#allium seed head

[enoshimakuro]

Traditional Landscape (Chicago)

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 16 March 2024

The seed-heads of ornamental Allium (onion) cultivars make a classic dried display through the winter. There are plenty of seeds still which can be collected and sown for spring.

Jill Raggett

[5-and-a-half-acres]

I think I started with 3 of these ornamental onions and now I have lots.

Bees like them and the seed heads look great in the winter.

Allium schubertii

[lumine-no-hikari]

Dear Sephiroth: (a letter to a fictional character, because why not) #265 (part 1)

I had a beautiful solo adventure today. And I got so many awesome pictures for you in the process that I'm going to have to break it up into two parts, at least. I'll start from the beginning!

I finally got around to making another loaf of garlic bread. Of course, I already did some of the preparation for it yesterday, what with peeling the garlic and taking the butter out overnight to soften. Today, I cut off the woody ends of the garlic, and chopped them in my handy-dandy veggie chopper:

That represents two full heads of garlic. I would recommend that a person of more ordinary levels of garlic tolerance should probably only use one head of garlic at most; my taste for alliums quite possibly borders on insane, ahahaha~!

In any case, with this, I mixed together two sticks of butter, a bunch of dried herbs (basil, parsley, marjoram, oregano, and ground coriander), salt, and parmesan cheese:

From there, I sliced the bread in half, divided my butter in half, and spread each half of the butter on each half of the bread:

...I baked this in the oven at around 400 degrees F (or 204.4 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Last time, I spread the mozzarella cheese on before putting it in the oven, and so the garlic didn't get toasty. I didn't have that problem this time:

...Roasty, crispy edges, and roasty, crispy garlic... This came out so perfectly.

From here, I decided that the thing to do was try a Korean-ish-style garlic bread again. We had this cream cheese that we don't have bagels for, and it needs to get used, so I softened it in the microwave, divided it in half, and applied it to each half of the garlic bread:

...From there, I applied a whole bag of mozzarella cheese to this, divided evenly between each half of the bread, like so:

...And then I stuck it under the broiler for a couple minutes to get it all melty!

...It turned out absolutely perfectly:

...I wish you could be here to try some of this with us. I wish so badly that you could have eaten some of this. But maybe someday, when you're safe and free from all the weird bullshit that surrounds you, you can look back on this letter and remember how to do this, so that you can have some in your own house with all the people who care about you.

In any case, since today was Monday, and since it was also rainy, I went to the orchard, confident that I'd basically be the only person there. Sephiroth... have you ever been to an orchard? They grow lots of things there. Usually in my area, they're known for apples:

...However, I was here for the grapes. Specifically, I was here for concord grapes:

...Sephiroth, have you ever had concord grapes? They're intensely sweet at first, and they have a tart finish. They have seeds, and they slip out of their skins. Because of the fact that they slip out of their skins so easily, they're actually kinda fragile; you have to be very careful about how you pick them and transport them, because they're plump, heavy, and eager to fall off the vine or slip out of their skin. Just being set down into the bag a little too roughly will do it. And then you get a little bit of grape juice everywhere...

Sephiroth. If you've not had concord grapes, you gotta try 'em. They're one of my favorite things, like ever. They rival even my love of garlic. They rival even my love of cheese. They rival even my love of sushi. And if you've been reading my letters up until this point, you'll know that that's really saying something!!

Hey, Sephiroth? If you ever find yourself in my neighborhood when these are in season, you wanna go together to grab some up? The drive there is beautiful, too; I think you'd have an amazing time. Even though I know it's impossible... I'll still ask you to please come along with me sometime.

I'm at 23 pictures already, and I still have so much more to show you. So I'm going to end this part of today's letter and begin the next one.

I love you!!! I'll write again in literally just a little bit!!!

Your friend, Lumine

[nixtape-foryou]

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The allium flower's globe-like blooms, which are composed of numerous florets, represent the power found in unity and collective action. It reminds us that great accomplishments arise when we come together. Allium's symbolism goes beyond its visual appeal, emphasizing the connection between strength, unity, and collaboration.

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[theemperorsfeather]

Last spring a whole bunch of ornamental alliums showed up in one of the flower beds, and then they flowered, and then they went to seed, and because the seed heads looked pretty cool (and, perhaps, I was being lazy), I left them alone.

