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Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden

2005-07-11T18:12:00.000-05:00

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden: "Plan Before You Plant - It�s winter, and as you gaze out your picture window, all you see is a 50 square foot patch of bare dirt. After a foray through the top 10 plant c..."

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden

2005-07-05T11:18:00.000-05:00

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden: "Winter Gardening - Ok, the title ' winter gardening 'might be a tad bit misleading. I am not suggesting that you actually garden during the winter but you should be "

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden

2005-07-04T19:46:00.000-05:00

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden: "Hybrid Tea Roses - Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the world�s favourite roses and are available in many gorgeous colors. Hybrid tea roses are a..."

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden

2005-06-18T13:07:00.000-05:00

Everything to do with Gardening - Dale's Garden: "All About Miniature Roses - Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have all of the fragrance and beauty of a regular rose, but they have smaller blooms. These..." Read the Rest of the article at http://www.Dales-Garden

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Royal Mix Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Royal Mix Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Royal Family Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a vining, spring flower type of sweet pea. The royal series are larger flowered and more heat resistant than other spring types. Sweet peas are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. These spring flowering sweet peas have a very wide range of color shades. In warm cl..

2005-05-19T08:16:00.000-05:00

Royal Chantenay Carrot

home prev up next Seeds Royal Chantenay Carrot The Carrot Royal Chantenay, 'Daucus carota var staivus', produces home grown carrots that taste better than store bought. They have a sweet, crisp, nice flavor and they are excellent for heavy, clay dominated soils. Royal Chantenay is considered an excellent all around carrot by combining excellent qualities such as flavor, shallow soil growth,..

2005-05-19T08:02:00.000-05:00

Round Black Spanish Radish

home prev up next Seeds Round Black Spanish Radish The Radish Round Black Spanish, 'Raphanus sativus', is a winter radish with black skin and white flesh. Radish lovers should try this often neglected group of winter radishes. The large roots are excellent for slices on sandwiches or in salads. The flesh has a medium-hot flavor and they can be stored for a long time. Radishes prefer loose, l..

2005-05-19T07:46:00.000-05:00

Rosie Oday Alyssum

home prev up next Seeds Rosie Oday Alyssum The Alyssum Sweet Rosie ODay, 'Tpomoea purpurea', displays rose-pink blossoms on low, compact plants. This sweetly scented Alyssum is covered with tiny rose-pink flowers that form mini-rosettes. Sweet Rosie Odays bloom in late spring through first fall frost. The Alyssum blooms very quickly after seeding, usually in about 6 weeks. In climate zones 9..

2005-05-19T07:32:00.000-05:00

Rosemary

home prev up next Seeds Rosemary The Rosemary plant, 'Rosmarinus officinalis', has a pine flavor and is a must for lamb, pork, poultry, carrots, and peas. Rosemary is an excellent container herb for indoors and adds a wonderful aroma. The very aromatic smell of the rosemary will make you fall in love with this herb. The Rosemary has very narrow grey-green needlelike leaves that are 1/2 to 1..

2005-05-19T07:17:00.000-05:00

Rose Larkspur

home prev up next Seeds Rose Larkspur The Larkspur Rose, 'Consolida ambigua', has tall spires of rose colored flowers. It is considered one of the best for cut and dried flower arrangements. The 1/4 to 1/2 inch rose colored flowers are densely packed on tall stems. The Rose Larkspur blooms in mid spring to early summer.They like moist, rich, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Plant..

2005-05-19T07:01:00.000-05:00

Romano Snap Bean Pole

home prev up next Seeds Romano Snap Bean Pole The Bean Pole Snap Romano, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', produces over a long period of time, and this Italian green bean is considered one of the best tasting beans available. The snap bean, or green bean, is eaten pod and all. The Romano has an unsurpassed beany/nutty flavor. In addition, the pole snap beans will use less garden space by growing vertic..

2005-05-19T06:47:00.000-05:00

Romanian Sweet Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Romanian Sweet Pepper The Pepper Sweet Romaine, 'Capsicum annum', produces a rainbow of pepper colors in your garden and on your table. Romaine Peppers are sweet and full flavored. They are perfect for salads, grilling or roasting. Romaime Peppers start out ivory-colored , turn orange, then mature to red. All three color stages can appear at one time. This pepper plan..

2005-05-19T06:32:00.000-05:00

Romaine- Paris Island Lettuce

home prev up next Seeds Romaine- Paris Island Lettuce The Lettuce Romaine Parris Island Cos, 'Lactuca sativa', is an old favorite romaine that is named for Parris Island off South Carolina. The crunchy leaves, creamy heart, and the vigorous growth are just a few words that describe Parris Island Romaine. Parris Island is 8 to 12 inches tall with upright, dark green leaves that are slightly c..

2005-05-19T06:15:00.000-05:00

Romaine Freckles Lettuce

home prev up next Seeds Romaine Freckles Lettuce The Lettuce Romaine Freckles, 'Lactuca sativa', is an Heirloom Romaine with maroon splotches that handles heat well. Make a non-traditional Caesar salad with this gorgeous romaine. This Heirloom is both heat tolerant and very tasty. The Austrians call Freckles forellenschuss which translates as trout, self e..

