Chive Talking
This picture is the of beautiful Black Isle Blush Chives which was developed by the Poyntzfield Herb Nursery and won an RHS award of merit in 1995. Far too nice to eat - in fact I think it's so nice that I'm growing it as a border flower in my garden as well. As with most perennials , if I keep dead heading it I should have flowers all summer long.
Hi Liz,
From a permaculture perspective, there doesn't have to be an either / or with your beautiful chives, you can enjoy multiple outputs. Grow enough of them and you can enjoy their blooms and produce the most amazing looking salads; a salad bowl on the table, dressed with edible flowers is very impressive.
Posted by: Stuart & Gabrielle | May 28, 2007 at 12:10 PM
If you click on the link above it'll take you to the herb nursery that I bought them from. They come as little plants and the company do mail order. Perfect!
Posted by: Liz | May 08, 2007 at 08:06 AM
You are so right, the flowers are lovely. Where did you get the seeds from?
Posted by: frankie | May 04, 2007 at 06:22 PM