Perennial Strawflowers Perennial varieties constantly renew by reseeding, or you can root tip-cuttings in sterile medium to propagate more plants. Perennial strawflowers grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 to 10, and are reliably winter-hardy in USDA zone 10. Can you grow columbine from seed? Columbine can be transplanted orRead More →
Make a starter. How do you harvest natural yeast? How to Capture Wild Yeast Place some dried fruits into a jar. The easiest way to capture wild yeast is to put some dried fruits inside a jar. … Fill the container with filtered water. Yeast thrives in moist and carbohydrate-richRead More →
The best time to harvest English lavender is when the buds have formed on the plant but the flowers have not yet opened. Lavender flowers harvested at this time of year will fall off the stems more easily when dry, making it easier to collect. Closed buds will also retainRead More →
A dark closet in a cooler part of the house or a dry, cool basement are both good spaces to store seeds for a year or two. Once properly dried, seeds can also be sealed in airtight containers and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for several years. The seedsRead More →
The greatest danger from delayed digging is the risk of cold, wet soil encouraging decay of the roots. Depending on how early you were able to plant, you may find an assortment of “baby baker” or smaller roots, as well as full-size potatoes. How long can sweet potatoes stay inRead More →
We’ll rescue any produce that is fresh, tasty, and in need of a home. During the growing season, we mostly source from local producers. When it’s chilly outside or we can’t source locally, we work with suppliers in warmer areas. For example, our hometown of Baltimore sits just 20 milesRead More →
The Harvest Moon will take place at 7:55 p.m. ET on Monday, September 20, 2021. According to NASA, the moon will appear full for around three days around the same time, from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning. What is a Harvest Moon and when does it occur? The harvest moonRead More →
Once the pistils start to appear as brown/orange its usually a sign that bud growth has stopped and harvest is approaching. If you purchase regular seeds, you can spot whether or not they are male at this point. the buds still seem small. It seems to be on only aRead More →
The United States stands midway among developed nations in donation rates with around 26 donors per million people. Spain has been the acknowledged leader in donations for number of years with 35.3 donors per million. What organ has the biggest waiting list? As of 2019, the organ with the mostRead More →
When to harvest spring onions If you allow the spring onions to grow longer, don’t let them get larger than 1 inch, or the flavor will be very weak. … You can harvest the green tops of the spring onion at any time of their growth, leaving the bulb intact.Read More →