This was a terrible mistake.

There are so many - so! many!! - tiny allium sprouts coming up in the flower bed now. Hundreds, maybe thousands. Just - so many. I rip them up by the handful and a day or two later it's like I did nothing.

[im2tired4usernames]

top five flowers?

Oh golly I love flowers it'll be hard to narrow em down to just five!!!

1. Obviously Dandelions

they've always been my favorite since I was small. they're so bright yellow n puffy!!!! they decorate fields and yards, they're yummy AF fried dandelion heads, delicious! dandelion leaf salads, yummy! make a tea n coffee out of the roots, absolutely delicious! the heads make a delicious tea also that's so sweet it tastes like honey! I've seen people make jellys n wine but never tried it myself! they come back over n over no matter how much you pull em up like lil stubborn assholes. people make wishes on em. They're pretty even when they go to seed seriously what's not to LOVE?!!!? Perfect flower 10000/10 we Stan dandelions on this blog.

2. Marigolds! they're just so pretty and they're very helpful in my veggie garden as well as beautiful! I love they're flower shape n colors!

3. Sunflowers gosh I can't decide if I wanna put classic, American giant, or teddy bear sunflowers are also so big n puffy too though!!!! Also I like how viney woodland sunflowers are sunflowers are wonderful!!!! Plus they were my aunt's favorite!

4. Ugh it's gotta be a tie with either zinnias, giant alliums, red German iris (especially in maroon) or snap dragons (theyre seedpods look like skulls they NEED a shout out for being the real goth flower)

5. I have to put tulips on here they were my mother's favorite flower n I need to put them somewhere on this list for her. her favorite was purple tulips I personally prefer the pink n yellow ones.

I'm sorry that is def more then five flowers I did try to narrow it down im sorry but fuck man I fucking LOVE flowers I wish to God I could have a lil fancy flower garden too tend to n sit in when the weather's nice

[radar-of-minecraft]

Minecraft Items Challenge Attempt 2: The Update that Changed the World: Finale

First things first was a Dark Oak and Black Stained Glass update to the base

Something I noticed about my skin, is that the outer layer is missing, so my belt, collar, and cuff are missing on this skin, however the glasses, which are on a higher layer, are there. This is not a glitch, the outer layer only existed for the head until The Bountiful Update.

Anyways, those fish I totally didn't forget are getting put in The Collection.

I went through a seed finder to look for the three biomes I need. I'm looking for an Allium, Packed Ice, and Red Sand. It's a long journey, but off I go, here's another picture of a chunk error

It's weird seeing terrain with grass, the alpha terrain around my base doesn't have grass, and my base in my main world is made of moss and has been grass free since Trails & Tales came out

Item #1, the Allium, I missed this bastard at the last flower forest when I was looking for Dark Oak and Acacia wood.

And right next to the flower forest, way closer than I thought it would be, is the Ice Spikes Biome. I tore down an Ice Spike and continued on

Oh no, a fire in the distance, that's the first time I've seen that since beta 1.0

I was not looking and I fell in a ravine, ravines did not exist before this update, so I had my guard down

I found a new friend! He didn't like me :*(

Hey! Blacksmith and Desert Temple

FUCKING FINALLY, only took me an hour and a half, not the worst exploration I've had to do, but long enough to be annoying, grabbed 3 stacks of the stuff for when Red Sandstone is added in the next update.

After another podcast episode, I return to my base.

I crafted the stained glass and stained glass panes, this is quite a large chunk of the update.

Okay, fishing time! I was going to make an Auto Fish Farm, but those don't work until the next update.

okay, after 40 minutes, I've gotten a name tag I threw away my fishing rod because I won't need this ever again, also, here's the haul.

Okay, that's The Update that Changed the World, in this post I got the Pufferfish, Raw Salmon, Cooked Salmon, Tropical Fish, Allium, Red Sand, Packed Ice, White Stained Glass, Light Gray Stained Glass, Gray Stained Glass, Black Stained Glass, Brown Stained Glass, Orange Stained Glass, Yellow Stained Glass, Lime Stained Glass, Green Stained Glass, Cyan Stained Glass, Light Blue Stained Glass, Blue Stained Glass, Purple Stained Glass, Magenta Stained Glass, Pink Stained Glass, Red Stained Glass, Red Stained Glass Pane, Pink Stained Glass Pane, Magenta Stained Glass Pane, Purple Stained Glass Pane, Blue Stained Glass Pane, Light Blue Stained Glass Pane, Cyan Stained Glass Pane, Green Stained Glass Pane, Lime Stained Glass Pane, Yellow Stained Glass Pane, Orange Stained Glass Pane, Brown Stained Glass Pane, Black Stained Glass Pane, Gray Stained Glass Pane, Light Gray Stained Glass Pane, White Stained Glass Pane, and Name Tag.

