Save Basil Seeds

Save Basil Seeds

Basil seeds self pollinate which means each flower has a male and female part.  The basil flower can still be cross pollinated if it is growing near another variety.  If you don’t want to cross pollinate, then you should grow one variety, give them plenty of space or protect the flower. Seed Saving Tips: 1) […]

Bird Feeders

Peanut Wreath Feeder

The same birds that like to eat peanuts love to eat them from the Peanut Wreath Feeder.  Once some of the grackles head south in late July and August, I use this feeder for the other peanut loving birds. It is a simple design which reminds be of a Slinky.  Did you know that the […]

Save Calendula Seeds

Save Calendula Seeds

I have seed packets for two varieties of Calendula.  One is called Snow Princess and the other is Pacific Beauty which comes in orange, apricot  and yellow.  While the seeds look the same, I want to save the seeds by variety and color. Seed Saving Tips: 1) Leave the Calendula flower head to dry on […]