2005-05-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Roma Tomato

home prev up next Seeds Roma Tomato The Tomato Bush Italian Roma, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a determinate type Heirloom paste tomato from Italy. The Italian Roma is an absolutely excellent, old heirloom tomato used for sauce or canning. The very firm, meaty 3 inch pear-shaped fruits have very few seeds. They are very productive and can produce up to 200 fruits on compact vines. Tomatoe..

2005-05-19T05:45:00.000-05:00

Rocky Mountain Blue Penstemon

home prev up next Seeds Rocky Mountain Blue Penstemon The Penstemon Rocky Mountain Blue, 'Penstemon strictus', has elegant bluish purple spikes of tubular flowers that lend a touch of formality to the dry flower garden. Rocky Mountain Penstemon enhances the garden twelve months of the year. The exquisite blue flower spikes are followed by graceful seed pods. In winter, evergreen basal rosett..

2005-05-19T05:30:00.000-05:00

Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine

home prev up next Seeds Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine The Columbine Rocky Mountain Blue, 'Aquilegea caerulea', contains nectar in the tip of the petal's narrow spur that can only be reached by hummingbirds. It is the state flower of Colorado. This is a great addition to any perennial garden. The 2 inch or longer blue and white flowers appear atop wiry stems. Plant in early spring or as late..

2005-05-19T05:15:00.000-05:00

Rocket Salad Arugula

home prev up next Seeds Rocket Salad Arugula The Arugula Rocket Salad Roquette, 'Eruca sativa', is one of the most popular new greens. The interesting flavor of Arugula will add spunk to any boring salad. Descriptions such as hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy are used to describe Arugula. Roquette Arugula is most often eaten raw in salads but is also stea..

2005-05-19T05:00:00.000-05:00

Rhubarb Ruby Red Swiss Chard

home prev up next Seeds Rhubarb Ruby Red Swiss Chard The Swiss Chard Ruby Red/Rhubarb, 'Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)', has sweet and tender rhubarb-like stalks that are decorative and tasty. You will love the color of Ruby Red. The deep crimson stalks and veins are contrasted by dark-green heavily crumpled large leaves. The leaves are tastier, some believe, than spinach and the stalks crunch..

2005-05-19T04:45:00.000-05:00

Red akashiso Shiso Perilla

home prev up next Seeds Red akashiso Shiso Perilla The Shiso Perilla Red (Akashiso), 'Perella frutescens 'crispa', is an intoxicating flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro and it also is an attractive bedding plant. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. The Shiso is also an exce..

2005-05-19T04:30:00.000-05:00

Red Winter Kale

home prev up next Seeds Red Winter Kale The Kale Red Winter, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephla)', is a rare strain of Kale that has very tender, sweet leaves compared to other kales. Most Kale gets sweeter as the first frost hits. Red Winter, an improved Red Russian Kale, is sweet all the time and it is also very tender. Red Winter is excellent for your mesclun salad mixes, tasty garnishes, and l..

2005-05-19T04:15:00.000-05:00

Red Sails Leaf Lettuce

home prev up next Seeds Red Sails Leaf Lettuce The Lettuce Red Sails, 'Lactuca sativa', is an All America Winner. This leaf lettuce has it all: heat and bolt resistance, fast growth, pretty foliage, and a great flavor. Leaf lettuce lovers will love Red Sails for its quick maturing (45 days) and its wonderful flavor. It is very heat resistant so it can be enjoyed most of the year. Red Sails d..

2005-05-19T04:00:00.000-05:00

Red Rubin Basil

home prev up next Seeds Red Rubin Basil The Basil Red Rubin, 'Ocimum basilicum Purpurascens', has rich, dark purple leaves that are an exciting contrast in salads, pasta dishes, vinegar, and as an ornamental in the garden. Red Rubin Basil is an improved Dark Opal Basil, a 1992 All America Selections Winner. Red Rubin is much more uniform in color than other purple basils. Plant 1..

2005-05-19T03:45:00.000-05:00

Red Leaf Edible Amaranth

home prev up next Seeds Red Leaf Edible Amaranth The Amaranth Edible Red Leaf, 'Amaranthus tricolor', is a heat loving summer green that is even more nutritious than spinach or beet greens. This plant is showy enough for blower beds with its coleus appearance. The flavorful foliage has a hearty spinach flavor that is sweet and slightly tangy. Amaranth loves the heat and is a favorite source..

2005-05-19T03:30:00.000-05:00

Red Giant Mustard

home prev up next Seeds Red Giant Mustard The Mustard Gai Choy Red Giant, 'Brassica juncea (integlifolia group)', is one of the most delicious greens available. It has quite a different flavor than American mustards. Red Giant Mustard is particularly overlooked by American gardeners for spinach and that is a shame. The unique, spicy flavor is excellent in mixed salads or straight as its own..

2005-05-19T03:15:00.000-05:00

Red & Yellow Blend Currant Tomato

home prev up next Seeds Red & Yellow Blend Currant Tomato The Tomato Cherry Currant Red and Yellow Blend, 'Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium', produces pea-sized tomatoes that are intensely flavored and a charming addition to salads. The Red and Yellow Currants are not make a tomato raisin. Red and Yellow Blend is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until fr..

2005-05-19T02:45:00.000-05:00

Rainbow Blend Coleus

home prev up next Seeds Rainbow Blend Coleus The Coleus Rainbow Blend, 'Coleus hybridus', is one of the best plants for adding masses of colorful foliage to shady areas. Great in north facing flower beds and around shade trees. It is also an excellent houseplant that will add color on those dreary winter days. The foliage colors are white, bronze, gold, copper, yellow, pink, red, and purple...

