People have been turning to edible flowers for culinary use for thousands of years, dating back to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Flowers were not only to be admired for their beauty but used for medicinal purposes as well as foodstuff. Many cultures still use flowers in their traditional cooking, because it’s a nice way to add color, flavor, not to mention and a fanciful flair. Chefs are a creative bunch, and will do anything to make their dish stand out among the crowd. But which ... continue reading...
How to Start Sweet Potato Slips
Sweet potato slips are how many gardeners get their sweet potatoes started. Granted, this is not a practice that happens in nature. Sweet potatoes will propagate on their own, if left in the soil from one season to the next. If you've never grown this delicious root vegetable. You should give it a try. They're super easy to grow, but do require a long growing season. They also require warmth. How to Make Sweet Potato Slips The technique is easy. You simply cut your sweet potato in half, ... continue reading...
Sweet Onions Split During Growth
My sweet onions split during growth and I'm not sure why. I've grown onions for years now! As usual, I purchased 100 onion sets from my local seed store and planted them as I normally do. Yes, 100 onions is quite a bit for the home garden, especially considering they all tend to mature at the same time, but I haven't conquered the art of starting onions from seed, so I'm at the mercy of my local merchant. But I'm not complaining! Without her, I wouldn't have any onions in my ... continue reading...
Flowers for Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother's Day and as a gesture of appreciation, consider giving your mom flowers. Speaking of gift-giving, did you know that carnations are the bestselling flower in the world? Personally, I adore flowers of all kinds--especially pink! Give Your Mother Flowers this Mother's Day Now I'm not talking about the beautiful pre-cut variety that are delivered in a vase, often fetching a fancy price tag. Not at all. This year, I'd like you to consider giving her the gift that keeps on ... continue reading...
Blueberry Growing Tips
If you're like me and love blueberries, then you should grow them. Plain and simple. You don't need a yard, you don't need a lot of space. A few containers will do. And I do mean a few, because blueberry plants are not loners. They need to be cross-pollinated by others, or they won't produce berries. Needy, is what I hear. But these gals are worth it. Blueberries are delicious and healthy and pretty easy to grow. And the satisfaction you get from strolling through your own blueberry patch (as ... continue reading...
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