Why did my cilantro plants not grow? Do you know any organic ways to keep pests out of the garden?
These articles will help with growing cilantro: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-grow-cilantro-indoors.htm
These recipes will help with pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm
I live in Connecticut. Will the plant of cilantro come back next year after the winter or will it die with the cold?
Normally the plant will not come back, though in some areas it has been known to reseed. Therefore, it is possible that you could get one popping up somewhere in the garden. You can also allow it to bolt (go to seed) and then collect some for new plants next season.
In addition, the plant can be grown indoors as well. Here is more information on that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-grow-cilantro-indoors.htm
I am wondering how cold hardy Cilantro is. I wish there were some place to look up a plant name and it tell you.
Cilantro is actually quite tolerant of cold conditions. It can survive temperatures in the low to mid 20s. However, if a severe cold snap is expected and you are worried about your plants, you can simply cover them with a blanket or burlap for additional protection.
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/growing-coriander-seeds.htm
Coriander takes approximately 14-21 days to germinate. For best results you should plant in full sun and in well-drained soil.
My 8 yr. old daughter planted cilantro at school and brought it home the same day. A couple days later my 2 yr. old daughter threw it on the floor and some of the soil came out. I quickly scooped it all back in with the rest of the soil but now I'm afraid that might have ruined it. I keep it in the sunlight, water it when it feels dry, and it has the drainage holes. Nothing is sprouting yet. It's been probably a little over a week since she planted it. If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it. My daughter is so excited about this growing. Thank you.
Sounds like you've done about all you can at this point. It is possible, though, that the seeds could have been lost in the fall or may have gotten buried deeper when putting the soil back in the pot (this would make it take longer to sprout, if at all). All you can really do now is wait and see or you may want to consider replating some additional seeds and thin down the sprouts as needed should the others pop up.
We planted our cilantro plant as a plant and not a seed. How can you tell when the plant is ready to harvest and eat?
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-harvest-cilantro.htm
The flowers are very aromatic, though slightly different from the leaves, and seems they'd be good in salsa, etc. if they're not poisonous or something.
The flowers are not poisonous. They are edible and many people enjoy them. You can also roast the seeds and eat them as a snack food.