2005-05-19T02:30:00.000-05:00

Raab- Rapini Broccoli

home prev up next Seeds Raab- Rapini Broccoli The Broccoli Raab Rapini, 'Brussica rapa (ruvo group)', is known at Italian broccoli. The Raab Rapini has delicate, tender shoots with a spicy but wonderful broccoli-like flavor. Raab is grown for the asparagus-like spring shoot. There is a reason the Europeans love Broccoli Raab, it is a connoisseur's delight. Broccoli Raab Rapini prefers light,..

2005-05-19T02:15:00.000-05:00

Purple Top White Globe Turnip

home prev up next Seeds Purple Top White Globe Turnip The Turnip Purple Top White Globe, 'Brassica rapa', is a vegetable you may not have tried. Turnips are sweet and mild and are grown by some for the very tasty greens. The very tasty, sweet and mild roots are eaten fresh or cooked like potatoes. The greens are even more nutritious and are considered one of best flavors in the greens catego..

2005-05-19T02:00:00.000-05:00

Purple Robe Nierembergia

home prev up next Seeds Purple Robe Nierembergia The Nierembergia Purple Robe (Dwarf Cupflower), 'Nierembergia hippomanica', is a wonderful plant either as a perennial in Zones 7 or warmer, or as an annual everywhere else. The Purple Robe is smothered with hundreds of dainty saucer-shaped flowers during the summer. The flowers are a very deep blue/violet and are saucer shaped with a 1 inch r..

2005-05-19T01:45:00.000-05:00

Purple Queen Snap Bean Bush

home prev up next Seeds Purple Queen Snap Bean Bush The Bean Bush Purple Queen, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', has beautiful deep purple pods that turn deep forest green when cooked. The beans have a great fresh flavor and they are also good canned or frozen. The snap bean is eaten pod and all and is one of those vegetables like tomatoes that taste significantly better grown at home rather than bough..

2005-05-19T01:30:00.000-05:00

Purple Coneflower Echinacea

home prev up next Seeds Purple Coneflower Echinacea The Echinacea Purple Coneflower, 'Echinacea purpurea', is a long lived tough perennial that withstands drought, wind and humidity and it is used for its suspected medicinal value. The Purple Coneflower has 2 to 3 inch long drooping petals that are surrounded with a purple/maroon/brown conical center, 3 inches in diameter. Plant in early spr..

2005-05-19T01:15:00.000-05:00

Purple Beauty Bell Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Purple Beauty Bell Pepper The Pepper Bell Purple Beauty, 'Capsicum annuum', is a compact plant with very meaty, thick-fleshed, sweet, purple peppers. It is unlike most peppers which start out green, this one starts out purple and provides color early in the season. This is another exciting pepper to add to your collection of beautiful sweet bell peppers. Peppers use q..

2005-05-19T01:00:00.000-05:00

Purple & White Vienna Blend Kohlrabi

home prev up next Seeds Purple & White Vienna Blend Kohlrabi The Kohlrabi Purple & White Vienna Blend, 'Brassica oleracea', is a curiously shaped member of the cabbage family. Kohlrabi is a crisp, mild and sweet source of fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C. It may look like a space alien has invaded your garden, but you'll welcome not only Kohlrabi's unusual shape and it's cris..

2005-05-19T00:45:00.000-05:00

Pumpkin Big Max

home prev up next Seeds Pumpkin Big Max The Pumpkin Big Max, 'Cucurbita maxima', is a large pumpkin that may reach 100 pounds. Grow the biggest Jack-O-Lantern in the neighborhood and it is good for pies and canning! Big Max is the choice of professional pumpkin contestants . The smooth light orange skin is perfect for Halloween carving or other holiday decorations. To..

2005-05-19T00:30:00.000-05:00

Progress #9 Pea Shelling

home prev up next Seeds Progress #9 Pea Shelling The Pea Shelling Progress # 9, 'Pisum sativum', is an old favorite and this 18 plant needs no staking and has plump peas with a superb flavor. Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to pop open a pod and eat the peas? As an adult, you will enjoy the wonderful taste of Progress # 9 and appreciate the dwarf vines which require n..

2005-05-19T00:15:00.000-05:00

Prince John Viola

home prev up next Seeds Prince John Viola The Viola Prince John, Viola cornuta', is an easy to grow Viola. The bright, cheery blossoms of the Prince John create dramatic combos with Lobelia or Alyssum. In cold climates, fall planting produces fall, early winter, and spring color. Viola Prince Johns bloom fall through spring in warm climates. The Prince John will overwinter in climates as col..

2005-05-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

Prairie Coneflower Echinacea

home prev up next Seeds Prairie Coneflower Echinacea The Echinacea Prairie Coneflower, 'Echinacea angustifolia', is a more potent narrow leaf species of Purple Coneflower and is used for its suspected medicinal value. This Coneflower is used by Native Americans to treat snakebites and other maladies. It is an easy to care for North American Native Wild Flower. It is long lived ah has a relat..

