Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

I am growing two varieties of Globe Amaranths (Globosa and Fiery Sunrise) that come in several colors.  While I previously admired these blooms in the garden along with the pollinators, I decided to use them for a dried floral arrangement this year so I can enjoy them longer! Harvesting Tips: 1) Cut the stem with scissors […]

Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvesting and storing parsley is relatively easy.  Here are my tips: Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young.  Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant so the […]

Kale Varieties

Dwarf Blue Curled Kale

Curly kale is the type of kale that I typically see at the grocery store.  I am growing Dwarf Blue Curled Kale. Features: 1) Dwarf Blue Curled Kale has blue-green leaves. 2) If you want a full grown plant, this variety needs to be spaced about 12 inches apart.  You can always grow tender leaves […]