Tag Archives: edible flowers

Summer arrives…

Posted on June 22, 2020 by carolee

Summer sneaked up on me this year. Of course, with temps in the 90’s it felt as if it were here before the actual day arrived, but it didn’t really register in my mind. Unnoticed, there was no celebration of … Continue reading →

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First Seeding 2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by carolee

Finally, the first three seeding flats are sown! Now that the “ice has been broken,” I find myself thinking of the coming season much more often, with more excitement as the days pass (even though there is snow on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dahlias, edible flowers, growing from seed, Indiana gardening, potager, snapdragons | 4 Comments

Short reports: Dahlias

Posted on July 12, 2019 by carolee

My visions of “Dallying with Dahlias” are beginning to come to realization. The first of the dahlias are beginning to bloom. As you may recall, there were two batches of dahlias: the tubers saved from last year’s order from … Continue reading →

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Violets: An Herb To Know

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carolee

It may be hard to believe, looking out the window at endless white snow, or long stretches of beige lawn and bare trees, but soon the grass will be green and flowers will begin to bloom. If you are … Continue reading →

Posted in edible flowers, herbs, Uncategorized | Tagged edible flowers, herbal teas, herbs for shade, Indiana gardening, Potager, Violets | 18 Comments

Anticipation!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by carolee

The birdbath is frozen solid and frost covers the lawn, but the sun is shining and the forecast is wonderful: above freezing and no snow or rain for the next five…that’s 5, FIVE fabulous, fantastic, freeze-free days ahead!!!! It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in edible flowers, Planting Time, Uncategorized | Tagged edible flowers, Hardening-off plants, Indiana gardening, planting, Potager, Spring, viola | 8 Comments

Entertaining Is So Easy!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by carolee

Although I am happy to be a hermit in the potager and gardens, D is a very social creature who loves being surrounded by people. We compromise happily by doing a lot of entertaining in the summer, when the potager … Continue reading →

Posted in edible flowers, Entertaining in the garden, gardening, harvest, Potager, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening | Tagged appetizers, edible flowers, entertaining, gardening, harvest, potager, stuffed peppers | 6 Comments

Free seeds!

Posted on March 3, 2017 by carolee

My free seeds from Renee’s Garden arrived in the mail recently. As a Garden Writer of America member, trialing seeds is one of the many perks of membership. If you have not visited her website (www.reneesgarden.com) please do. Not only will … Continue reading →

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Nasturtium Revival

Posted on September 27, 2016 by carolee

It was 47 degrees this morning, the coolest temperatures we’ve had since May. Overnight, it feels like autumn, with a brisk breeze pulling golden leaves from the black walnut trees in a continual shower. I can feel my “end of … Continue reading →

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