2005-05-18T23:45:00.000-05:00

Pony Tails Grass

home prev up next Seeds Pony Tails Grass The Grass Pony Tails, 'Stipa tenuissima', is very graceful with a soft fair-colored pony tail, This perennial will come back every year and bloom the first year. Plants do not get anymore graceful than Pony Tails. Pony Tails Grass has soft 8 inch plumes atop the plants. The flower heads appear in the summer. After sowing, flower heads will appear in 1..

2005-05-18T23:30:00.000-05:00

Plains Dwarf Bicolor Coreopsis

home prev up next Seeds Plains Dwarf Bicolor Coreopsis The Coreopsis Plains Dwarf Bicolor, 'Coreopsis tinctoria (Calliopsis)', is a cheerful member of the Sunflower family and will delight gardeners with its vivid yellow and maroon flowers and feathery green foliage. The Coreopsis Dwarf Bicolor is very easy to grow and displays brilliant, easy color with continuous blooms. The flowers are 1..

2005-05-18T23:15:00.000-05:00

Pink Banana Winter Squash

home prev up next Seeds Pink Banana Winter Squash The Squash Winter Pink Banana, 'Cucurbita maxima', is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. The very smooth velvety skin make it attractive as well as tasty. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or c..

2005-05-18T23:00:00.000-05:00

Pimiento Sweet Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Pimiento Sweet Pepper The Pepper Sweet Pimiento, 'Capsicum annuum', is a sweet, juicy, aromatic, scarlet pepper with very mild flavor. The Pimiento is excellent for stuffing or pickling and fresh in salads. This pepper provides the familiar red plug in green olives. Pimiento peppers are excellent pickled and delicious when used for stuffed appe..

2005-05-18T22:45:00.000-05:00

Persian Carpet Zinnia

home prev up next Seeds Persian Carpet Zinnia The Zinnia Persian Carpet, 'Zinnia haageana (mexicana)', creates a carpet of warm, festive colors in your flowerbed. The Mexican Sinnia is very heat and drought tolerant and it attracts butterflies. The 1 to 2 inch single and double flowers appear in purple, red, and chocolate with white and yellow tips. This Zinnia will bloom from early summer t..

2005-05-18T22:30:00.000-05:00

Perfume Delight Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Perfume Delight Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Perfume Delight, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a mixture of several colors of very fragrant sweet peas. The fragrance of these flowers will take you to times past. The flowers are slightly smaller, 3/4 to 1 inch flowers, than other annual sweet peas, but they are more heat resistant. They will bloom about 1 week longer than other swee..

2005-05-18T22:15:00.000-05:00

Perennial Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Perennial Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Pearl Blend Perennial, 'Lathyrus latifolius', blooms all summer long and tolerates drought. Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of Sweet Peas without planting every year. One problem gardeners have with sweet peas is sowing them too late. The 1.5 inch flowers are a little smaller than other sweet peas and range in color from white to purpl..

2005-05-18T22:00:00.000-05:00

Perennial Bloom

home prev up next Seeds Perennial Bloom The Perennial Bloom is a mix of many perennials that are the mainstay of many a garden. They provide an enormous array of colors, shapes, textures and bloom times, year after year. Most perennials require minimum maintenance once established. This mix of nineteen varieties includes flowers from subtle to showy. Some of the perennials included are Baske..

2005-05-18T21:45:00.000-05:00

Pepperochini Pepper Greek

home prev up next Seeds Pepperochini Pepper Greek The Pepper Chile Pepperoncini Greek, 'Capsicum annuum', is the essential pickled pepper in Greek salads and antipasto platters. The flavorful golden pepper is the classic garnish for deli sandwiches, salads and pizza. It is usually picked and pickled in the yellow stage. The Pepperoncini Greek Chile pepper holds its color and flavor well when..

2005-05-18T21:30:00.000-05:00

Peppermint Stick Zinnia

home prev up next Seeds Peppermint Stick Zinnia The Zinnia Peppermint Stick, 'Zinnia elegans', displays flowers that are as tantalizing as their namesake candy; no flower is the same. When Peppermint Stick start blooming the neighbors will say Wow . This dramatic Zinnia is excellent in containers and is great for dried or cut flowers. They are striped and blotched scar..

2005-05-18T21:15:00.000-05:00

Pencil Pod Snap Bean Bush

home prev up next Seeds Pencil Pod Snap Bean Bush The Bean Bush, Snap Pencil Pod, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a very adaptable wax bean that will grow anywhere in the country. It has excellent bean flavor with very attractive bright yellow pods. The bright yellow pods borne on the upper part of the bush make Pencil Pod an attractive addition to any garden. The very tasty 6 inch pods have black..

2005-05-18T21:00:00.000-05:00

Pear Bi- color Ornamental Gourd

home prev up next Seeds Pear Bi- color Ornamental Gourd The Gourd Ornamental Pear Bicolor, 'Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera', is a wonderfully colored gourd. The Pear Bicolor gourd looks great nestled in a harvest basket or on a Thanksgiving table. The Pear Bicolor Gourd is a colorful addition to any gourd arrangement with the lower half being green and the upper half being yellow or tan. The Pe..

2005-05-18T20:45:00.000-05:00

Peach Melba Nasturtium

home prev up next Seeds Peach Melba Nasturtium The Nasturtium Peach Melba, 'Tropaeolum minus', combines the peppery flavor and the cream petals with a throat of red raspberry for a real winner .Peach Melba's beautiful flowers are held above the foliage. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers. The Peach Melba Nastutium has 2 to 21/2 inch flowers that bloom 6 weeks after s..

