more easily, suggests Cummings. Though not initially as impressive, smaller plants will grow quickly and fill in well.
How to plant beautiful window flower boxes....
Window boxes provide a way to expand your horizons, beautifying beyond the lawn and garden.
If using window boxes from years past, clean out old plants and soil, and wash the inside with a mild bleach solution. Then, let dry in the sun for a day or two to remove any pests or diseases from previous plantings
Before planting, spend a day noting how much sunlight your window boxes receive. By monitoring the amount of sun your plants will get each day, you will be able to choose the plants that are appropriate for your specific location.
If using window boxes from years past, clean out old plants and soil, and wash the inside with a mild bleach solution. Then, let dry in the sun for a day or two to remove any pests or diseases from previous plantings
Before planting, spend a day noting how much sunlight your window boxes receive. By monitoring the amount of sun your plants will get each day, you will be able to choose the plants that are appropriate for your specific location.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
The spring flower show
The spring flower show will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 17 at the seniors’ building. Flower entries should be brought in between 5 and 7 p.m. Flower category details can be found in Baysville Horticultural newsletter Buds and Sprouts. Phone June at 767-3962 for a copy. Following the show at 7:30 p.m., Jim Jones will present a program on the benefits of growing and cooking with garlic. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the flowers.
The spring flower show
The spring flower show will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 17 at the seniors’ building. Flower entries should be brought in between 5 and 7 p.m. Flower category details can be found in Baysville Horticultural newsletter Buds and Sprouts. Phone June at 767-3962 for a copy. Following the show at 7:30 p.m., Jim Jones will present a program on the benefits of growing and cooking with garlic. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the flowers.
The spring flower show
The spring flower show will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 17 at the seniors’ building. Flower entries should be brought in between 5 and 7 p.m. Flower category details can be found in Baysville Horticultural newsletter Buds and Sprouts. Phone June at 767-3962 for a copy. Following the show at 7:30 p.m., Jim Jones will present a program on the benefits of growing and cooking with garlic. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the flowers.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?
I know mother's day is kinda far away but I have an idea for my mom, she loves plants and flowers. So I want to buy her a plant, well plantS and put different kinds that match well in the pot, any suggestions of what kind of plants/flowers that wont be super expensive haha aka affordable for a 17 yr old with no job, and plants/flowers that are suitable for houston weather [hot and humid]. Thanks!
Friday, May 4, 2007
flower and the tea
I have a massive jasmine flower vine in my backyard and I would like to dry the flowers to add to my regular tea. Anyone reccommend the best way to go about doing this, anybody have a weblink for howto?. Should I wash them with water first?, dry them in the oven? I have an electric dehydrator.
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