Collecting fireweed seeds is a rewarding fall activity. Fireweed is a beautiful plant with spiked magenta colored blooms, often seen growing wild along highways, forest edges, and in open meadows and fields. The fireweed seeds can be harvested and saved, for planting in the garden next season. I absolutely love fireweed, both in the garden,…
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How To Harvest Borage Seeds- Collection And Storage
Borage is an annual herb with edible flowers and beneficial properties. The plant readily produces seed after flowering, and then quickly releases the seeds back into the garden. Learn how to harvest borage seeds, to plant in the herb garden next season. We have grown borage in the flower and herb garden for several seasons…
How To Harvest Comfrey Seeds- Collection And Storage
If you plan to propagate comfrey from seed, consider harvesting some seed from the common comfrey plant. Common comfrey, also known as true comfrey or Symphytum officinale, will produce viable seeds which can be harvested and saved. Learn how to harvest comfrey seeds, and add new comfrey plants to your herb garden. Growing any herbs…
How To Propagate Comfrey From Root Cuttings And Seed
Comfrey is a perennial herb, grown for use as an ornamental garden plant with many beneficial uses. The plant has a long history of use in herbal medicine, as well as use as a natural fertilizer. Learn how to propagate comfrey, and multiply the comfrey plants in your herb garden. You can’t go wrong with…
Winter Sowing Perennial Seeds- Planting And Care
Winter sowing perennial seeds is a great winter activity for any gardener. The winter sowing technique is an almost hands off method for getting the perennial seeds stratified and growing in the outdoor environment. Learn how to winter sow perennial seeds, and get your perennial plants off to a great start. Since starting winter sowing…
How To Harvest Chicory Seeds- Collection And Storage
Chicory grows wild in our neck of the woods, so it’s easy to forage and collect the seeds for planting. The brilliant mauve flowers bloom throughout the summer months, and the seeds are available to harvest in the fall. Learn how to harvest chicory seeds, and introduce these wildflowers into your garden space. Be aware…
How To Dry Goldenrod- Harvest, Dry And Store
In late summer and early fall, the goldenrod begins to bloom. Consider drying some of these striking golden blooms for dried flowers, as well as for herbal and culinary use. Learn how to dry goldenrod, and preserve these wonderful plants for use throughout the seasons. We have several species of wild goldenrod growing at the…
How To Propagate Rhododendron From Cuttings
Rhododendron are easy to propagate from cuttings using the right techniques and care throughout the rooting process. Learn how to propagate rhododendron from cuttings, and fill your garden with your favorite rhododendron plants. In springtime, the rhododendron bushes in the neighbourhood put on an amazing floral display. Depending upon the type of winter that we’ve…
How To Dry Yarrow For Tea- Harvest, Dry and Store
Yarrow is a beneficial flowering herb that that grows in many different places throughout the world. All varieties of yarrow can be grown and dried for tea. Learn how to dry yarrow for tea, and preserve your harvest to use throughout the year. Yarrow, also known by the genus name Achillea, is a member of…
How To Grow Roses From Cuttings
Growing roses from cuttings is fairly easy if you use the right planting techniques and post planting care. Roses propagated from stem cuttings will be clones of the parent plant. Learn how to grow roses from cuttings, and multiply your favorite roses for planting in your garden. Rose propagation by cuttings is one of the…