2005-05-18T20:30:00.000-05:00

Pattypan Scallop Blend Summer Squash

home prev up next Seeds Pattypan Scallop Blend Summer Squash The Squash Summer Scallop Blend, 'Cucurbita pepo (Hybrid)', has a slightly spicier, nuttier flavor than other summer squashes. We have chosen not just any blend of different colored patttypan squash, we have chosen the best. The Scallop Blend includes, 'Peter Pan', an All America winner with incredible yields and adaptability, 'Sun..

2005-05-18T20:15:00.000-05:00

Pastel Sunset Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Pastel Sunset Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Pastel Sunset, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is an artist's palette of soft shades, including cream, almond, pink, lavender and white. The 1 to 2 inch flowers are lightly fragrant. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. They will generally..

2005-05-18T20:00:00.000-05:00

Pastel Blend Balloon Flower

home prev up next Seeds Pastel Blend Balloon Flower The Balloon Flower Pastel Blend, 'Platycodon grandiflorus', displays fascinating inflated buds that open to reveal star-shaped flowers. The flowers are 2 to 3 inches across. The unique green buds mature to violet, white, and rose colored flowers. The rose bells of the balloon flower are delicately accented with purple veining and creamy yel..

2005-05-18T19:45:00.000-05:00

Pasilla Baijo Chile Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Pasilla Baijo Chile Pepper The Pepper Chile Pasilla Bajio, 'Capsicum annuum', is also called chilaca and chile negro . It is mainly used as a dried pod or powder. The rich, smoky, mildly hot flavor is indispensable in mole sauces. Pasilla is a little raisin in Spanish, refer..

2005-05-18T19:30:00.000-05:00

Partial Shade Mix

home prev up next Seeds Partial Shade Mix This mixture is a premium blend proven in areas that receive a minimum of 4 hours of sun a day. It contains 25 shade-tolerant species including foxglove, wallflower, viola, dame's rocket, and columbine. This mix is great for use up against a fence or building, or near trees where sunlight is diminished. $5.95 Buy now!..

2005-05-18T19:15:00.000-05:00

Pampas Plume Celosia

home prev up next Seeds Pampas Plume Celosia The Celosia Pampas Plume, 'Celosia argentea plumosa', has dramatic masses of soft, feathery plumes that are stunning in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The upright plumes are 6 to 12 inches tall with flowers the colors of scarlet, rose, carmine, gold, cream and bronze. The Celosia argentea are widely cultivated as a bedding annual. Plant in t..

2005-05-18T19:00:00.000-05:00

Painted Robinsons Mix Daisy

home prev up next Seeds Painted Robinsons Mix Daisy The Daisy Painted Robinsons Blend, 'Chrysanthemum coccineum', has bright beautiful 3 inch daisy-like flowers on long stems which makes the Painted Daisy a great cut flower. It's hard to believe that flowers this bright and dramatic come from a perennial plant. Another common name for the Painted Daisy is Pyrethrum. Plant in the spring, 2 we..

2005-05-18T18:45:00.000-05:00

Pacific NW Mix

home prev up next Seeds Pacific NW Mix For Northern CA, Western OR, WA. This premium mixture is blended to take advantage of the wet coastal climate of this region, which is a natural garden for wildflowers. Many of the Pacific coast natives are included such as chinese houses, farewell-to-spring, and California poppy. Plant almost anytime along the coast; at higher elevations, after spring..

2005-05-18T18:30:00.000-05:00

Pacific Giant Mix Delphinium

home prev up next Seeds Pacific Giant Mix Delphinium The Delphinium Pacific Giant Blend, 'Delphinium elatum', is one of the most breathtaking plants you can grow in your garden. The Pacific Giant Blend is statuesque and spectacular in color. The tall and closely packed, large, well formed blossoms appear in colors of pink, violet, and many shades of blue. Plant in the spring after the last a..

2005-05-18T18:15:00.000-05:00

Pacific Beauty Calendula

home prev up next Seeds Pacific Beauty Calendula The Calendula Pacific Beauty (Pot Marigold), 'Calendula officinalis', is very easy to grow, and an adaptive plant that will prosper under most conditions. Calendula, an old English cottage garden flower, is not fancy, but if you are looking for something with large, beautiful flowers that is easy to grow, this is the plant. The Pacific Beauty..

2005-05-18T18:00:00.000-05:00

Ornamental Varingata Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Ornamental Varingata Pepper The Pepper Ornamental, 'Caosicum annuum', is a stunning variegated foliaged pepper with deep purple flowers. Why grow a pepper as an ornamental? Because ornamental peppers, particularly this one, may be the most beautiful plant in your flower garden. The Ornamental Pepper has white, light/medium/dark green variegated foliage with purple vei..

2005-05-18T17:45:00.000-05:00

Ornamental Mix Sunflower

home prev up next Seeds Ornamental Mix Sunflower The Sunflower Ornamental Blend, 'Helianthus annuus', is simply the prettiest combination of sunflowers we have ever seen. The Ornamental Blend includes Velvet Queen, Autumn Beauty, Lemon Queen, and Indian Blanket. The colors range from a soft, pretty lemon yellow to a dark velvety burgundy and from a orange/bronze bicolor to an almost endless..

