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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2010 :  8:02:18 PM  Show Profile
Hey girls :)

I noticed that my chives are starting to blossom. Is it too early? Here in SW Colorado our growing season is shorter and we don't start planting until after Memorial Day for fear of frost. We had our last snow about 2 weeks ago.

Should I remove the blossoms? This is my first time having chives.

~Sharon

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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl

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Marjorie
Holly Springs NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2010 :  8:37:55 PM  Show Profile
I would remove the blossoms. They are delicious in a salad!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2010 :  06:40:32 AM  Show Profile
Thank you Marjorie :)

~Sharon

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MrsRooster
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Amy
Seabrook TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2010 :  07:14:38 AM  Show Profile  Send MrsRooster a Yahoo! Message
Chives blossom early.

They are great in salads.

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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
5216 Posts
Posted - Apr 20 2010 :  2:15:13 PM  Show Profile
Well Amy,

I guess that shows you how much I know about gardening :) Thanks for the reply :)

~Sharon

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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl

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Julia
Shelton WA
USA
1949 Posts
Posted - Apr 20 2010 :  2:29:22 PM  Show Profile
I like to take the blossoms and make vinegar. It makes a pretty color, and is wonderful in dressings and marinades.

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MrsRooster
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Amy
Seabrook TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2010 :  08:14:54 AM  Show Profile  Send MrsRooster a Yahoo! Message
Vinegar sounds like a great idea.

I love mixing mine with sour cream for baked potatoes and the like.

I just cut mine back.

What other herbs are you growing?



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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2010 :  5:33:28 PM  Show Profile
Okay, I am going to make some vinegar! A friend called yesterday asking if I wanted some bottles she had been saving for a project. perfect! I knew I could count on you ladies, thank you!

Julia,

What kind of vinegar do you use as a base? White or White Wine? Or Red Wine?

~Sharon

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http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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