Archive
June:
Treated
Lumber in the Garden
Gardening in raised beds can be just the answer for
would-be gardeners who would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers
but lack the space or physical ability for a traditional garden. However,
recent controversy regarding chemical wood preservation treatments has
left many gardeners wondering about the safety of treated lumber.
Remove
Faded Flowers? Yes and No! 
Taking time to remove spent blossoms from your shrubs
and garden flowers can pay off with more attractive, healthier plantings.
For plants that have a season of bloom, such as garden flowers, the formation
of fruit and seed can signal the plant to stop flowering, since its job
of reproducing through seed has been accomplished. Removing the blooms
before the seed forms will encourage the plant to produce more flowers.
Edible
Flowers
A floral garnish can add color and elegance to a dinner
party that your guests will never forget. Many garden flowers can be used
as edible garnish or to lend flavor and color to a cooked dish. Violet,
miniature rose, lavender and honeysuckle blooms add a sweet flavor to
salads or desserts. Daylilies and squash blossoms can be stir-fried, or
batter-dipped and deep fried.
Harvest
Gardening Ideas at Purdue Garden Day
Gardeners, mark Saturday, July 13, on your calendar
for Purdue University Garden Day! This annual open-house event will be
held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Horticulture Building and Gardens on the
West Lafayette campus.
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Garden Flowers 