2005-05-18T17:30:00.000-05:00

Oriental Nights Alyssum

home prev up next Seeds Oriental Nights Alyssum The Alyssum Sweet Oriental Nights, 'Lobularia maritima', displays tiny, rich, solid, deep purple flowers that make this low ground cover a delight. It is a wonderful annual ground cover. The Alyssum blooms all growing season. Nothing adds more to summer days than the frangrance of sweet Alyssum. The flowers are very small at 1/4 inch deep purpl..

2005-05-18T17:15:00.000-05:00

Oriental Mix Poppy

home prev up next Seeds Oriental Mix Poppy The Poppy Oriental, Oriental Blend, 'Papaver orientale', will be the most dramatic flower in your garden when its large 4 to 8 inch crepe paper-like flowers appear. This is a very hardy perennial in cooler climates and it is short lived in warmer climates, but no less dramatic. The foliage completely dies back after bloom and reappears in the fall...

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Ori Bell Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Ori Bell Pepper The Pepper Bell Ori, 'Capsicum annuum (Hybrid)', will set fruit in adverse weather conditions and that makes it an easy to grow garden variety. Ori produces a large number of thick-walled, big, bright yellow peppers under adverse conditions. The Ori turns directly from green to a bright yellow. The peppers are large, well-lobed, and semi-long. Pepper s..

2005-05-18T16:46:00.000-05:00

Oregon Sugar Pod Pea Edible Pod

home prev up next Seeds Oregon Sugar Pod Pea Edible Pod The Pea Snow Oregon Sugar Pod, 'Pisum sativum', is a flat podded type pea that has great disease resistance and has tasty, stringless pods for stir fry or salads. This is one of the three vegetables that tastes much better garden grown than from a store. Oregon Sugar Pod produces a huge number of 4 inch tasty pods which are harvested an..

2005-05-18T16:33:00.000-05:00

Oregon Sugar Pod Edible Pod Pea

home prev up next Seeds Oregon Sugar Pod Edible Pod Pea The Pea Snow Oregon Sugar Pod ll, 'Pisum sativum', is a flat podded type pea that has great disease resistance and is tasty and stringless. This is one of those vegetables that tastes much better garden grown than from a store. The Oregon Sugar Pod ll produces a huge number of 4 inch tasty pods which are harvested and eaten when the pod..

2005-05-18T16:16:00.000-05:00

Orange California Poppy

home prev up next Seeds Orange California Poppy The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch..

2005-05-18T16:00:00.000-05:00

Old Spice Blend Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Old Spice Blend Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Old Spice Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', exhibits a mixture of old heirloom sweet pea varieties. The Old Spice Blend displays a mixture of white, cream, pink, rose, scarlet, lavender, purple, bicolors, and striped flowers. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. The plants stop bloomi..

2005-05-18T15:46:00.000-05:00

Old Original Israeli Muskmelon

home prev up next Seeds Old Original Israeli Muskmelon The Muskmelon Israeli, 'Cucumis melo', has creamy-white flesh and a unique and very tasty flavor. Large, oval, 7 to 8 pound fruits are on very vigorous and productive vines. The fruit is very aromatic and the flavor is unique, making this melon a variety worth trying. The fruits do not have ribs or sutures and has sparse netting with a y..

2005-05-18T15:31:00.000-05:00

Ocean Foam Sweet Pea

home prev up next Seeds Ocean Foam Sweet Pea The Sweet Pea Ocean Foam, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a special blend of heirloom old spice sweet peas that are highly scented and heat resistant. The Ocean Foam is a blend of navy, med-blue, light blue and cream colored 1 to 2 inch flowers. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. The plants stop bloomin..

2005-05-18T15:17:00.000-05:00

Oak Leaf Leaf Lettuce

home prev up next Seeds Oak Leaf Leaf Lettuce The Lettuce Oak Leaf, 'Lactuca sativa', is an old time favorite. Oak Leaf lettuce makes classy mixed salads and stays tasty even in drought and heat. If you get your garden in a little late, Oak Leaf lettuce may be one of the best varieties for you. Oak Leaf will stay tasty and non-bitter well into the heat of summer. The leaves are very attracti..

2005-05-18T15:01:00.000-05:00

NuMex Joe E Parker Chile Pepper

home prev up next Seeds NuMex Joe E Parker Chile Pepper The Pepper Chile NuMex Joe E Parker, 'Capsicum annuum', is an 8 inch long, thick walled, mildly hot Anaheim type pepper that is excellent for stuffing or roasting. The NuMex Joe E Parker is an improved version of 'New Mexico . It has thicker walls, more flesh and the peppers are longer. This Anaheim type pepper is excellent c..

2005-05-18T14:46:00.000-05:00

Northeast Mix

home prev up next Seeds Northeast Mix For CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV. This famous mix has been refined and improved every year since we began in 1981. Literally hundreds of thousands of homeowners and commercial users have raved about its success. Great annual color right from the beginning, and a particularly permanent selection of hardy perennials that increase over the..

2005-05-18T14:31:00.000-05:00

None-So-Pretty Catchfly

home prev up next Seeds None-So-Pretty Catchfly The Catchfly None-So-Pretty, 'Silene armeria', has a spectacular hot pink color all spring, summer, and fall. Planted in mass, Catchfly has an absolutely breathtaking impact. The sticky stems captures insects, hence the name. The flowers are displayed in small, hot pink clusters. The None-So-Pretty bloom from late spring to fall. In warm climat..