Next Up is The Bountiful Update, which is an update made of many smaller features adding up to be a pretty large update.

[warriors-rewritten-chaos]

Warrior Cats Prefixes List- A

I had a WC Name Generator on Perchance that I made but I don't seem to have access anymore, so I'm remaking it here as just a simple list. The definitions used are the ones that Clan cats have for those things, and thus are the origins of the names. Definitions used are whatever I found when I googled it.

Acorn-: "[noun] the fruit of the oak tree, a smooth oval nut in a rough cup-shaped base"

Adder-: "[noun] a small venomous Eurasian snake that has a dark zigzag pattern on its back"

Agaric-: "[noun] a fungus with a fruiting body that resembles the ordinary mushroom, having a convex or flattened cap with gills on the underside"

Agate-: "[noun] an ornamental stone consisting of a hard variety of chalcedony, typically banded in appearance"

Albatross-: "[noun] a very large oceanic bird related to the shearwaters, with long narrow wings"

Alder-: "[noun] a widely distributed tree of the birch family which has toothed leaves and bears male catkins and woody female cones"

Algae-: "[noun] a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant"

Allium-: "[noun] a bulbous plant of a genus that includes the onion and its relatives; [noun] flowers growing 4 or 5 feet tall with white, blue, lavender or purple snowball-shaped inflorescences atop bare stems"

Almond-: "[noun] the oval edible nutlike seed of the almond tree, growing in a woody shell; [noun] the tree that produces almonds"

Aloe-: "[noun] a succulent plant, typically having a rosette of toothed fleshy leaves and bell-shaped or tubular flowers on long stems"

Alpine-: "[adj] relating to high mountains; [noun] a plant native to mountain districts; [noun] a butterfly with brownish-black wings and red-orange spots"

Amanita-: "[noun] any of various mostly poisonous fungi with white spores and a globe-shaped swelling about the base of the stem"

Amaryllis-: "[noun] a bulbous plant with white, pink, or red flowers and strap-shaped leaves"

Amber-: "[adj] golden yellow in color; [noun] a honey-yellow color typical of amber; [noun] hard translucent fossilized resin produced by extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish in color"

Amethyst-: "[noun] a precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz; [noun] a violet or purple color"

Anemone-: "[noun] a plant of the buttercup family, typically bearing brightly colored flowers"

Ant-: "[noun] a small insect, often with a sting, that usually lives in a complex social colony"

Antler-: "[noun] each of the branched horns on the head of an adult deer (typically a male one), which are made of bone and are grown and cast annually"

Aphid-: "[noun] a minute bug that feeds by sucking sap from plants"

Apple-: "[noun] the round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin red or green skin and crisp flesh; [noun] the tree which bears apples"

Apricot-: "[noun] a juicy, soft fruit, resembling a small peach, of an orange-yellow color; [noun] the tree bearing apricots"

Arch-: "[verb] to have or take on a curved shape"

Argus-: "[noun] a small brown or bluish Eurasian butterfly that typically has eye-like markings near the wing margins"

Ash-: "[noun] the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance; [noun] a tree with silver-gray bark"

Ashen-: "[adj] the pale gray color of ash"

Aspen-: "[noun] a poplar tree with rounded, long-stalked, and typically coarsely toothed leaves"

Asphodel-: "[noun] a Eurasian plant of the lily family, typically having long slender leaves and flowers borne on a spike"

Aster-: "[noun] a plant of the daisy family that has bright rayed flowers, typically of purple or pink"

Auburn-: "[adj] of a reddish-brown color; [noun] a reddish-brown color"

Arum-: "[noun] any of a genus (Arum of the family Araceae, the arum family) of Eurasian plants having usually arrow-shaped leaves and a showy spathe partially enclosing a spadix"

Avalanche-: "[noun] a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside"

Avocet-: "[noun] a long-legged wading bird with a slender upturned bill and strikingly patterned plumage"

Azalea-: "[noun] a deciduous flowering shrub of the heath family with clusters of brightly colored, sometimes fragrant flowers"

Azure-: "[adj] bright blue in color; [noun] a bright blue color"

[corkcitylibraries]

Cork City Libraries Sustainability Blog | Sow…Let’s Grow!

