Lily Varieties

Peruvian Lilies

The formal name for Peruvian Lilies is Alstroemeria.  While these flowers look delicate, they are great for cut flowers. Features: 1) Peruvian Lilies come in quite a few color options such as red, pink, yellow, orange, purple and white. 2) They enjoy consistent moisture. 3) While Peruvian Lilies are annuals in Pittsburgh, they are perennials […]

Butterflies

Zabulon Skipper

I think skippers are the cutest.  This is my last post on skippers until I find another species this upcoming summer. According to my Picture Insect App,  this is a Zabulon Skipper. Features:   The Zebulon Skipper has triangular wings.  The upperside of the male wings are orange with brown edgings as in the picture. The […]

Herbs Save Cilantro Seeds Save Herb Seeds

Save Cilantro Seeds

First of all, did you know that you can use cilantro seeds for two purposes.  Of course, you can save them to plant more cilantro or use them as the herb coriander. After producing lots of cilantro leaves, the plant will eventually bolt and produce flowers and then seeds.  No pollination is required to produce […]