While I am not a bird expert, I love being a backyard bird watcher.  I didn’t realize how many finches we had in Pittsburgh until I started putting sunflower seed chips in a tube feeder. Previously, I attracted a few finches when my cone flowers and zinnias went to seed. My favorite finch is the […]
My sow and grow tips for sugar snaps are the same as my tips for peas. Sugar Snaps prefer soil temperature between 45° and 75°F for germination. The best time to sow peas is about 1 1/2 months before your average last frost date or 3 months before your average first frost date. Outdoor Sowing […]
If you are ever searching for Gomphrena seeds, keep in mind that they have another name which is Globe Amaranth. I always save some of these blooms because they make great dried flowers! Seed Ideas: First, lets talk about some seed blends/mixes. I found the best ones from Rare Seeds and Botanical Interests. Globosa Mix […]
