This is my first time growing peas. For the last few weeks I've been dazzled by the tiny green tendrils shooting, darting, and searching for something to hold on to. Last night I saw the first blossoms, which means peas will soon follow! Above you can see a blossom getting ready to open. I have ...
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Eat chive blossoms. They are beautiful, free (if you grow chives), and have just enough of that fresh onion taste to please your tastebuds. This spring I've tossed them into salads, risotto and sandwiches. I bet they'd taste great on bruschetta, or sprinkled on top of hummus. Thankfully - we'll get another chance to feast on ...
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Flowers are a necessary garden component. Not only do they fend off weeds, look pretty, and attract pollinators, but some taste good too! The Bachelor's Buttons (aka Cornflowers) I planted last fall came back stronger than ever this spring. They are a little over 12 inches tall and bloom beautifully, check them out: Wasn't that gorgeous?! ...
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There are a few things in the garden that I admire, but I have no clue what they are. Most undergo big changes between spring and summer, and then go dormant in the winter. So I don't have time to figure out what they are. Below are a few examples. One plant was I just ...
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Bzzzzzzz...Thud. That was the sound I heard yesterday evening on my deck. I looked up and saw a bug peering into my bedroom window, time to investigate. Having a 4 year old brings out the inquisitive nature-girl in me, while growing vegetables makes me want to know each and every tenant in my plants! I ...
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