Posted on Jun 21, 2009 under how to dry flowers |
Pressing flowers requires placing the buds on top of a newspaper or magazine and placing a heavy book, such as a phone book, on top of the flower to dry. Press flowers to use as keepsakes with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on flowers.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
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Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried pods |
The poblano is a very mild chile pepper originating in the State of Puebla, Mexico. Dried, it is called ancho chile. One of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico, the plant (of the species Capsicum annuum) is multi-stemmed, and can reach over 25 inches in height. The pod itself is about three to six inches long, and about two to three inches wide. An immature poblano is dark purplish green in color, but eventually turns a red so dark as to be nearly black. It can be prepared a number of ways, commonly including: dried, coated in whipped egg (capeado) and fried, stuffed, or in mole sauces. It is particularly popular during the Mexican independence festivities as part of a sophisticated dish called Chiles en Nogada which incorporates green, white and red ingredients corresponding to the colors of the Mexican flag. This very well may be considered as one of Mexico’s most symbolic dishes by its nationals. Poblanos are also popular in the United States and can be found in many grocery stores in the states bordering Mexico and in urban areas.
After being roasted and peeled (which improves the texture by removing the waxy skin), it can be preserved by either canning or freezing. Storing Poblanos in airtight containers will also suffice for several months.
When dried, this pepper becomes a broad, flat, heart-shaped pod called an ancho chile (meaning “wide” in Spanish), often ground into a powder used for flavoring recipes.
A closely related variety is the Mulato, which is darker in color, sweeter in flavor, and softer in texture.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
CLEMSON SPINELESS ..This spineless variety of okra is the most popular. The 4—5′ tall plants produce medium-green pods measuring 3″—9″ long. Okra is used as the thickening agent in Cajun gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. Use dried pods in flower arrangements!
Soil & Water: Okra prefers moderately rich soil. Its low water requirements make it an easy plant to grow.
Planting & Growing: Okra is heat loving. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70°F. It’s a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Expect good yields on this 4′-tall, bushy plant.
Harvesting & Storage: Pick okra pods when they are 2″—3″ long for tenderness. They are best tasting when eaten the same day. Some people develop a contact dermatitis while handling okra; avoid the itchiness by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and gloves.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Drying out gourds, squash and pumpkin is simple by cutting the vegetable from the vine when it is mature, storing it in a paper bag or hanging it from a hook, and keeping it in a warm, dry place until they are completely dried out. Cut a hole in the bottom of larger gourds to dry them out more efficiently with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
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Duration : 0:2:14
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Posted on May 13, 2009 under dried flowers |
To dry bamboo, always set it vertically in a dry area where it will not be affected by moisture, or soak it in salt water for 90 days to cure it. Use dried bamboo for a variety of purposes with gardening advice from a sustainable flower grower in this free video on plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
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Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
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Duration : 0:2:2
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Posted on Apr 27, 2009 under dried flowers |
Repelling flies with herbs is possible by sprinkling dried herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, cayenne, curry or oregano, around an area or by keeping fresh sprigs of strong-smelling herbs in arrangements on the table. Keep flies away instead of killing them with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
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Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:2:39
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Posted on Apr 16, 2009 under silk flowers |
When arranging silk flowers, use at least three of each type or color of flower to create balance, to add interest and to develop a focal point for the bouquet. Use any combination of silk flowers, which are available for any species of flower, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Duration : 0:2:12
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Posted on Apr 14, 2009 under silk flowers |
When buying silk flowers in bulk, search the Internet for reputable companies that offer wholesale pricing, and always order samples before making a large order. Find bulk silk flowers online with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Duration : 0:2:40
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Posted on Apr 02, 2009 under dried foliage |
http://www.herbfest.net Fresh Bay leaves beat dried any day. Once you try a fresh bay leaf in your cooking, you’ll think the dried bay leaves taste like an old oak leaf. – Not to be confused with an old oak tree with lots of yellow ribbons.
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Posted on Mar 29, 2009 under silk flowers |
Arranging silk flowers is done best by letting the vase determine which flowers to use, as a small vase can display a few simple stems well while a larger vase can handle larger, more elaborate arrangements. Arrange silk flowers, which are available in any type of bloom, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on garden maintenance. …
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