Flowers
Easy-From-Seed : Edible Flowers
Edible Flower Quiz – Most gardeners know that nasturtiums add a radishy kick to salads. And foodies appreciate the delectable texture and taste of battered and fried squash blossoms. But nasturtiums and squash blossoms are just two of dozens of flowers that go from seed to salad in a matter of weeks. Take this quiz…
Read MoreNew and Interesting Vegetable and Flower Seeds
How do you decide what to plant in your garden every year? We’ve perused catalogs and websites of HGSA seed sellers for a sampling of interesting varieties, new and old. Experiment with one or two alongside of your tried-and-true favorites. Tomatoes Left to Right: Shimmer hybrid from Burpee.com is an enchanting small plum tomato bursting…
Read MoreGrow Heirloom Flowers from Seed in Edmonds
Grow Heirloom Flowers from Seed Heirloom flowers are not easy to define precisely, but you know them when you see them. Flashy spikes of Hollyhock rule the early summer garden; fragrant Four O’Clocks bring a smile at day’s end; the glorious spires of Larkspur blossoms light up the spring garden. Some call heirloom flower “pass-along…
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