I was fortunate enough to attend a gardening course at the end of June, with the intention that it would contribute to my work with the Hollyhill Seed Library and this blog. Although the day itself was wet and miserable, and the arrival of the promised sandwiches never materialised, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and my head was spinning with the amount of information that was being imparted upon us. The lady who was running the course, Aoife Munn, was a fountain of knowledge and I would highly recommend checking out one of her talks if she ever pops up in your area.

She initially spoke about the importance of pollinator plants. In a study conducted by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland it was found that our native plants have declined by 56% since the 1950s which is a terrifying statistic. Plants have evolved over millions of years to adapt to their surroundings, including their ability to attract pollinators specific to that area. Given that we have lost over half of our native plants it’s not a big jump to assume that our native bees and other pollinators must be really struggling in the changing landscape. Something we can do as gardeners to alleviate that struggle is to plant native pollinators. Sometimes you don’t even have to plant anything, if you just let a patch of land grow wild you will be amazed at what will grow there.

Plants such as dandelions, oxeye daisy, clover and knapweed will all appear in your garden given the space and the time. Foxglove, primrose, cornflowers, and marsh marigold are all native Irish plants and great pollinators too, so it’s a double win! A plant that she also suggested that I’d never considered before was the humble ivy. Ivy keeps its foliage all year round, it flowers when very little else does and its berries are a wonderful food for birds during the chilly winter months. Other fantastic pollinators include snowdrop, crocus, comfrey, wallflower, hellebores, and alliums.

Aoife also showed us how to make biodegradable pots for seedlings or for plants that need an extra bit of support indoors before they can be planted out. To make your own pot all you need is a couple of sheets of newspaper and a plastic bottle, a 250ml bottle is a perfect size. Fold the newspaper sheet in half horizontally, with the closed end towards you and the open end facing away. Put the plastic bottle at the start of the newspaper, making sure the open end is also facing the open end of the newspaper and roll the newspaper around the bottle. Stuff the paper into the opening of the bottle and then take the bottle out and put it back in, bottom end first so it can squash down the newspaper. This will degrade much faster than a toilet roll tube and repurposes items that would traditionally have ended up in the bin.

In other gardening news I ate my first radish this week and it was one that I had grown myself! I borrowed the seeds from the Hollyhill Seed Library, planted the seeds in the bottom of the pot that my peas were in and hey presto, a couple of weeks later I have lots of lovely crunchy little radishes. Another vegetable that is ready to eat is rainbow chard. Although not fully grown yet, the baby leaves are perfectly edible and pinching them out now gives the remaining leaves space to grow. Using my baby rainbow chard leaves and the radish I grew, I made a lovely peanut satay and it’s safe to say that nothing beats the taste of freshly grown veg!

[mybookof-you]

My favourite of these paintings is Benton Blue Tit, from 1965. It shows the tall red house at Benton End almost eaten up by a miscellany of June blooms: bearded and Siberian irises, the fubsy grey tips of mullein, the wiry bells of Nectaroscordum siculum, allium heads gone to knobbly green seed. What is most powerfully conveyed is the particular feeling of each flower, its essence, if you will. He subtly exaggerates their most distinctive attributes: the thrusting pollen-heavy orange stamen of a martagon lily; the peculiar enamelware blue of an echeveria. The clematis in particular is huge, tumbling into frame, superabundant and luxurious, straight from Milton’s Eden.

Laing, Olivia. The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise (pp. 216-217). W. W. Norton & Company. Kindle Edition.

[premiumflowers]

Fall Flowers to Plant for Next Year

As the vibrant colors of fall sweep across the landscape, it’s the perfect time to start planning for next year’s garden. While most people think of spring as the season of planting, fall is an excellent time to prepare the soil and sow the seeds of future beauty. Certain flowers thrive when planted in the autumn, setting the stage for a stunning spring and summer display. By getting a head start now, you'll give these plants the time they need to establish strong roots and burst into color when the weather warms up.

