Growing blueberries? It’s time to pick now that it’s mid-July! I was lucky enough to have a blueberry patch behind our old home and even have some bushes here in Virginia! There are so many varieties that a person can actually pick and eat fresh blueberries from the 4th of July until mid -September! Growing…
**Links include my affiliate link to Amazon which earns me a small commission at no cost to you. I appreciate you using it and sharing! Harvesting basil from your garden can be a fun project and will give you a great herb that can be used for so many dishes. Wikipedia defines Basil as an…
As tulips and daffodils begin to fade in our gardens a tall spiky flower can be seen emerging around homes and in flower beds. Irises are perfect for beginner gardeners and experienced green thumbs alike! The hardy flowers are not difficult to grow and do well in a wide range of climates, being relatively drought-tolerant…
It’s that time of year that in many parts of the country hummingbirds are returning. How Many kinds of Hummingbirds are there? More than 330 different species have been identified. Most live in Central and South America. A small number of hummingbird species live in the United States for all or part of each year….
As fall approaches in most parts of the country apple season begins. As many of you know the varieties are endless depending on what you are looking for. Apples make a great snack and are easy to add to that lunch box. While apples are commonly eaten out of hand, many types of apples are…
Freezing sweet corn is the best way to have that taste of summer last into winter. I put together a guide that takes you from knowing when sweet corn is ready to be picked to placing it in your freezer for later. When Can I pick and freeze sweet corn? Before you can freeze sweet…
Want to bake something with zucchini and chocolate? I know every cookbook has zucchini recipes along with many recipes on Pinterest if you do a search. Why not add a couple more to your collection with these delicious chocolate and dessert recipes using zucchini. First what is a zucchini ? According to The Spruce Eats;…
In most gardens, there is a spot for this flowering vine plant to grow & add a little color. We found just the spot in our new yard. A popular choice for many are morning glories. The annual flower that grows up a trellis or chicken wire for support. We however came across the hyacinth…
In this post last month:https://rosesmorningcoffee.com/new-to-herbs/ I told all of you that I would get a Herb Guide to you! I actually designed 2! One is for Culinary uses for herbs. Just click on “Kitchen” below and it should take you there! The second link will provide you with ideas on growing them ; just in…
I have always been lucky enough to have a place to grow some herbs out my back door. With the increasing popularity of home gardens it’s nice to know that herbs can be grown in a relatively small area or even in a pot on your porch or patio! According to Wikipedia Herbs generally refers to…