Edible flowers: this summer, make the bees share some of their blossoms The mention of honey bee plants usually brings to mind plants that bees visit, gather nectar (pollen also) and turn that into honey. Hobby beekeepers like ... Ann,Harman - 《Bee Culture》 被引量: 6发表: 2002年 Ea...
(You were allowed to choose your preferred means of death in those days). Wild Flowers In the wilderness, it’s hard to spot non-edible flowers. You need to be extra careful because the leaves and stems of flowers can be poisonous. Keep in mind that there are no specific ...
Garden peas for shelling have parchment-like pods that are too stringy to eat. That’s why they are best shelled. (But you can add unshelled garden peas to soup broth for flavor.) Shelled garden peas are also called fresh peas. Shelled garden peas have wrinkled seeds and high sugar conte...
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For edible or medicinal use, remove all of the leaves from the stems, working on a large and flat surface likea clean countertopor a large cutting board to collect any that fall. It’s up to you whether you want to keep the leaves or flowers whole, or crush them into smaller pieces ...
All you need to know about planting, propagating and caring for sunflowers, with tips on the best varieties to grow. Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Lupins can be enjoyed inside the house by cutting fresh flower stalks and placing in a vase indoors. Keep the cut flowers out of reach of children and pets. Common pests and diseases with lupins Slugs and snails Especially damaging to young plants, so protect from damage as far as possible...
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Set eggplants in the garden 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost in spring when the soil has reached 60°F. Start seed indoors 8 weeks before setting plants in the garden; use bottom heat to keep starts at 80°F until they are established. Do not rush setting eggplants in the garden;...
Air (fresh air with a slight breeze is best) a Grow Medium (place to grow, soil isn’t your only choice) the right Temperature (room temperature or a little warmer is perfect during the day, cannot stand freezing at night) Nutrients (start at half as much as what’s recommended on th...