Well, the Nasturtiums are coming along nicely. I tried starting them earlier in the year indoors under grow lights, and nothing happened… : ( Thought perhaps that the seeds were duds,
however, when I planted them outdoors in the raised beds, they came along quite nicely. Wondering if they just don’t like being started indoors, and I seem to remember other garden bloggers mentioning this same issue.
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I really like the mixed jewell colours. So very vibrant, and a very welcome sight in the garden, plus, once they get growing, they’re virtually maintenance free. A nice bonus!
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What’s really marvellous is the fact that slugs and snails don’t seem to be interested in these lovely flowers, or their foliage. During a particularly wet summer, this is all important to a gardener, especially when witnessing one’s Hosta’s being attacked on a continual basis!
But that hasn’t been the case this year. It’s been a great growing season for me. A good balance, weatherwise.
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Nasturtiums have a slightly peppery flavoured foliage, especially the tender new leaves. Flowers add a colorful, edible garnish in salads, herbal vinegars, and many other recipes.
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So, if you haven’t grown these lovely and useful flowers before, you might want to give them a try!
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Happy Gardening!
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Nasturtiums – Tropaeolum majus – #Edible & Blooming Now @ Wall*Flower*Studio is a post from: Mothers Day Bouquets
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