Save Snapdragon Seeds

Save Snapdragon Seeds

I love snapdragons!  They are a great addition to my herb garden. Seed Saving Tips: 1) Leave the Snapdragon flower on the plant to dry. 2) Once the flower is completely dry and the leaves fall off, you will eventually have a “skull” which holds the seeds.   3) Remove the tiny round seeds by […]

Cocktails from Tennessee Bars

Old Boots, New Dirt Cocktail

While we were in Nashville, we listened to two singers at Jimmy Aldean’s.  I had an Old Boots, New Dirt Cocktail. Ingredients: Wolf Moon Bourbon Demerara Syrup – Demerara sugar is a minimally processed sugar that is golden brown and crunchy Aromatic Bitters Orange Peel The prior cocktails we discussed were the Royal Bermuda Yacht […]

Harvest and Store Parsnips

Harvest and Store Parsnips

We typically harvest, eat and store parsnips like we do carrots. Harvesting Tips:  Since parsnips grow underground, harvesting is a bit tricky.  1) Most parsnip varieties mature in about 4 months. 2) When harvesting parsnips, you need a tool such as a Cobrahead which is what I use to carefully loosen up the soil around […]