Aromatic culinary spices cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg add wonderful flavors to our meals. Research show they also offer a myriad of health benefits. But as medicine, how safe are they?
Common Name: Persian Cress Organic Scientific Name: Lepidium sativium L. Life Cycle: Annual Remarks: Productive, easy-to-grow greenery. Airy, yet sturdy branches filled with tiny seed pods that resemble silvery-green coins. A great cut flower bouquet filler. We recommend multiple plantings about two weeks apart for a continuous harvest. A great salad green-Persian Cress leaves are edible and have a mild, peppery flavor. Plant Height: 90-100 cm Season: Spring Sowing Depth + Method: Direct seed (recommended) - Sow as soon as soil can be worked. Cover seeds with 6mm soil. Thin when first true leaves appear. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow into punnets. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors. Support may be required. Spacing: 5-15cm Position: Full Sun Days until Germination: 2-5 days Seed to Bloom: 65-75 days Harvest: Fresh: Harvest fresh stems or when seed pods have matured. Dried :Harvest when seed pods have matured and hang to dry.Approx. Number of Seeds: 50 Note: Dispatch to W.A is once weekly due to quarantine restrictions upon arrival.
Mixed berries are also the perfect partner for panna cotta, both for their tart sharpness and for their colour: defiant lipstick for a pudding
Just like other types of tuberous plants, peonies can be easily propagated using different techniques. As long as the tubers have noticeable buds and are
Yuccas are arid region plants that are extremely adaptable to the home landscape. They are popular for their striking, sword-like foliage. The plants infrequently bloom, but when they do, they develop
Each year we collect seeds from our collection of Northwest Cultivar Group (rockii) tree peonies. You can order them from our website or send us $12 to receive 25 freshly harvested in late August. …
Yuccas are arid region plants that are extremely adaptable to the home landscape. They are popular for their striking, sword-like foliage. The plants infrequently bloom, but when they do, they develop
Muscari, or Grape Hyacinth, can be grown from seed. Learn how to collect muscari seeds, and fill your garden with these delightful flowers.
Just because your radish plants have started flowering doesn't mean they're done for the season. Harvest the green seed pods (yes, they're edible!) and pickle them for one last hurrah from your crop.
Saving and harvesting nicotiana, ornamental tobacco, seeds in the garden. Pictures & video of nicotiana seed saving.
These Pickled Radish Seed Pods will become a pantry staple from the Alberta based food and garden site Nutmeg Disrupted
Snapdragons are old-fashioned flowers named for the blooms that resemble little dragon jaws that open and close. Once the pollinated blooms die back, another unique feature of the plant is revealed -
A lot of the time fuchsia is grown from cuttings, but you can easily grow it from seed, too! If you're interested in trying your hand at growing fuchsia from seeds, then click this article to learn ab
You’ve heard of planting iris rhizomes, but it’s also possible to grow them from seeds too. Learn about harvesting iris seed pods here.
As part of her series based on her book, The Flower Garden, Clare Foster selects her top 10 annuals to grow from seed, recommending new varieties alongside old favourites
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) is one of those abundant, versatile, and beautifully effective herbs that should be in every herbalist’s repertoire. Here in the northeastern U.S. and around much of the globe, Burdock grows anywhere its spiny seed pods land---in fact, its “burs” are so adept at grabbing and holding onto animal hair that their
“The flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today.” Unknown
Jatobá is also known as stinking toe and I found it why when I got home and unpacked. Luckily they can be used in a very nice Portuguese/Brazilian recipe.
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Common milkweed is a tasty edible plant, and one of my favorite spring greens. That's right my friends...milkweed is edible, and wicked tasty. It tastes remarkably like asparagus, only better. Every time I tell someone
Nigella is a genus of about 14 species of annual plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to southern Europe, north Africa, south and southwest Asia. Common names applied to members of this genus are nigella,
It's my dream someday to live an entire summer on foraged food, and in many cases that will mean giving up some of my favorite treats and comfort foods. While there are many foraged coffee
Lupine seeds are easy to grow. Learn how to collect lupine seeds, and harvest and store them for planting in your own perennial garden.
Radish pods, resembling tiny peppers, have a sharp peppery flavor similar to that of the radish root we're used to eating. Pickling the radishes calms down the sharp bite and makes them perfect as a surprise addition to the relish tray at dinner.
Will hostas come true from seed? The short answer is no, but you can grow hosta plants from hosta seeds but they will not look like the parent plant
Annual nasturtiums are colorful and easy to grow, with edible flowers, leaves, and green seed pods. Learn when and how to harvest them now on Gardener's Path.
Discover a wide variety of milkweed plants to attract adult butterflies, monarch caterpillars bees, hummingbirds, moths. Milkweed plants and seed vendors list.
Borage is a beautiful herb with edible flowers. Learn how to harvest borage seeds, to plant in the garden next season.
The key to a low maintenance and low cost garden is to grow a variety of plants that readily self-seed. Here are some of the easiest self-sowers.
How to prune Stella D’Oro Daylilies, including spent flowers and seed pods. Also how to remove seed pods and prevent them from developing during the blooming season. Helpful images and video included. This article will show you how to prune Stella D’Oro daylilies and answer many of the common questions surrounding pruning and deadheading these...Read More
Agapanthus seed propagation isn't difficult, but keep in mind that the plants likely won't produce blooms for at least two or three years. If this sounds like the way to go, read this article to learn
Have you ever forgotten a couple of radishes in the garden, only to discover them some weeks later with flourishing tops adorned with pods? Did you ever wonder if you could harvest radish seed pods? W
Blog links: How to grow a lemon tree from seed Diatomaceous Earth: The Dirt You Can Eat! Seeds Of Death full documentary James Horak & Crystal Clark on the Dale After Dark Radio Show Garden Cha…
We had another cold and typical winter day although the sun was shining and we were able to continue progress on taking down the Holida...
As hyacinth flowers fade and small green seed pods begin to form in their place, you may wonder, can you propagate hyacinth seeds? Click this article to learn about saving hyacinth seed and hyacinth s
Learn how to collect geranium seeds with our step-by-step guide. From identifying ripe seed pods to proper storage, we've got you covered!
Explore the grand collection of the world's coolest and weirdest flowers! You will surely be surprised by their crazy and funny looks!
Does your body stubbornly hold onto fat? Learn why adding Sacha Inchi to your diet can promote weight loss.
Lupine seeds are easy to grow. Learn how to collect lupine seeds, and harvest and store them for planting in your own perennial garden.
