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March 11, 2010

 

Storehouses of energy…the miracle of bulbs!

Ninety percent of the bulbs in home flower gardens belong to just 6 genera: Narcissus, Tulipa, Hyacinthus, Iris, Lilium and Gladiola.

March 4, 2010

 

Growing And Caring For African Violets

The houseplant that we know as African violet is not a true violet at all. It is, botanically speaking, Saintpaulia ionantha.

February 25, 2010

 

Prolonging Life for Cut Flowers

Our winter homes are not ideal environments for cut flowers to flourish in. Fortunately, there are still ways to make sure they have a long life

February 18, 2010

 

Drinks with Flowers

As well as recent widespread interest in edible flowers by foodies, there also seems to be a related trend that involves bartenders putting flowers in drinks.

February 11, 2010

 

How To Make Rose Water

If there are lots of scented, pesticide-free rose petals available, the recipe for producing rose water at home is fairly simple.

February 4, 2010

 

Edible Flowers

There are many plants that produce edible flowers and are safe to eat if they are grown without the use of pesticides.

January 28, 2010

 

Edible Flowers And Ice Cubes

Try freezing edible flowers into ice cubes for a unique touch to your dinner party drinks.

January 21, 2010

 

Make Your Pots Pop With Licorice Plant

Silvery foliage plants such as the licorice plant are invaluable for container gardening as they enhance the impact of more showy, colorful annuals.

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