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Dried Delights
When fresh flowers are scarce and expensive in the winter, arrangements of "everlastings" are a wonderful alternative for indoor floral decorations. Sometimes called everlastings, these varieties are well-suited to drying and other methods of preservation. The Flowers, Dried Delights, will help you enjoy bouquets from your garden year-round when you grow these flowers. Instructions for drying the flowers are found on these seed packets. Place them in full sun and keep the soil well drained and moist. This mix covers approximately 40 square feet. Some of the flowers contained in the seed packet are Baby's Breath, Bells of Ireland, Chinese Lantern, Green Thumb, Love in a Mist, Money plant, Pampas Plume, and Strawflowers. Dried flowers provide endless possibilities for flower arrangements, wreaths, swags and other craft ideas. Plant 1 to 2 weeks before the average last spring frost date. The Dried Flower packet contains seed of 20 different flowers that lend themselves to drying. ... more
Gourd - Ornamental - Crown of Thorns The vine is smaller than many gourd vines, and it can be grown in large hanging baskets or containers. The Crown of Thorns is fun for kids and adults to grow. Gourds should be kept evenly moist and at the end of the season keep them on the dry side. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. Harvest the Crown of Thorns in time to use as a holiday decorations or crafts projects, such as weird-shaped small bowls. ovifera', is an amazingly symmetrical gourd with 10 little "fingers" that protrude to make a crown. The Gourd Ornamental Shenot Crown of Thorns Blend, 'Cucurbita pepo var. |
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