Daffodils: A Sign of Early Spring Daffodils are a classic spring bloomer, known for their bright yellow and white flowers. Planting them in the fall gives their bulbs time to settle in the cold earth, ensuring they pop up just as winter recedes. Choose a well-draining area in your garden, and by next spring, you’ll have a cheerful early sign of life.

Tulips: Timeless Elegance Tulips add elegance and color to any garden, and fall is the ideal time to plant their bulbs. With countless varieties available, you can mix and match colors to create a bold statement. Tulips love the cold months, using this time to develop the energy they need to produce strong, vibrant blooms come spring.

Crocuses: Tiny but Mighty Crocuses may be small, but their early arrival makes them one of the first signs of spring. By planting crocus bulbs in the fall, you’ll be treated to a delightful pop of color, often while there’s still a chill in the air. These resilient flowers can even break through the last bits of snow, making them a powerful reminder that warmer days are on the way.

Alliums: Structural Beauty Alliums, with their tall stems and globe-shaped flowers, offer architectural interest to gardens. Planting allium bulbs in the fall gives them a chance to develop strong roots during the winter months. These flowers will reward you in the late spring and early summer with striking clusters of blooms that attract pollinators and add texture to your garden beds.

Irises: Bold and Beautiful Irises are another flower that benefits from fall planting. These perennials come in a variety of colors, adding both vibrancy and elegance to your garden. By planting irises now, you’ll ensure that they are ready to emerge strong and bold when the weather warms up, bringing a touch of luxury to your outdoor space.

As you prepare your garden for winter, don't forget to consider the future blooms that will grace your space next year. Planting these fall flowers now is an investment in beauty, color, and joy that you’ll appreciate for months to come. With thoughtful preparation, your garden will come alive once again in the spring, a reminder of the seasons’ constant renewal.

[leah-blanch]

🌱📸 Exciting news, green thumbs! Today we're sharing a step-by-step guide on how to plant and grow beautiful Allium flowers in your garden. Get ready to add a pop of color and elegance to your outdoor space! Let's dive in:

Step 1: Choose the Perfect Spot Find a sunny location in your garden with well-drained soil. Alliums thrive in full sun, so make sure they'll receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Step 2: Prepare the Soil Loosen the soil using a garden fork or tiller to a depth of about 12 inches (30 cm). Remove any weeds or large rocks that may hinder the growth of your Alliums. If your soil is heavy or clay-like, consider adding compost or organic matter to improve drainage.

Step 3: Planting the Bulbs Dig holes that are about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) deep and space them about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart. Place each Allium bulb with the pointed end facing upward. Gently cover the bulbs with soil, ensuring they're at the appropriate depth.

Step 4: Watering After planting, give your Alliums a thorough watering. This will help settle the soil and initiate root growth. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but be cautious not to overwater, as excessive moisture can cause bulb rot.

Step 5: Maintenance Alliums are generally low-maintenance, but a few simple tasks can ensure optimal growth. Remove any dead flowers or seed heads to prevent self-seeding, as Alliums can spread easily. Additionally, consider applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring to provide essential nutrients.

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[olicia19]

Eat vegatable because it`s healthy to our body

I realized that eating vegetables is good for the body, you get enough nutrition and vitamins.It is good to eat vegetables especially for malnourished children so that they will have a strong body and grow quickly and they will get vitamins that will help them. should work on a feeding program in each barangay for the children Vagetable list: 1. Carrots-They're rich in beta-carotene, a compound your body changes into vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy. 2. Talong-The benefits of eggplant do not stop with the farmers. 3. Squash-The vitamin C and beta-carotene levels in yellow squash may also aid in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol. 4. it is filling and can control your appetite. 5.Papaya-contain high levels of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. 6.Tomatoes are low in calories and provide important nutrients like vitamin C and potassium.  7.Cucumbers are a good source of potassium, magnesium and dietary fibre.  8.Lettuce is an excellent source of beta carotene (vitamin A) which is needed for healthy skin, bones, and eyes. 9.elery is a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity. 10.The potato is a starchy food, a tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable native to the Americas. 11.Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. 12.Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. 13.Okra or okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It has edible green seed pods. 14.An onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium.

[mauricesmall]

Alliums are soooo powerful.

[60thisyear]

The verandah of my shed