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Grass - Great Quaking
The Grass Great Quaking, 'Briza maxima', produces fluffy kites dangling on threadlike stems that quiver and dance on every passing breeze. The Great Quaking Grass is very easy for novice gardeners or children to grow. The sound and the appearance of the flower heads blowing in the breeze is soothing. The individual florets are 1/2 to 1 inch long and hang in loose clusters. Their color is green and they dry to buff color. The flower heads appear in the summerGreat Quaking Grass prefers full sun and well drained fertile soil. It is very drought tolerant, but even moisture produces the most flower heads. Plant in the spring, 3 weeks before the last average frost date. Spray the flowers with florist dye to create any color you want. This plant is used for a tall, grassy groundcover. ... additional information
Caraway The Caraway, 'Carum carvi', produces a seed tastes like a combination of dill & anise with a nutty flavor. The fresh whole or minced leaves can be used in lettuce or fruit salads. The roots can be chopped, steamed, or pureed like a parsnip and used in soups, stews, or thinly sliced and eaten raw. Try grinding up fresh seed and sprinkle over fresh popcorn! The flavor is like a combination of anise and dill. The flower stalks are 2 foot high and have clusters of tiny whites flowers in late spring and early summer. Caraway produces seed in the 2nd season. Caraway prefer well drained soil. |
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