Chives

Chives

Care Guide: (Allium schoenoprasum) The slender, onion-flavored, green foliage of chives can be eaten fresh or cooked, and can even be frozen for use later. The cheery, lavender-pink flowers of this perennial herb are also edible and make this species a welcome addition to ornamental borders. Plants will self-sow. 12-20” Pant 4-8” apart Herb, Partial Sun, Perennial Number of Seeds […]

Flower, Shade Mix

Flower, Shade Mix

Care Guide: This shade seed mixture contains a colorful array of more than 15 annuals and perennials that tolerate partial shade. Not suitable for densely shaded areas, it works best in locations that receive strong, filtered sunlight or 1-4 hours of direct sun per day. You may sow the shade mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost […]

Kale, Blue Scotch Curled

Kale, Blue Scotch Curled

Care Guide: Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a variety that is delicious, nutritious, and attractive. An extremely strong producer – especially in cooler climates. Use Blue Curled Scotch Kale in salads or stir-frys. 12-15” leaves Plant 8-12” apart 30-60 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 5 Attributes Annual Full Sun Partial Sun […]

Lettuce, Amerikanischer Braun

Lettuce, Amerikanischer Braun

Care Guide: What’s not to like? The leaves of this boldly colored looseleaf lettuce are flavorful, sweet, crisp, and tender. Plants do well in summer heat and bear leaves that are light yellow-green in the center and dark red/purple toward the edges. Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or […]

Lettuce, Strela Green

Lettuce, Strela Green

Care Guide: This flavorful, decorative lettuce variety looks as great as it tastes and also tolerates heat! Sweet, crunchy, and not the least bit bitter, it dates from the 1500s and was reintroduced into the modern seed trade by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds, a Seed Savers Exchange lifetime member from Corvallis, Oregon. A unique star-shaped rosette of pointed, […]

Lettuce, Three Heart

Lettuce, Three Heart

Care Guide: This lettuce can be used in salads or as an addition to sandwiches and burgers. Mix it with other varieties to create a salad mix of different textures, colors, and flavors. Salads that have a lettuce base are often combined with grated cheese, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and rich and crispy meats like bacon or pork belly. […]

Lettuce, Winter Density

Lettuce, Winter Density

Care Guide: Also known as Craquerelle du Midi, bred in England. Large dark green curled leaves form upright 8-10″ heads. Sweet, crisp, and succulent. Slow to bolt in summer heat yet also cold tolerant. This lettuce can be used in salads or as an addition to sandwiches and burgers. Mix it with other varieties to create a salad mix of […]

Parsley, Flat Leaf

Parsley, Flat Leaf

Care Guide: Parsley is slow but reliably germinates, so have patience. Germination can be sped up a bit by soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting. Choose a sunny spot for your parsley plants and space 3-6 inches apart. Harvest in the morning for optimal flavor. Biennial. 60-75 days. Gemination time: 20-30 days Planting depth: 1/4″ Plant size: 12-18 inches […]

Parsley, Triple Curled

Parsley, Triple Curled

Care Guide: Closely curled dark-green leaves. Fast-growing, uniform strain. High in vitamins and minerals. Holds for a long time at harvesting stage, even in warm weather. Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Prefers full sun to […]

Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

Care Guide: One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds, this showy and easy-to-grow plant adds a flashy touch to the late summer landscape. Blooms heavily from July through September. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4′ tall. Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can […]

Snapdragon, Tetra Mix

Snapdragon, Tetra Mix

Care Guide: Robust, scented flowers in an abundance of colors harken back to old-fashioned annual cutting gardens. The undeniable vintage charm of this semi-dwarf snapdragon, which grows from 18”-24” high, enlivens garden beds and borders, as well as bouquets. Full to partial sun 6-12” Apart Annual, Flower, Full Sun, Partial Sun Number of Seeds 10 Attributes Annual Flower Full Sun […]

Thyme

Thyme

Care Guide: One of the most versatile herbs for cooking, thyme has complex aromatics that allow it to pair well with other spices to season meat or vegetables or to stand on its own when roasting chicken. It can be used fresh or dried. Perennial in zones 5-8, thyme grows 6-12” tall with a sprawling habit. Full Sun/Partial Shade 6-12” […]