Tuberous begonias have male and female flowers. Make more flowers by harvesting the male flowers; inhibiting pollination. The female flowers are larger, droop a bit, and have a three part seed pod on their undersides.

Fat spike lavender (Lavendula intermedia ‘Grosso’) is a French cultivar prized for its fragrance. Tall spikes make for good lavender wands and sachets. Plant it beside a walkway so that the smell can be appreciated as it brushes against clothing. Harvest lavender before the flower is fully developed. Lavender likes lean, quick draining soil and full sun.

Cilantro grows rapidly and wimps out in warmer weather. To insure a continuous crop, plant it in a shallow 8-10 inch deep bowl. Harvest successively, cutting down to the roots. By the time you make your way around your pot, the cilantro has grown enough for another cutting.

The authors have received training through Colorado State University Extension's Master Gardener program and is a Master Gardener volunteer for Larimer County.

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This page updated:  August 5, 2008