Flower gardening is usually done for aesthetics only. Healthy flowers add beauty to any location, making even the ugliest piece of property easier on the eye. But many gardeners are unaware that a number of gorgeous varieties of flowers are edible too.
Edible flower varieties are usually hard to come by in stores, although you may find them in specialty grocery or natural food stores; however, there is really no need to spend money on these flowers since you can easily grow them at home. In fact, edible flowers taste best when eaten directly after harvesting during cool, morning hours.
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Edible Landscaping
by Dennis Mayer June 27th, 2011 | Gardening, Landscaping
A lot of gardeners assume they have to sacrifice good landscaping to fit a vegetable garden (and vice versa.) In some cases, this might be true. Tomatoes might brighten up your dinner table, but the plants (with the accompanying support cages) aren't the prettiest thing you could put in your garden. Several plants, however, can be both functional vegetables and attractive parts of your landscaping. A lot of them are annuals, so they'll need to be replanted every year, but anything from this list can beautify your yard and help feed your family:
- Lettuce - Lettuce plants can be great ornamental
8 Tips for Growing Vegetables
by Heather Duchan June 24th, 2011 | Gardening, Vegetables
It's the start of Summer and most gardeners are beginning to literally reap what they sowed in early Spring. If you have yet to get digging, it's not too late to plant some vegetable seeds or plan next year's vegetable garden. With the right seeds, conditions and the following eight tips, you can grow fresh, tasty vegetables for you and your family:
1. Make a plan. Sketch out your garden plot, choose your seeds and buy your supplies before gardening. Check out books from your library to get a good idea of what you want to do. You can also
1. Make a plan. Sketch out your garden plot, choose your seeds and buy your supplies before gardening. Check out books from your library to get a good idea of what you want to do. You can also
Flowers For Autumn
by Anna P. June 21st, 2011 | Flowers
Now that you're in the midst of enjoying your summer garden, it's time to start thinking about your garden when the summer changes to fall. Many of your summer flowers will continue to flourish during the early fall, but some flowers will thrive long after the frost of winter. Most fall gardens are relatively easy to start and maintain, but you do need to find flowers that will flourish in your climate zone. If you live up in the north, you want to find plants that can withstand the freezing temperatures and the frost. Such flowers include anemones, amarylises, flowering
Picking A Fruit Tree To Plant
by T Akery June 20th, 2011 | Fruits
Picking a fruit tree to plant can be a little overwhelming. Once you have decided to plant a fruit tree, picking one is a little different. There are some things that you should look at before you pick a tree to plant.
Before you go shopping, note your soil conditions. They will make a difference on the type of fruit tree you can plant. Even local fruit trees need a specific type of soil to grow well in. You don't want to lose your tree before it has a chance to take root.
Selecting a fruit tree in person is best.
Before you go shopping, note your soil conditions. They will make a difference on the type of fruit tree you can plant. Even local fruit trees need a specific type of soil to grow well in. You don't want to lose your tree before it has a chance to take root.
Selecting a fruit tree in person is best.