Care Guide: Plant seeds outdoors after all danger of frost is past. Plant in rows 2 feet apart spacing seeds ½” apart and cover with ⅛” of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge. May be grown indoors year round, if supplied with plenty of light. Use fresh, dry or frozen in salads, soups, sauces, meats […]
Care Guide: Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is the state flower of Colorado. Blue flowers with white corollas atop delicate, fern-like foliage. Perennial that is easy to grow in a variety of conditions. 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. Keep seeds […]
Care Guide: Native to the eastern half of the U.S. where it thrives in most any-well drained soil, this familiar milkweed species, also known as butterfly flower, produces clusters of stunning, sweetly scented, nectar-rich flowers in shades of pink on 3-4’ plants. Monarch butterflies depend on milkweed plants for forage and to lay their eggs, making this a natural choice […]
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: 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 […]
Care Guide: ‘Munstead’ Lavender is an English Lavender that has fragrant, cool lavender-blue spikes and gray-green, mounded foliage. You can start Munstead lavender seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. You can also sow them directly into a well-worked, finely textured garden bed in full sun. 100-110 days. Days to germination: 14-28 days. Soil temp: 60°-70°F Planting […]
Care Guide: Very hardy 36″ tall plants with thick, solid, pure-white base. Even with its large size, the stalk retains its tenderness and mild flavor. Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep and space 1″ in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow. 110-135 […]
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. Russell Lupine thrives in full sun and enjoys moderate to moist conditions, making it a versatile and easy-to-grow plant. Its adaptability makes it […]
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. Roughly 400-500 seeds in packet. Plant reaches 12″ tall with velvety gray-green leaves and small pink flowers. May be dried for long-term storage but is most flavorful […]
Care Guide: Beautiful burgundy skin gives this large, firm, sweet onion its name. Perfect for storing, this long-day onion lasts up to 6 months. Reliable plants yield crunchy, aromatic bulbs. Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼” deep and space 1″ in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow […]
Care Guide: Large, round bulbs boast sweet, mild, juicy flesh. Famous for its mild flavor, this long-day sweet onion is the only northern onion ever to match the quality of the popular Vidalia types. Well-grown bulbs can reach 2 pounds apiece and will store 2-3 months. Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼” deep and space 1″ in all directions. Transplant […]
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: These low-maintenance flowers are drought-tolerant once established and attract beneficial pollinators, making them ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens. For best results, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy until germination. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outside after the danger of frost has passed. These versatile seeds can thrive in both methods. Alaska […]
Care Guide: Also known as Wonderberry, these prolific bushy plants are loaded with small, slightly sweet, dull blue berries. Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Transplant outdoors 24″ apart in rows 36″ apart. Sunberries tolerate a wide variety of climates and conditions, but do not tolerate frost. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space […]
Care Guide: Plant seeds in loose, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Lightly cover with soil and water well. Seeds should sprout in 1–2 weeks. Transplant seedlings when they have one or more sets of true leaves and the danger of frost has passed. Space swamp milkweed plants 30–36 inches apart. Full Sun, Herb, Perennial Number of Seeds 10 […]
