Bloom Varieties

Edible Blooms

I love to look at flowers, but I typically don’t eat them.   I do like flowers as garnishes and floating in a cocktail! If you are interested, there are quite a few flowers that are edible. Here is a list of some of the edible ones: Bee Balm, Calendula, Coneflowers, Dahlia, Feverfew, Hollyhock, Hyssop, Lavendar, […]

Bloom Varieties

Flowers for Hummingbirds

I have a hummingbird feeder which does a good job attracting hummingbirds.  Now if you want a beautiful and vibrant garden that attracts hummingbirds, you might want to consider planting a haven for them.   Since I have the feeder and some of their favorite flowers, they hang out in my yard more. Hummingbirds are attracted […]

Tomatillo Varieties

Pineapple Tomatillos

Pineapple Tomatillo fruit and plants do not get as big as their cousins, the purple and green tomatillos.  Pineapple Tomatillo fruit is a whopping 1/2 inch wide and the plant grows to only 18 inches tall and wide.  Since the plant is so lanky,  I would suggest using a smaller tomato cage.  I didn’t this […]