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Container Gardening; Fall Flowers

It’s fall, and you want to remove a few of those less-than-hardy annuals from your containers and turn on the fall glory of reds, oranges, and yellows. But where to begin? Here are a few ideas for fall container gardening arrangements that will make your front porch or sunroom shine! Mary Ann already mentioned the fall mum. These short, stout plants are full of brilliant fall color, and what’s more, they’re hardy to Zone 3. The aster is a daisy-like flower that is also very hardy. For those who want a big, beautiful flower to act as a backdrop to … Continue reading →

Easy Edible Easter Crafts

There are hundreds of Easter crafts that feature popular holiday candies, such as jelly beans and chocolate, but most of the finished products can’t be eaten because they contain glue and a variety of other poisonous materials. That’s fine if you are making the Easter crafts alone and gifting them to older loved ones, but when you are crafting with kids, who don’t understand that a jelly bean dripping with rubber cement is not something that should be consumed, things can get a bit dicey. When I’m working with young children I pass on the paste-and-chocolate crafts and make these … Continue reading →

Three New Things to Do with Flowers

The spring and the summer are wonderful seasons for taking advantage of the bounty of beautiful flowers. Liven up your home and your mood, too, with these three new ways to incorporate flowers into your home. In the Kitchen Take advantage of edible flowers to do something unexpected that feels like luxury. Don’t worry about needing a cookbook or a complicate guide to flowers. Simply frost some cupcakes and then add delicate edible rose petals to top, arranging them in a natural flower pattern. A gumdrop can serve as the center. Sprinkle some colored sugar on top of the petals … Continue reading →

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Forget 2003’s Hulk film directed by Ang Lee. The new movie throws out that continuity and attaches itself firmly to the 1970s television series of the same name. The movie takes into account the continuity of the summer’s other big hit Iron Man (which I haven’t gotten to see yet unfortunately) and future projects such as The Avengers, but more on that later. The Movie Bruce Banner (now played by Edward Norton) is hiding out in Brazilian slums while he investigates the possibility of a cure in the form of rare flowers. William Hurt takes a turn as the military … Continue reading →

Pressing Flowers

If your flowers haven’t wilted in the hot, dry weather then it’s a great time of year to try pressing flowers. Why would you press flowers? Because they turn out beautiful with very little effort. Because they are an inexpensive project that teaches appreciation of nature. And because you can use them for cards, art projects, gift tags, and even bookmarks. Flower presses are nice to have, they offer even pressure on the flowers and are often treated with nonstick materials. But if you want to give this hobby a try before you spend any money then an old phone … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers F to L

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This is a series on edible flowers. Look at the links below for the other lists of edible flowers. Fennel–The yellow blossoms have a star burst shape and are sweet and taste like anise. Use in cold soups or as a garnish. Fuchsia–The flowers are bright and colorful but do not have a distinctive flavor. They make a great garnish on salads though. Gardenia–I never knew these were edible! (But remember, you can’t eat anything that’s been treated with pesticides.) They are mostly used to add ‘pizzazz’ to a dish as they are intensely fragrant but not intensely flavorful. In … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers Ci to E

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This is a glossary of sorts on edible flowers. Look below to find the links to the descriptions and articles about other edible flowers. Cilantro–Just like the seeds and leaves, the flowers also have a strong taste. This, by the way, has to be one of my favorite ‘edible flowers’. Don’t cook it, as the flavor fades quickly under heat. Instead, sprinkle the flowers in freshly made salsa or on top of a salad. Citrus Blossoms–Use the strongly scented waxy petals of citrus trees sparingly. One of my favorite ways to use them is to make flavored sugars. Store about … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers-B to Ch

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Basil–Basil flowers are light pink, lavendar or white and have a more mild flavor than do the leaves. They also come in a variety of flavors like mint or lemon. Use them on top of fresh salad or with pasta. Borage–Borage flowers are star shaped and have a beautiful light blue hue. Apparently they have a sort of cucumber taste. Borage flowers are very good in chilled soups, lemonades and punches, sorbets, and dips. Broccoli Florets–I never knew this, but apparently broccoli florets are the flower bud of the broccoli plant. Given time, the broccoli florets would bloom a yellow … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers ‘A’

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I had no idea when I started working on edible flower blogs that so many of you would have something to say about it! Thanks for all your comments and I hope that the following provides you with enough information to create your own flowery masterpieces! This is the first part of an ‘edible flower glossary’. Everything you could possibly want to know about edible flowers (that I’ve found) is here. I do have to make mention of one caution though: not all flowers are edible so please don’t go to your garden and have at it. Some flowers can … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers–Introduction

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My first introduction to the world of edible flowers was last summer when my children took a gardening class at the New York Botanical Gardens. (This program, by the way, is easily some of the best money I’ve spent on programs for my kids.) Every week my kids come bounding out of the program with large bags of produce in hand. Being the cook that I am, I usually have lots of fun using their vegetables in the food that I make. It helps them make the connection between the food we eat and what it takes to get from … Continue reading →