Recent content by SJ1

I think I'll let the things grow around here that look a bit like that, and see what happens. Thanks for posting about this.

I grow mine in containers. My neighbor has those curved, concrete edgings and the mint grows in the circle. He has grass outside the circle and mows it. So, I don't know definitely how well the concrete edging contains the mint, but it seems to. Others use bricks, stones, etc.

It's used as a healing tonic for wounds. Very soothing. Just make a strong tea from the fresh leaves.

I'll ask a coffee drinker for some. Thanks for the idea.

Stevia!

OaklandCityFarmer, thanks for the info. The PVC pipe sounds like it would be a good idea. I found out last year that I needed to water more than I had been, and that they got sunburned easily. This year they are on the deck and have a bit of shade for part of the day. They have those sturdy...

Here's another kind of muffin: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/To-Die-For-Blueberry-Muffins/Detail.aspx Pancake or waffle batter can be used. Just add however many berries you'd like.

I use cooked, sliced beets. Put them in a sterile jar. Fill to brim with white vinegar and distilled water. I use two-thirds vinegar and one-third water. You can make the proportions however you like. I add a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of stevia. Just wait for the jars to cool, and put...

Thanks for the pruning and propagating tips!

Mine is in a container with chives and greek oregano. I have to keep my edibles surrounded by chicken wire or the squirrels, cats, geese, and rabbits eat/ruin them all.

I bought mine at Lowe's. Bought two plants. They are in a container on my deck. I eat a few leaves almost every morning. I know someone who makes a concentrated tea from the leaves and uses that to bake with. Anyone know if stevia is a perennial like other herbs?

http://www.nafex.org/figs.htm is the most informative site I could find. Good luck! Sounds like a nice thing to plant.

I found this site helpful. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Hydrangea.htm

http://www.climbingroses.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?page=index might be useful.

I use hydrogen peroxide and if that doesn't do it, then tincture of iodine. Roses take so much work and the thorns can be a problem. I've given away a few of rose bushes because of how much work they are.