Useful Plants & Botanical Projects
Fennel That Varies: Growing Seed, Bulb and Herb...
Grow fennel by working with natural variation: choose bulb, herb or bronze types, space and water for even swelling, and harvest bulbs, leaves and seed on their own schedules indoors...
Fennel That Varies: Growing Seed, Bulb and Herb...
Grow fennel by working with natural variation: choose bulb, herb or bronze types, space and water for even swelling, and harvest bulbs, leaves and seed on their own schedules indoors...
Marigold Flowers for Dried Displays: How to Cho...
Compare whole dried marigold heads, loose petals, pressed specimens and processed extracts for seasonal displays, with practical drying and display guidance for each form.
Marigold Flowers for Dried Displays: How to Cho...
Compare whole dried marigold heads, loose petals, pressed specimens and processed extracts for seasonal displays, with practical drying and display guidance for each form.
Peppermint for Scent and Display: Combine a Use...
Learn how to grow peppermint as a fragrant, attractive living plant, contain its spreading habit, and set realistic expectations for scent and repellent uses.
Peppermint for Scent and Display: Combine a Use...
Learn how to grow peppermint as a fragrant, attractive living plant, contain its spreading habit, and set realistic expectations for scent and repellent uses.
Calendula for Dried Petals and Infusions: Choos...
Grow calendula for dried petals and craft use. Choose single or semi-double flowers, set up reusable drying trays and jars, and maintain your gear for clean, repeatable harvests.
Calendula for Dried Petals and Infusions: Choos...
Grow calendula for dried petals and craft use. Choose single or semi-double flowers, set up reusable drying trays and jars, and maintain your gear for clean, repeatable harvests.
When Pine Cones Are Ready for Projects: Reading...
Season, cone condition and setting decide when pine cones are ready for wreaths, displays and fire starters. Learn how to judge, dry and store them.
When Pine Cones Are Ready for Projects: Reading...
Season, cone condition and setting decide when pine cones are ready for wreaths, displays and fire starters. Learn how to judge, dry and store them.
Globe Amaranth Indoors and Outdoors: Choosing a...
Grow globe amaranth in a bright window, on a balcony or in a sunny bed, and choose a project detail that fits your light, space and drying setup for fresh...
Globe Amaranth Indoors and Outdoors: Choosing a...
Grow globe amaranth in a bright window, on a balcony or in a sunny bed, and choose a project detail that fits your light, space and drying setup for fresh...