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Care Guide: Versatile, drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow. A native plant that attracts a variety of pollinators, it pairs beautifully with other prairie favorites like Purple Coneflower and Butterfly Weed. Its adapatable nature makes it a great choice for poor soils and tough conditions. (Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved […]
Care Guide: Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is the state flower of Colorado. Hummingbirds and beneficial insects love the nectar of this special native wildflower. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Barely cover with soil as lights aids germination. Transplant to sunny spot in cool climate or filtered shade in hot climates. Planting depth: 1/16″. Days to germination: 21-28 Plant Spacing: […]
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 […]
Care Guide: Plants are very adaptable, tolerating both moist and moderately dry conditions once established. Sow seeds in a sunny location during spring through early fall. Cover lightly with ⅛ “ of fine soil firmly pressed down. Keep evenly moist until plants begin to grow. Covering with loose straw will help maintain moisture. 12-36″ Flower, Full Sun, Perennial Number of […]
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 […]
Care Guide: This essential herb bears fragrant grey-green, needle like foliage and spikes of violet-blue flowers. Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Success is greatly improved if seeds are sown in a container and placed into a plastic bag and refrigerated for 4-6 weeks. Once removed from refrigeration, place in an area that is between 55-65°.Plant out after […]
Care Guide: Standing 12-36 inches tall, these beautiful flowers will create a show-stopping display in your outdoor space. As a late spring bloomer, Russell Lupine graces your garden with its majestic presence from late May to mid-June. It’s important to note that plants and seeds are poisonous to livestock, so take necessary precautions if you have farm animals nearby. Blooms […]
Care Guide: 8 to 10 weeks before last frost, start seeds indoors. Light is required for gemination; barely cover seeds. When established, harden off and transplant 12″ apart into soil that drains well. Plant reaches 12″ tall with velvety gray-green leaves and small pink flowers. May be dried for long-term storage but is most flavorful when harvested fresh. Marjoram is […]
Care Guide: Select a sunny location and sow seed after all danger of frost has passed. Oregano is a perennial so plant in a permanent location. Plant seed 1/16” deep in rows 2 feet apart, spacing seeds 1” apart in the row. Cover with soil well pressed down. Flavor is best before plant blooms. Pick leaves as needed and use […]
Care Guide: Rosemary is a woody perennial herb. It has fragrant, evergreen leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers when in bloom. The plant grows as a woody shrub and is widely used in cooking, especially for seasoning meats, potatoes, and breads. Besides its culinary use, rosemary is valued for its aromatic oils and is often grown in gardens […]
Care Guide: Plant seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. May be planted as late as mid-summer for harvest in late fall or next year. Plant seeds 1” apart and cover with ½” of fine soil, well pressed down. Leaves can be cut anytime for fresh use. For winter use, cut entire plant and hang upside down […]
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” […]
