Plants for a Windy Balcony or Roof

Tomato seeds Different vegetables have different germination requirements. It’s important to know the germination requirements of the seeds you are planting to ensure success. Viable seeds are alive; they contain an embryo, stored food, and are surrounded by a seed coat. A seed will germinate or begin to grow when soil moisture, temperature, and oxygen

Lemon herbs are easy to grow and add a tangy zest to many dishes. Lemony herbs—lemon flavored and scented—are easy to grow and add a tangy zest to many dishes. Fresh leaves are commonly torn and added directly to salads and main dishes as a seasoning or garnish. Leaves and some flowers can be steeped

Days will start to warm in August in the southern hemisphere as winter comes to an end. This is the time to begin planning the spring and summer garden and even starting some crops indoors and out. But keep in mind there may still be some chilly days in the colder regions. Root crops can

Whitefly on leaf Whiteflies look like very tiny white moths. Like their close relatives aphids, they suck juices from tender plant leaves. Whiteflies congregate in large number on the undersides of leaves and fly up in a cloud when disturbed. Whiteflies are found year round in warm climates; in colder climates they are seen in

Plant Insects and Pests Deterred Plant Near Asters Most insects Sunflower, plant around the garden Basil Flies and mosquitoes Tomato; avoid planting near rue Borage Tomato worn, cabbage worms Tomato, cabbage family crops, strawberry Calendula Asparagus beetles, tomato hornworms, most insects All vegetables and herbs Catnip Flea beetles, spittlebugs, ants, Japanese beetles, weevils All vegetables

Sorrel has a lemony tang and succulent spinach texture that makes it a tasty fresh leafy-addition to mixed-green salads, sandwiches, soft cheeses, omelets, and other egg dishes. Cook sorrel with leek soups, cream-based sauces, stuffings, veal, and pork. Sorrel can be used as a potherb and is ideal to line the vessel for baking fish.