Coca-Cola Spiced Unveiled as Coke's Newest Permanent Flavor

Your spice rack is for more than making lip smacking dishes! Believe it or not, they can  can also work wonders in nourishing your green friends, combating pests, and even preventing diseases!

Valentine's Day gifts have long been symbolic expressions of love, and none capture the essence more poignantly than a bouquet of red roses. These timeless blossoms speak a language of their own, conveying deep emotions and passion. As you explore the vast array of floral arrangements, each petal tells a story, making red roses an enduring and classic choice that transcends the test of time. Their vibrant hues and delicate fragrance serve as a captivating reminder of the beauty and intensity of your affection.

There are several blooms out there with unique fragrances. Some have a hint of citrus, while the others have a distinct note of fruits and then we have some orchids that smell like chocolate!

I love growing interesting flavors in my garden and bringing them into the kitchen to cook with. That is why I added shiso to my seed list a couple of years ago. I first tried this fragrant herb in a restaurant in Western Canada (where I was also introduced to parsley root). It has a very distinct flavor and is very ornamental. Growing shiso from seed is pretty easy and if you let it go to seed in the fall, well, you won’t need to grow more next year.

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Chocolate Flowers – Ideal for creating an air of mystery in your garden with their dark color, these chocolaty wonders not only provide a stunning visual contrast against traditional greens and bright colors but also entice with their often sweet, chocolate-like aroma!

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Strelitzia Nicolai is known for its large, banana-like leaves and striking white and blue flowers that resemble a bird’s head, giving it the name White Bird of Paradise. This easy-to-care plant looks breathtaking in containers and other planters with its striking foliage. Read on to learn about Strelitzia Nicolai Care.

Outside of the tropics, the only place you’re likely to see a cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao, the trees that give us chocolate) is in a heated greenhouse at the botanical gardens. They can be grown as house plants, and seeds germinate easily when they’re fresh, but their size, their requirement for heat and the fact that you need two plants for pollination means that they’re unlikely to bear fruit. And even if they did, the process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate is a long one.

If you’ve ever wished you lived in a tropical climate, simply so that you could grow your own chocolate, then the future is looking bright. Last time I touched on this subject I mentioned plants that might add a chocolatey touch to your garden (with their colour, scent and even flavour).