Tidy tips are also known as poached egg flowers. I had some years ago that I bought as plants. They reseeded for a couple years, then got lost in the scheme of things because their seedlings look a lot like a weed that is very prolific in my yard. I always liked their white […]
Growing Jicama from Seed – Part 1
My husband asked me to grow jicama this year. Something about it being crunchy and low calorie. My chef-daughter assures me that it is delicious in salads. Everyone I mention it to has had some and likes it, but I have never eaten it that I know of. However, I’m always up for trying to […]
Dilemmas and Solutions for Old Garden Seeds
The nagging question about this time of year is “Should I just use all my old garden seed?” This is complicated by enticing seed catalogs, fears of low germination, and desires to plant exactly the right thing. Let me offer some things to think about, that will hopefully help you decide what you […]
Swallowtail Garden Seeds Source of Uncommon Flower Seeds
Last year, I could not get some of my favorite flower seeds from the usual source. They had sold out. So, I did a search online for that particular seed, Thunbergia (which I have grown from seed for years), and came across Swallowtail Garden Seeds. They also had several varieties of gazania seeds, another flower […]