2005-05-18T14:15:00.000-05:00

New Zealand Spinach

home prev up next Seeds New Zealand Spinach The Spinach New Zealand, 'Tetragonia expanse', is an Heirloom spinach that tastes like spinach but loves hot weather. The New Zealand provides continuous greens from May to October! Discovered by Sir Joseph Banks off the coast of New Zealand during the 1770 voyage of Captain James Cook and enjoyed by 18th century gardeners. To harvest, simply cut 3..

2005-05-18T14:00:00.000-05:00

New Kurodo Asian Carrot

home prev up next Seeds New Kurodo Asian Carrot The Carrot Asian New Kurodo, 'Daucus carota var staivus', is popular in the Orient. The New Kurodo is one of the sweetest carrots you will ever eat. Late planting your garden? Kurodo is quite heat resistant, so don't hesitate to plant in the late spring when you might be nervous about planting other carrots. New Kurodo has smooth, tapered roots..

2005-05-18T13:45:00.000-05:00

Nest Egg Ornamental Gourd

home prev up next Seeds Nest Egg Ornamental Gourd The Gourd Ornamental Nest Egg, 'Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera', is very similar in size and shape to a hen's egg. The Nest Egg is used as a decorative egg in baskets and Easter arrangements. Arrange them in gourd bowl, paint as Easter eggs, or you can make a unique and useful tea ball. Gourds should be kept evenly moist and at the end of the se..

2005-05-18T13:30:00.000-05:00

Nero Toscana Kale

home prev up next Seeds Nero Toscana Kale The Kale Italian Lacinato Nero Toscana, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)', is an Italian Heirloom that is prized by gourmet cooks worldwide. The Italian Lacinato is also known as Dinosaur kale, Black Tuscan Kale, or cavolo nero. This great variety has incredible flavor. It is highly nutritious and quite attractive as an ornamental in the garden. The Ne..

2005-05-18T13:15:00.000-05:00

Native Wildflowers

home prev up next Seeds Native Wildflowers Large packet includes one packet each of the following: Echinacea,Blue Flax,Sunflower,Cal. Poppy,Indian Blanket $3.95 Buy now! The Granny Smith apples have been cultivated for at least 140 years. Sour apple fans will tell you that the Granny Smith should not be cooked, but eaten..

2005-05-18T13:00:00.000-05:00

Napoletano Basil

home prev up next Seeds Napoletano Basil The Basil Napoletano, 'Ocimum basilicum', is one of the best basils available for eating fresh. The tender leaves are mild, sweet and tender in flavor. There is nothing like the smell of basil because the smell of basil is the smell of summer. There is no more useful herb and it is very fragrant. It is a good all around basil a..

2005-05-18T12:45:00.000-05:00

Nantes Carrot

home prev up next Seeds Nantes Carrot The Carrot Scarlet Nantes, 'Daucus carota var. sativus', is an old standard that has a reputation for sweet flavor and crisp texture. The bright orange-red roots are 6 to 7 inches long. The open pollinated Scarlet Nantes deserves to be and old favorite because of the sweet flavor, crisp texture and an inconspicuous core. The dye from carrots is used to c..

2005-05-18T12:30:00.000-05:00

Mungbean ORGANIC Sprouts

home prev up next Seeds Mungbean ORGANIC Sprouts The Sprouts Mung Bean Organic, 'Phaseolus aureus (Vigna radiata)', is tasty, healthy, fun and easy to grow sprout. Grow your own mung bean sprouts at home, a great way to garden year-round. Mung bean sprouts have a wonderful crunchy texture and a flavor similar to fresh garden peas. They are high in many nutrients and a delicious addition to o..

2005-05-18T12:15:00.000-05:00

Mulato Isleno Chile Pepper

home prev up next Seeds Mulato Isleno Chile Pepper The Pepper Hot Mulato Isleno, 'Capsicum annuum', is a large Anaheim-type pepper for stuffing or roasting. This mildly hot Pablano-type roasting/stuffing pepper is dark green maturing to a very dark chocolate brown color. It has a very distinct and wonderful flavor. When dried for chili powder or strung on a string for decoration, the Pablano..

2005-05-18T12:00:00.000-05:00

Moulin Rouge Sunflower

home prev up next Seeds Moulin Rouge Sunflower The Moulin Rouge sunflower, 'Helianthus annuus (Hybrid)', is a rich velvety, deep red sunflower. The Moulin Rouge will steal the show in your gardens and bouquets. It is pollenless and is excellent for cutting. It will produce 4 to 6 inch deep red flowers that will produce summer into fall.A second planting 2 weeks after the initial planting and..

2005-05-18T11:45:00.000-05:00

Moss Curled Parsley

home prev up next Seeds Moss Curled Parsley The Parsley Moss Curled, 'Petroselinum crispum', is an herb you can always depend on because of it's cold hardiness. Don't leave parsley on your plate! For a fresh palate, fresh breath, and good nutrition, enjoy eating this decorative herb. Moss Curled Parsley grows in 12 inch mounds that are very attractive in the garden. They can be grown in herb..

