Eating Snapdragons: How to Harvest and Use the Flowers and Leaves

Many people know you can propagate a fuchsia plant from cuttings, but have you ever eyed your fetching flowers and wondered if you could propagate more by sowing the seeds?Well, you can!You know those

The only thing more marvelous than enjoying a homegrown harvest of berries picked at their peak ripeness is when those berries are of a variety that’s difficult to find in the store.That’s why I love growing currants,

Most of us are chowing down on flowers all the time without realizing it. Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are all flowers, or flower buds.Clearly, the part of the plant that we often t

Chrysanthemums are tough plants that are known for being maintenance-free, and it’s hard to even imagine them dying from some disease.So when they start to look a bit sad and wilty, it’s easy to ass

If only plants could speak, they would warn us when we’re not giving them what they need or when they’re not feeling good, and we could fix it right away.Good news! They can speak! Unfortunately, they

If you’ve ever eyeballed your neighbor’s perfect peony bush and wished for one of your own, you’re in luck.Provided you have a generous neighbor, you can t

When it comes to herbal remedies, some species get all the attention.It’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t heard of echinacea.

Chrysanthemums are more than just a pretty face. We love these plants for their colorful pom poms that last all summer long, but underneath that cheery facade lies a killer.Of insects, that is.We link to vendors to help

The term “rose mosaic” may sound like a good thing. Maybe you imagine it denoting an artistic way to display particularly pretty blossoms, for example. But boy are you in for a surprise if this sounds like you.Rose mosaic sucks. It does cause some interesting pattern

Some plants get all the attention, with their massive flowers or bold foliage colors. Then there are the humble workhorses doing their job without any fuss or muss, making our lives easier and our gardens prettier.Sedges are one such plant. For the most part, they’re nearl

I know what you’re thinking: yet another thing you have to do to take care of your roses?! Isn’t all the pruning, deadheading, pest control, and disease prevention enough?!Don’t worry, this task is easy and not everyone

Swiss chard is exceptionally beautiful on top of being delicious, which makes it doubly frustrating when the leaves turn up with unsightly holes or yellowing leaves.When pests attack, you need to take s