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LH 110: Beautiful Backyard Bouquets with Herbs and Other Edibles
LH 110: Beautiful Backyard Bouquets with Herbs and Other Edibles
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you ever stepped away from your garden in the summer time, only to discover an edible (like carrots, celery, cilantro or basil) bolted and went to flower before you used it? Ugh! Once it goes to flower, it's on it's way OUT. But fear not…You can still enjoy something extra from that plant – the flowers. In this week’s podcast, host Theresa Loe shares her favorite tips and tricks for homegrown flower arranging. And you can use these tips for some of those edibles in your garden that have bolted and gone to seed. We're talking about carrots, celery, fennel, cilantro...anything with a bloom. You’ll be amazed at the stunning arrangements you can create with very little effort. And you can use these tips to create daily arrangements throughout the entire growing season. You'll Learn: The pro secret to fixing wilted flowers (It’s not what you think) Why woody stems sometimes need a hammer The recipe for making your own floral preservative Tips for best color and shape of your arrangements The secret for getting your stems to stand tall The step-by-step instructions to the perfect bouquet As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/110 for more tips, resources, a free PDF Flower Arranging Tip Sheet and the transcript.
Released:
Aug 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
LH 01: Why Bother With Canning and Preserving?: Learn why should we consider canning and DIY food crafting, how we are tied to the story of our food and what we can do to bump up flavor. by Living Homegrown Podcast with Theresa Loe