2005-05-18T11:30:00.000-05:00

Moonflower

home prev up next Seeds Moonflower The Moonflower, 'Tpomoea alba', has twisted buds that unfurl at dusk to reveal huge white blossoms that are deliciously fragrant. Locate this fast growing vine on a porch, near an entrance, or under a window where you can enjoy its evening performance and heady fragrance. The flowers unfold in 2 to 3 minutes and is an event worth inviting guests. Plants sta..

2005-05-18T11:15:00.000-05:00

Moon & Stars Watermelon

home prev up next Seeds Moon & Stars Watermelon The Watermelon Moom & Stars, 'Citrullus lanatus', is an old Amish heirloom recently rediscovered in rural Missouri. The yellow dots look like stars scattered among larger moons on a very dark green rind and on the foliage. This genetic defect in the pigmentation makes it the most interesting looking watermelon around and has no effect o..

2005-05-18T11:00:00.000-05:00

Montpellier French Snap Bean Bush

home prev up next Seeds Montpellier French Snap Bean Bush The Bean Bush Montpellier French, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a true gourmet French filet bean. It is featured in upscale French markets because of its exquisitely tender and delicate taste. The Montpellier French Bush Bean has 6 inch pods and should be harvested when only 1/4 inch in diameter. The Montpellier Fre..

2005-05-18T10:45:00.000-05:00

Monkshood

home prev up next Seeds Monkshood The Monkshood, 'Aconitum napellus', is a wonderfully different perennial for your shade garden. Monkshood perform best in shade under trees or on the east or north side of a house. The flowers occur in clusters along tall spikes. Flowers are deep blue to blue and have 1 to 2 inch high hoods. Monkshood takes 2 to 3 years to bloom from seed. They bloom from la..

2005-05-18T10:30:00.000-05:00

Money Plant

home prev up next Seeds Money Plant The Money Plant Honesty, 'Lunaria biennis', is an old fashioned garden favorite. The Money Plants seed pods are silvery, translucent coins perfect for dried bouquets. This Heirloom has been popular in winter arrangements since colonial times. The Money Plant is also called honesty, silver dollar, satinflower, penny flower, Judas' pe..

2005-05-18T10:00:00.000-05:00

Mizuna

home prev up next Seeds Mizuna The Mustard Mizuna Siu Cai, Xiu Cai, 'Brassica rapa', is the perfect mustard green with its mild, sweet, earthy, mustard flavor that tolerates cold and heat. It is so attractive that it is used as an ornamental. Commonly used as a graceful bedding plant that floats in the flower beds and as a sweet, mild mustard green that is ready to ha..

2005-05-18T09:45:00.000-05:00

Mixed Colors Verbascum

home prev up next Seeds Mixed Colors Verbascum The Verbascum Mullein Shades of Summer, 'Verbascum phoeniceum', has spectacular, graceful spikes of flowers that bloom for long periods of time. The Shades of Summer is very fast growing and is a very graceful specimen. The Verbascum flowers are graceful spikes of shallow dish-like white, rose, red, violet, and purple blooms. They begin blooming..

2005-05-18T09:30:00.000-05:00

Mixed Colors Strawflower

home prev up next Seeds Mixed Colors Strawflower The Strawflower Mixed Colors, 'Helichrysum bracteatum', makes fantastic cut flowers. The colorful medley of strawflowers also is great for ever-lasting dried flowers. This dazzler will radiate color all over the garden. Rock gardens will brighten up, mixed borders will glow, window boxes will shine. The papery pom-pom like flowers are 2.5 inch..

2005-05-18T09:15:00.000-05:00

Mixed Colors Salvia

home prev up next Seeds Mixed Colors Salvia The Mixed Colors Salvia, 'Salvia splendens', has very unusual intensely colored spikes on dense, deep green plants. This plant has a dramatic appearance in mass plantings, border, and pots. The Mixed Colors Salvia have 6 to 8 inch tall spikes of salmon, rose, scarlet, and violet flowers. This plant will do best in full sun, but will thrive and bloo..

2005-05-18T09:00:00.000-05:00

Mixed Colors Carnation Chabaud

home prev up next Seeds Mixed Colors Carnation Chabaud The Carnation Chabaud Mixed colors, 'Dianthus caryophyllus', has a gorgeous mixture of violet, purple, red, pink, orange, yellow, and bi-colored flowers. The beauty and fragrance of carnations can be in your garden. Combined with the elegant, long, skinny bluish foliage, the wide range of flower colors will add a palette of colors to you..

2005-05-18T08:45:00.000-05:00

Mitsuba

home prev up next Seeds Mitsuba The Mitsuba San ye qin San ip Japanese Wild Parsley, 'Cryptotaenia japonica', has a really unique flavor tasting like angelica, celery and parsley. Break your gardening rut and try Mitsuba, a delightfully flavored Japanese herb. The leaves and stems are used to flavor foods and are added to salads. The plant is about 1 foot tall with light or dark heart-shaped..

2005-05-18T08:00:00.000-05:00

Milas Rose Queen Corn Cockle

home prev up next Seeds Milas Rose Queen Corn Cockle The Corn Cockle Milas Rose Queen, 'Agrostemma githago', is a fragile looking but very sturdy plant with delicate pink and white flowers that will delight you all summer. The Corn Cockle looks dramatic when planted in mass and is very tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It will tolerate wind and less than perfect soils. It is the ideal..