You can make jelly from them but I'm pretty sure it takes a ton of sugar compared to most jellies due to low sugar content. The jelly is worth the effort.... the goal when making it is clarity, so use cheese cloth or something to pour the jelly liquid thru. It should be a clear red jelly.
@@shilhann most are tart and used for jam, syrup, or baked goods. I've eaten mine fresh and they're a little mealy and tart. Just don't eat the core or seeds due to toxic cyanide.
@@Parsellsp2 I've been battling some clover myself. Here is my current strategy. Remove any tiny seedlings when first noticed. Pluck any seed heads before they spread, even in adjacent areas (I do try to wait until the bees have enjoyed the flowers). Lastly, covering any bare spots with lots (at least an inch) of grit or really tiny pebbles (not gravel with fines, which compact). This mulch will discourage weed seeds from germinating and will also make it easier to pull any weeds that take root in the gravel. The thyme doesn't need a high fertility soil, but you can always put in a small amount of compost into the gravel if needed. The mulch just needs to be loose enough so the clover roots pull out more easily.
*GREAT VIDEO!* Consider using a fresnel lense, and a pillow case fro safety. You can adjust the area burned & the amount of heat by simply moving the lense farther or closer to the target weeds. This can also be used with a mild vinegar (5%) to ensure tinged weeds die off. We use a paint roller to apply the vinegar precisely where we want it, and no worry of corroded o-rings. *Happy weed slaughter!*
The chinese variety (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis) is hardy to usda zone 6 so it might be worth experimenting, depending on your specific microclimate. If you do, I like your idea of providing natural protection from wind and ice. Just make sure it gets enough water if there's root competition from evergreens. Mine is thriving under the treeline of a big fir tree. Happy gardening!
Prune thyme right after it blooms or in early spring after danger of frost has passed. You can also havest anytime, but a full shearing should be done when it's still actively growing, rather than in winter. Hope this helps!
Try calling the Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham Tx. They might also have cultivars better suited to the Dallas area. Also, make sure they aren't invasive in your county. Happy gardening!
Before I answer, remember that some roses are patented and therefore definately should not be propagated without permission. That said, the easiest roses to propagate are those grown on their "own root" instead of bring grafted. Many old garden varieties are "own root" roses. Follow general directions for stem cuttings. Also check out air-layering process. Good luck!
Yes! I was worried about the fruit fly larvae i saw in my still water tank but remembered my betta would probably eat them and he did! Live feed and pest control😎
In the Pacific Northwest, yes, especially eastern exposure. For southern and western sun you might need to water in hot summers or if they're on a slope or other dry microclimates. As long as they're well rooted, they do better in the sun than most other ferns. Hope that answers your question.
I just bought one during their Mother’s Day sale. I have to wait 2-3 weeks for it to be shipped. 😔 Must be a mom and pop. I love the idea of it but I kill everything.
Make sure the potting soil is fully moist (but not soggy) before planting. That will help the plants establish or the seeds sprout. Best of luck to you!
I just bought my first plant today after watching a video that talks about how green tea helps fight off cancer by almost 50 percent , not that I know I have cancer but I have faith it can prevent a lot of health problems
Thank you for the video. If you kill the leaves by destroying the cell structure and stopping the plant from photosynthesizing more food, isn't it essentially the same as plucking the leaves where the roots just grow new leaves? I heard of some people claiming using burners to kill the roots, but I don't see how the heat will penetrate down to the roots under the soil. Your explanation makes more sense, but I don't know if it will prevent the roots from sprouting new leaves.
Hi. Yes, camellias can handle clay soil if the drainage is good, meaning free-draining with no standing water. A raised bed or planting on a mound might help. Also make sure the soil Ph is acidic and you should be fine. Happy gardening!
I have a 3-year old rosemary that I planted alongside some lavender and thyme, and now it's massive and totally crowding out its companions. I haven't done much pruning, so it's become very woody and I'm not sure how or if it's even possible to reign it back in. Should I just take some cuttings and start over in a new location, free of other plants? Because otherwise, I'll always be fighting for space with this guy.
I’ve been wanting the green stalk planter for about 4 years. I saw they were having a Mother’s Day sale and finally just bought it! I’m really good at killing plants, so I’m excited to give this a try
Right you are! Glad you brought this up. I could have transplanted it but we have plenty of mullein in other areas. I love how it looks in the landscape too. It's so sturdy and rarely falls over.
Depends on how deeply it's buried. Is there any growth showing? If not and if no freezes are expected, I'd carefully pull the soil away until I see either some growth or the crown. You can replant it also, but try not to dislodge the soil around the roots and water well afterwards. Good luck! Would love to know the outcome.
Yes, the top tray is for water only. You full it up to top line, & it trickles down through all 7 layers. It has little Gray trays underneath each level.That somehow gets the water to every level instead of like filling up the entire topapart and the water not making it down to the bottom. It's very hard to try to figure out how it works. But all i know is you fill up the top thing with Water and it distributes the water all the way down! The first couple weeks they tell you to water with a water hose around the entire saying when your seedlings are very small because the water may not make it all tue way to the roots. It's made to where most of the water stays in the middle of each level making the roots reach out for the center where the water is... I'd guess so that your plants aren't sitting in wet soil 24/7... I love mine! I want at least one more.
