The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits by photographer Levon Biss showcases a branch of botany dedicated to the study of seeds and fruit called carpology
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 -
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
I am linking up again with Teaching With Nancy's weekly linky - TGIF - Thank Goodness It's Free! Be sure to head over to her blog to pick up some more free stuff! We are finishing up our unit on plants and here are the greenhouses that we made. I have seen similar designs on Pinterest and decided to create one that we could use. Let me pause here to say - SEEDS ARE AMAZING! I forgot to buy bean seeds and remembered that I had pinto beans in my sensory bins! So I just grabbed some from the bins!!! And they grew!!! AMAZING! And did you know that you can use dry bean soup mix from the store to sprout? Here are the seeds on Day 1. And on Day 11. I love planting in plastic bags, because we are able to see all the plant parts! You can grab the Greenhouse pattern and directions below! Just click on the cover thumbnail! ***If you are having trouble accessing the file, please try using a non-work, non-school related account.***
Lupine seeds are easy to grow. Learn how to collect lupine seeds, and harvest and store them for planting in your own perennial garden.
Learn what to do with the milkweed pods found on plants at the end of the season. Harvest and save the seeds for late fall or winter sowing.
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.
Learn how to build an exploding seed pod in this STEM science project as 2nd and 3rd grade students learn about seed dispersal and the life cycle of plants.
Peonies, like other tuberous plants, can be successfully propagated using various methods. As long as the tubers have visible buds and no damage, they can be
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
Q: There are some strange-looking "sticks" growing from my mandevilla. A: Break out the cigars....you have seed pods! If you let them dry until brown they will split and show a bunch of seeds that have fluffy white tails, like milkweed. You can save the seed and try planting outdoors next May.
Harvest canna seeds and grow canna plants in perpetuity
Peonies form interesting, clusters of wedge-like gray to brown seed pods, covered when young with a slight fuzz. They can add interest to the garden and allow you to harvest seeds for peony propagatio
Learn how to build an exploding seed pod in this STEM science project as 2nd and 3rd grade students learn about seed dispersal and the life cycle of plants.
Join us on a year-long study of Seasonal Nature Poetry and Copywork to complement your homeschooling adventures and Exploring Nature with Children curriculums.
Collecting lupin seed is easy. Mine is not quite ready yet. The picture below shows a lupin plant producing seed. I usually let the pods get a little bit browner & drier before I harvest. When the seed pods look like the photo below, it is time to harvest the seeds . . . pull […]
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
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Learn how to build an exploding seed pod in this STEM science project as 2nd and 3rd grade students learn about seed dispersal and the life cycle of plants.
Learn how to save sweet pea seeds for future sowing. Once the flower pods are plump, brown, and dry, it’s time to collect and store your seeds.
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.
These Pickled Radish Seed Pods will become a pantry staple from the Alberta based food and garden site Nutmeg Disrupted
Green or brown, Wisteria seed pods resemble large beans or pea pods (like peas and beans, Wisteria is part of the legume family), but Wisteria seed pods are NOT edible. Once the pods dry out in the late autumn, they explode, spreading seeds to start the next generation of Wisteria.
In honor of our magical friend, the dragonfly, we created these simple, sweet little crafts. Here's what you will need ~ twigs ~ beads for the eyes ~ maple keys ~ glue gun ~ glitter (if that appeals to you) I highly recommend Martha Stewart's gem stone glitter ~ it is the queen of glitter, with superb sparkle! First we collect twigs that caught our eye and held that "dragonfly quality" ; ) We had maple keys stored from the fall so we pulled them out and began... So simple ~ kids choose their sticks, maple keys, glitter and bead (eye) colors ~ I then glue gunned on the wings and beads... The girls took the glue and either edged the wings, gooped it on or painted it on...then shook on that sparkle! What started out as a quick craft soon became a world of creating entire families of dragonflies ~ complete with names and personalities. I love how children throw themselves completely into creation and imagination. These rainbow dragonflies were ready to take flight in the garden... This project was done in the earlier part of a VERY hot day. We then headed to the beach for a cool off... this fine glitter sparking unexpectedly off our skin the rest of our beach long day! Thinking we may make a mobile out of these magical creatures or perhaps save them for my envisioned christmas tree this year ~ a tree sparkling with and abundant, natural, handmade decorations. I must dedicate this post to my sister Emily who loves dragonflies and adopted her own one afternoon when we were young, naming it "sporfy". The adoration must run in the family. I love watching them at our favorite beach, as they elegantly swoop and glide, filling our space with magic. Luna recently had one land on her finger and in quiet excitement, she sat in awe for over twenty minutes watching this delicate creature perched on her. Such delicate grace... In the sparkle our our majestic friend ~ Shanti ~
Canna lilies are commonly propagated by dividing their underground rhizomes. But can you plant canna lily seeds too? Click here to get more information.
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
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
Muscari, or Grape Hyacinth, can be grown from seed. Learn how to collect muscari seeds, and fill your garden with these delightful flowers.
This guide will teach you how to grow cannas from seed to create hundreds of beautiful plants, as well as how to harvest and prepare the canna seeds.
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
