First of all you want to cut some flax at the base of the stem, making sure the tops aren't frayed or split, also no holes. The bigger the piece the bigger the flower ( See above picture on the top) Step 2: Starting the Weave ...
for its bark is dull, dry and scaly, with prominent pairs of leaf buds; these are some of the earliest to open in the spring.Young leaves can even be found during mild spells in the winter although these are replaced if damaged by frost.Perhaps the simplest way to identify a leaf...
It produces white and pink flowers with a darker line through the middle, surrounding dark yellow stamens. Despite the spikey cactus look, the lace effect and delicate blooms make an ideal addition to any garden. It is one of the earliest cacti to flower, starting in February. Ladys Mantle...
October – Flax Once widely grown in Ireland for the linen industry, Flax now crops up here and there, often as a result of birds distributing seeds from feed mixes. We had walked cross-country to find a stone circle that day – I wasn’t expecting to see so much Flax in the final ...
Sow cosmos seeds along with other quick-sowing annuals such as bachelor buttons, calendula, daisies, flax, four o’clock, poppies, and zinnias to brighten up a slope. Plant a shorter cosmos variety in a container by itself or in combination with other warm-season annuals such as coleus, ...