The Preserving Answer Book by Sherri Brooks Vinton is filled with many questions related to food preservation as well as definitions to many preservation terms. The Preserving Answer Book Contents There are 17 chapters separated into 3 parts: Getting Started: the basics of canning with …
I’m always looking for ways to improve my garden and understanding composting is one way of doing that. I have yet to get a compost pile started in my backyard, but after reading No-Waste Composting by Michelle Balz, I’m wondering if there is no time …
Pelargonium tomentosum, Peppermint scented geranium, is a type of edible geranium with soft, felt-fuzzy leaves and tiny flowers when it blooms. The leaves are large and and release a wonderful mint aroma when ruffled or rubbed between your fingers. I planted this in my herb garden.
The peppermint scented geranium is a perennial plant and likes full sun, although does really well in my herb garden which gets some shade. Like all scented geraniums, it can be frost sensitive but does really well in my zone 9 garden.