Eating Black Viola Flowers: Growing and Cooking with this Dark Beauty

I've started giving edible flowers a try in my Gardyn hydroponic stand, and my Black Viola flowers are now blooming, and they are delicious! Read on to learn about these beautiful black flowers, with tips on growing and using them in cooking. Closeup of Black Viola Flower What Is a Black Viola Flower? The Black … Continue reading Eating Black Viola Flowers: Growing and Cooking with this Dark Beauty

Yamasake Review: New Sushi Spot in Neptune Beach

Yamasake is the newest sushi restaurant in Neptune Beach, and I love sushi, so I was excited to try it out and experience their kaiseki style omakase Japanese cuisine. Read on for my review of Yamasake. It has potential, but when spending $200+ for two people, I expect a bit more out of the experience. … Continue reading Yamasake Review: New Sushi Spot in Neptune Beach

Foods You Can Freeze When Your Hydroponic Garden Overproduces

If you have a hydroponic garden, you know the joys of fresh, homegrown produce year-round. But when your system produces more than you can eat or give away, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Rather than letting that excess go to waste, freezing is a fantastic way to preserve your harvest for future use. Many people … Continue reading Foods You Can Freeze When Your Hydroponic Garden Overproduces

Alternative Nutrients A and B for Lettuce Grow Hydroponics

I've been using the Lettuce Grow tower for four years and have found purchasing alternative nutrients A & B saves me money. So, here's the supplies I'm using that work great and cost less. Lettuce Grow Nutrients A & B Lettuce Grow uses Jack's Nutrients Part A & B, which sells for $35 for the … Continue reading Alternative Nutrients A and B for Lettuce Grow Hydroponics

Growing Pineapples in Florida

Growing pineapples in Florida is as easy as sticking the top of your eaten pineapple in the ground! We have about ten pineapple plants all around our yard and have had several produce pineapples in the last few years. Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate makes it an ideal environment for growing pineapples. These sun-loving plants … Continue reading Growing Pineapples in Florida