Most people grow flowers strictly for their aesthetic value. Not many people realize that there are a lot of flower varieties that can be eaten. Flowers can bring amazing flavor and color to salads, and make stunning decorations for cakes and other dishes. Flowers can also be used to make teas, and their flavor extracts can be used in cakes, frostings, candies, and other foods. Many flowers are also very good for ... Read the Post...
An Introduction to Edible Landscapes
Many people are choosing to move to creating more natural landscapes, even landscapes which contain plants that are useful, or can be eaten. Many vegetable plants are very attractive, and a lot of edible plants have ornamental varieties. Most people who create edible landscapes use perennial vegetables, because they come back year after year, without the need to replant them each year. Once you’ve planted them, they’ll continue to ... Read the Post...
Beginner Tips for Starting an Herbal Garden
Whether you have a black thumb or you have done some gardening, but not with herbs, these beginner tips are going to be helpful. You will learn how to find the right spot, water instructions, harvesting, and some basics of what to do with your herbs. Space the Herbs Out Properly If you are planning on growing herbs outside in your own garden, make sure you have chosen an area with plenty of direct sunlight and soil that is in ... Read the Post...
