Showing posts with label edible flower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label edible flower. Show all posts

Friday, October 30, 2026

1301. Attraction


 Nasturtiums are such a happy flower, popping out from a sea of green.  They are completely edible, too, Despite the end of most of my rooftop garden, the nasturtiums are still going strong.  

BUT Did you know that they attract insects?  Yes, they attract aphids and are often called a "trap crop," so for this and other reasons, they should not be planted around cucumbers and squash (they will compete for vine space), potatoes, rosemary (opposite water needs), fennel, broccoli.  Apparently they should be planted near tomatoes, beans and radishes and I am assuming because the aphids will be "trapped" by the nasturtiums and avoid the others.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1301-attraction/1234915

Monday, October 18, 2021

1098 Dancing Cheek to Cheek


 I had to get one more nasturtium painting in before the garden is put to bed for the winter.  I am collecting seeds from the nasturtiums with the hope of growing them again next year.  They are such a happy flower and bring me joy.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1098-dancing-cheek-to-cheek/940527