How to pick flowers for cutting

Everyone starts growing watermelons in their garden thinking that the fruit will grow, they will pick it in the summertime, slice it up, and eat it. Basically, it’s that simple if you know what you’re doing. There’s a right time to pick a watermelon, when the watermelon is not too ripe or unripe. When to Pick Watermelon Are you wondering how long it takes to harvest a watermelon? This part is simple. The watermelon you planted will be ready about 80 or

Caraway is often grown for its thin, crescent-shaped seeds but all parts of the caraway plant are edible—leaves, stems, seeds, and roots. Caraway is a biennial that produces carrot-like leaves the first year and flower heads and seeds the second year. The flavor of caraway leaves and seeds is earthy, with a hint of citrus and pepper. Get to Know Caraway Botanical name and family: Carum carvi  (Apiaceae —carrot family) Europe Type of plant: Caraway is a biennial herb. Growing

Ducks are a quirky, quacky and handy addition to any homestead for meat, eggs or companionship. Here’s how to pick ducks for your homestead. According to John Metzer, owner of Metzer Farms in Gonzales, California, domestic ducks can be essentially broken down by two key characteristics: nervous or calm. The characteristically nervous breeds include Runner, Khaki Campbell, and White Crested ducks. Each of these ducks has its advantages — Runners are exemplary foragers, Khaki Campbells are hig

Do you want a garden that looks as good as it tastes? If so, a potager garden could be just what you need. These plots combine attractive edibles and floral medleys in stunning displays that are as pleasing to the eye as to the palate. We all want kitchen gardens that produce delicious, plentiful harvests with minimal fuss and maximum satisfaction. With a potager garden, you get all that – plus, you get a living spectacle of color and natural beauty. Knowing how to design a potager g